STEEPLE - environmental factor

Question 1

describe some environmental issues on a business?

Answer 1

• air pollution
• noise pollution
• river/sea pollution
• land pollution
• congestion

Question 2

what is air pollution?

Answer 2

when the air is polluted with gases such as methane and CO2 often as a result of industrial processes e.g. factories

Question 3

what is noise pollution?

Answer 3

when human activity raises noise volume e.g. planes or building sites

Question 4

what is river/sea pollution?

Answer 4

when water is contaminated by industries usually dumping liquid waste e.g. tar into it

Question 5

what is land pollution?

Answer 5

deforestation and land damaged by industrial quarrying and mining - it ruins habitats for animals

Question 6

what is congestion pollution?

Answer 6

when vehicles are stuck in traffic, they release toxic fumes into the atmosphere which speed up global warming

Question 7

explain why a business needs to consider environmental issues?

Answer 7

• avoid boycotts
• investment from shareholders
• morally correct
• good PR
• first mover advantage (marketing)

Question 8

recommend ways in which is business can address environmental issues?

Answer 8

• use less plastic
• cut down on beef usage
• organic/locally grown products
• zoom calls instead of flying
• reduce water, energy usage and waste

Question 9

explain what is meant by sustainability?

Answer 9

refers to preventing negative impacts from economic systems and production on the earth and the environment

Question 10

how can a business act in a sustainable manner?

Answer 10

• domestic imports
• locally grown products
• less land waste
• meet over zoom rather than travelling
• use renewable energy sources
• less plastic usage and machinery
• minimise water+energy usage
• recyclable materials
• dispose of water correctly
• use sustainable suppliers

Question 11

what are the effects of environmental issues for the marketing department?

Answer 11

products can be marketed by reflecting a business’ environmental concerns and awareness

Question 12

what are the effects of environmental issues for the financial department?

Answer 12

the use of electronic storage results in less paper use, reducing costs to business in terms of storage and paper usage

Question 13

what are the effects of environmental issues for the people?

Answer 13

workers are often proud to be part of a business that has concern for the environment
it can encourage loyalty and commitment in employees

Question 14

what are the effects of environmental issues for the operations department?

Answer 14

the use of energy and water-saving measures is likely to reduce costs, as well as making workers aware of their use of scarce resources