ethics and environmental issues Flashcards
1
Q
How can businesses harm the environment?
A
Using greenfield sites, deforestation and using fossil fuels in production
2
Q
Why do they do this?
A
These methods are often cheap and efficient.
3
Q
Who keeps businesses in check?
A
Environmental protection act (1991)
Environment act (1995)
4
Q
What are 4 environmental strategies businesses could employ?
A
Renewable energy usage, sustainable and recyclable packaging, replant trees per sale.
5
Q
Why will environmental strategies benefit the business?
A
Better reputation, justifies a higher price.
6
Q
What are 3 fair trade businesses?
A
Cadburys, Ben + Jerrys, Starbucks.
7
Q
What are the consequences of being fairtrade?
A
Better reputation, more ethical, USP, support communities, pay more to farmers so less profit and have to increase prices.
