“WHAT MAKES A BUSINESS GREEN (ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY)? DO BUSINESSES HAVE OBLIGATIONS TO BE GREEN?” “Why or Why Not?”
S!"#tt$% to& #arrister $ri%e #illah De&artment o% Histor' and Philoso&h' (orth South )ni*ersit'
S!"#tt$% !y& Sheikh Md. Salman ID: 1310631030 Course: PHI 401.12
D't$ o S!"##o*& 20th Oto!er" 2016
Abstract
The main focus of this project is to draw the attention of towards the responsibility of the organizations organizations and the obligations of those organizations organizations to be green. At the first phase I have discussed about the steps that can lead towards the green business as well as sustainability. Then the definition of sustainability has been discussed and later the three pillars like social, environmental & economic sustainability has defined according to the contet of green business. Apart from that, this assignment has also focused on the corporate accountability & the transparency that an organization organization should have as they are using the environment and also their responsibility which popularly known as corporate social responsibility. responsibility. Therefore, Therefore, the main objective of this project is to draw a structure that objects the responsibilities of the organizations and mentioning the main obligations for which businesses should go green or maintain sustainability.
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Introduction: 2The value of taking an ecologically friendly approach is fre3uently stressed with respect to business policies. Announcing a company to be environmentally friendly appears to have become a vital competitive apparatus.4! 5ecent study recommends that commerce are motivated to implement environmentally friendly practices by a concoction of legal necessities, corporate social accountability, and gaining economic benefit such as lessened costs, improved market share, etc. 2The ailment of the earth6s environment and atmosphere are in flimsy conditions because of the industrialization of human. 7ublic remained unconscious and unfamiliar of this fact for ages but nowadays it is a topic acknowledged everywhere in the world. Individuals alone have been making slight efforts to support, such as reprocessing, operating a hybrid car or preserving energy, but that alone cannot fi the destruction that has been done. usinesses have a much bigger impact on the environment. Their wits can make a big alteration when it comes to saving the atmosphere and creating a sustainable future. The state of our earth is imperative and must be protected.48
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9irstly, this paper discusses about 2-reen usiness4 and the process of establishing a green business. Then, it discusses if the businesses have any obligation to be green and the advantages of being eco$friendly. 9inally, it deliberates the reasons to green.
What is a green business? 2-reen4 is the new trend. It has an influence on the way people and business contemplate about the environment. A business operating in a volume where no harmful impact is made on the native or universal environment, the community, or the economy. A green business will also take part in forward$ ::::::::::::::::::::::::: ! ;rause <. 2The 7otential of an )nvironmentally 9riendly usiness trategy = 5esearch from the 1zech 5epublic4. International anagement 8!?@ !
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thinking procedures for eco$friendly apprehensions and procedures affecting civil rights. 2-reen businesses have a commercial focus on goods and services that measure, prevent, reduce or repair environmental damage. This includes impacts on eco‐ systems, as well as management of specific resources such as energy, water, waste, soil and air. -reen businesses incorporate a wide range of technologies, products and services that create environmental benefit, reduce environmental risks and impacts, minimize pollution, energy and resource use, and provide sustainable alternatives to current higher impact practices.4 2-reen business is smart business. -oing green provides bottom line cost savings, as well as a competitive advantage in the marketplace. It allows your company to act proactively to address new environmental re3uirements from vendors and suppliers, while getting ahead of upcoming legislation. A solid environmental program also attracts the highest 3uality employees to your company and keeps those that you have happy and healthy. -reen companies operate their businesses to meet their needs, without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own.4%
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2-reen businesses adopt principles, policies and practices that improve the 3uality of life for their customers, employees, communities, and the planet.4' It6s a Triple bottom line company. 2-reen business is a relatively new and not well defined word, which can be interpreted in different ways by different people and organizations. "hat is considered as green by peopleDorganization is differ to others. 9urthermore, the definition of green business is becoming undermined by a proliferation of green labeling and standards. These standards are leading some consumers to consider green labels to simplify a marketing tool with little significance behind it. The basic concept of a green business lies in business sustainability. This can be well understood by both consumers and organizations. ut, there is a difference in its eecution to what etent it can be applied in practice. In particular, the business decisions
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Benefits of going green: 3
2As realization of the importance of the conservation of the atmosphere continues to grow, businesses are searching for ways to become ecologically friendly, also known as going green. -reen business practices and procedures help shield the environment and also help a firm improve its bottom line.4 0 -oing green might appear to be the latest inclination, but it is an inclination with a diversity of benefits for the business owners. These benefits are •
Public Relations: y being environmentally friendly businesses can ac3uire the favor
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of like$minded customers. Sae !one": 5educing electricity consumption not only helps the environment, but also cuts the costs. 9or eample /u7ont saved more than H% billion over two decades by cutting down 1F8 releases.
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$ealthier Wor%place: 9irms with a healthier workplace report a 8 percent decline
in the number of sick leaves used by staffs. This results in increased productivity and less money paid for health benefits. A healthy workplace can include organic foods in the company canteen. Ta& Credits: Ta credits are given as incentives for companies to go green, which can improve their bottom lines. Ta credits are accessible to businesses that eploit environmentally friendly business techni3ues, such as converting to renewable energy sources like solar power, and using electronic or hybrid cars and vans as fleet •
vehicles. Consu'er (e'and: 1onsumers now$a$days are demanding more green goods and services. )nvironmentally sensible customers check tags for products and packets made from recycled resources. /ue to this, the market share for green products has continued to increase in a variety of businesses. usinesses can tap into this market by contributing more green products and amenities. I'proes sustainabilit": ) 5educing the environmental impact of the business will improve the sustainability of the business. If a business is less dependent on natural
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resources than its competitors and have ways to deal with rising costs due to climate change, that business will have a greater chance of long$term success.4(
What 'a%es a business green? 2In this era of interest over global heating, climate outlines and fluctuating resources, many industries are trying to go green by implementing systems that are maintainable in an environmental, economic and social framework. ome form of green business accreditation is offered by numerous self$governing organizations and government agencies, but in practicality customers still need to take the time to eamine by themselves@ as with any catchphrase matter, misuse and confusion are always probabilities.4* ::::::::::::::::::::::::: (
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The things which makes a business green are •
*ess C+, production: -reen usinesses decrease how much 1F8 they produce. 1F8
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is thought to be a substantial factor of global warming. Sae -ater: -reen usinesses save water by using low$flow lavatories and water stream restrictors. To supply water, we need energy. o, every unit of li3uid preserved
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saves several pounds of 1arbon /ioide -reen usinesses conserve natural properties by sponsoring public transportation, biking and walking. Reduce -aste: -reen usinesses lessen waste by reprocessing and composting and using things with recycled content. >anufacturing, allocating a product or service and then handling the conse3uential waste re3uires energy usage and creates hot house gas
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secretions. $ealthier -or%place: -reen usinesses use products which are less toic. This provides a much safer and healthier workplace for both workers and clienteles.
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Presere energ": 2-reen usinesses preserve energy by using luminous lights and
)nergy tar rated gear. A green or sustainable business makes an effort to install +
energy$efficient light fitures, for eample. The L.. administrationMs )nergy tar program reports that, compared with outdated radiant lightbulbs, compact fluorescent bulbs re3uire roughly (? percent less energy and may last ! times as long. )nergy tar mentions a whole suite of other energy$saving measures for the office setting. 9or eample, individual machines for copying, printing, scanning and faing are more inefficient than a single, multipurpose machine. )ven initiatives as simple as installing automatic lights in the bathroom cut down on energy costs and the overall ecological footprint.4* •
Rec"cle: 2A green business emphasizes recycling, sensible use of paper products and
reducing superfluous and needless packaging. Kuery into whether the company participates in any waste$reduction initiatives, like the )nvironmental 7rotection AgencyMs "aste"ise program, which provides technical guidance and breakdown to partaking businesses.4* •
S-itch to Cloud Co'puting: 2>oving to the cloud based system can be good for the
environment. 1loud$based programs like -oogle Apps, Apple i1loud, and >icrosoft Fffice %0? allow staffs to share and access data from anywhere, possibly reducing •
travel costs and the necessity for hard$copy printing of papers.4+ sing *ess Paper: 27aper makes up about %?N of our waste torrent. Cevertheless it6s one of the easiest materials to re$use and recycleO 9irst of all, no need to print every e$ mail. ake back$up copies of important files and e$mails and keep them on an eternal drive. If there6s a need to print vital documents, make certain to use a sustainable paper, and set the printer or copier to print on both flanks
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of the page.4! /o (igital -ith Papers: 2A great way to reduce paper use and get contracts and documents signed more 3uickly is to use electronic signatures. Adobe Acrobat 7rofessional allows to sign 7/9 files digitally, as well as create 7/9 documents with
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signature fields for clients to sign.4! Turn off the po-er: 2Turn off everything before eiting the office every day. Cever leave things like cell phone chargers plugged in when not being used. They still draw
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energy, whether there6s anything plugged into them whatsoever.4! Building the +ffice /reen fro' the 0loor p: 2-o green from the floor to the skylights. Lse eco$friendly flooring options made from renewable or recycled
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materials. Lse sustainable fabrics made from hemp or bamboo for window coverings, •
or get them second hand. Pengths of bamboo make great curtain rods, too.4! se Rec"cled Paper in +ffice: 2Lse recycled paper as much as possible. In addition to reducing the amount of logs to be used for the creation of paper, recycled paper needs about + percent less water and half as much energy to manufacture than paper produced by traditional means.4!!
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Rec"cling 1lectronic 12uip'ent: 2/evices like 71s, cell phones, printers, copiers
and suchlike can be recycled. )ncourage the employees to dispose of their own waste in the same manner.4!!
1&a'ple of so'e green business:
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3. Coca4Cola: 21oca$1ola has tapered down % ecological goals on which to emphasis their hard
work water stewardship, sustainable packaging, and climate & energy protection. All of these initiatives is detailed and elucidated at their corporate website. In just a few years, 1oca$1ola has already gotten itself involved in community recycling programs and a complete, sustainability$focused renovation of its packing strategies.4!8
,. To"ota: 2Toyota is renowned for presenting the 7rius, the world6s first mass$market hybrid
vehicle. The prevalent car is now sold in over ' nations. The )nvironmental 7rotection Agency has recognized Toyota6s efforts as well, crowning the 7rius and its '*>7- as the most fuel$efficient car accessible for purchase in the L.. imilar authorities in the Lnited ;ingdom have commended the 7rius, namely the L; /epartment of Transport, who tiered the vehicle as the third least carbon$emitting auto in the country.4!8
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5. Starbuc%s: 2tarbucks has green promoters smiling about its 2bean$to$cup4 tactic, which
pressures top productivity at each link of its global supply chain. y all means the plan seems to be a great feat, with the company6s decision to use coffee cup wrappers made of recycled paper saving roughly (*, trees per year since 80. tarbucks has also partnered up with many environmental organizations, from 1onservation International to the )arthwatch Institute, in efforts to do right by the communities it operates in.4!8
Top 36 /lobal /reen Brands: In 8!', the top ! global green brands were !. 9ord 8. Toyota %. Jonda '. Cissan ?. 7anasonic 0. Cokia (. ony *. Adidas +. /anone !. /ell
What is sustainabilit"? ustainability means meeting our own re3uirements without compromising the capacity of future generations to meet their own needs. esides natural resources, we also need social and economic resources. ustainability is more than environmentalism. 5ooted in most definitions of sustainability, concerns for social e3uity and economic development is found.
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2ustainability is a balancing act. It has often been defined as how organic systems endure and keep on being varied and productive. ut, the 8!st$century description of sustainability goes far past these narrow limitations. These days, it refers to the necessity to nurture the sustainable reproductions needed for both the mankind and )arth to carry on.4!%
T"pes of sustainabilit":
3. 1niron'ental Sustainabilit": )nvironmental veracity is upheld, all of earth6s
ecological schemes are kept in e3uilibrium while natural resources within them are used up by human beings at a replenish$able rate. ,. 1cono'ic Sustainabilit": ocieties across the world are able to uphold their freedom and have access to the properties that they need, economic and other, to meet their desires. )conomic systems are available to everyone, such as safe source of revenue. 5. Social Sustainabilit": "orldwide civil rights and rudimentary re3uirements are achievable by all folks having enough resources to keep their relatives and societies healthy and protected. Jealthy societies have just leaders who ensure individual, employee and cultural privileges are respected and the public are shielded from bigotry. :::::::::::::::::::::::::: !%
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2Though we should not misjudge the actual and substantial environmental perils we face, this is also the time to call out human creativity, imagination, and ingenuity. The call for sustainability should also be understood as a call for businesspersons to visualize the future and help create the sustainable business firm of the 8!st century. usiness in the twenty$first century must be performed in a way that is economically vibrant enough to report the real needs of billions of people, yet environmentally informed so that the earthMs volume to support life is not reduced by that activity and morally subtle enough that essential human re3uirements are met in course.4!' 3. 1niron'ental sustainabilit" of green business: ) There are two major principles
that all sustainable industries follow operational and strategic. The operational principle focuses on the hands$on aspect of a sustainable business6s daily operations, while the strategic principle is mainly used as a controller to set the direction of the business. The functioning principal addresses four main aspects of running a business. The first is ecological accountability@ a business has to respect the environment in which it operates. It has to ensure that its use of natural resources is curtailed, while considering manufacturing leftover levels and its long$term effects.4!? 2The ecological dimension focuses on upholding healthy ecosystems. -reen businesses have to provide their products and services in a manner that decreases any adverse impact to the ecosystem through active environmental management plans. The awareness of the need to preserve water started only recently, after half of the world6s marshlands eperienced a dramatic drop in water levels. >ost international corporations are now placing an enhanced water management system within their buildings.4!? 2Amid rising awareness of the impact businesses can have on the environment, companies of every size and type have begun implementing environmental ::::::::::::::::::::::::: !'
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sustainability initiatives. >any organizations have introduced recycling programs and made efforts to reduce their carbon emissions as a way to mitigate the adverse effects of their business processes.4!0 12
2Jowever, these aren6t the only ways corporations can make a difference. ome companies are taking a big$picture approach by eamining every step of their product lifecycle and applying green supply chain management practices across the board. In fact, there are many creative = and surprisingly easy = ways organizations can embrace environmental sustainability and use it to their advantage.4!0 2ustainable business initiatives can relate to social, corporate andDor environmental sustainability. 1ollectively, they involve eamining business processes and practices in terms of people, planet and profit, and seeking out ways to create a positive impact in each of these areas. "hile improving working conditions, and protecting the environment are certainly admirable goals, they haven also proven to be good business strategies.4!0 29or eample, implementing environmentally sustainable practices and green supply chain management has the potential to eliminate waste and generate cost savings, leading to a stronger bottom line. In addition, with many consumers committed to going green, eco$friendly businesses often benefit from favorable public opinion and greater customer loyalty.4!0 Cumerous renowned and etremely successful corporations are proving to be influential in the fields of environmental sustainability and green supply chain management. 9or eample Starbuc%s Stores /o /reen 2Another company that has introduced principles of environmental sustainability and green supply chain management across the board is tarbucks. In addition to purchasing 9air Trade 1ertifiedR and certified organic coffee, the company is setting out to :::::::::::::::::::::::::: !0
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achieve P))/ certification for all new company$owned outlets. y focusing on creating green stores, tarbucks has been able to reduce both operating costs and the environmental impact of its business practices. The company6s green building strategy includes adjusting the temperature in air$conditioned stores from the standard (8U9 to
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(?U9, purchasing cabinetry made with +N post$industrial material and incorporating low$flow water valves.4!0 8. Social sustainabilit" of green business: 2The third feature of running a business under the operative attitude is donating towards the communal. 5egardless of the size of the business, it has to underwrite to the community in which it operates. This may be attained through sourcing ingredients in the neighborhood or partaking in local community agendas. Another feature of the operational principle is working to persuade others. The business has to keep their shareholders motivated in order to surge the sustainability of its operations. 9or eample, a business may make it easier for its clients to recycle third products, or larger conglomerates may implement labor morals that ensure raw materials are not attained through child labor.4!? 2The social dimension emphasizes on sustainability matters that are mostly articulated through moral employment measures, although it also pacts with global and national laws on consumerism. ocial disturbances such as war and political corruption play a key role in diverting much needed resources, affecting the welfare of humans and their culture. Fne of the major ways small businesses can achieve social sustainability is through the easing of poverty, which also establishes a noteworthy factor in ecological degradation. Another approach to a more sustainable society is addressing the issues regarding human settlements. >ost of the world6s small$scale conversion municipalities and rural villages try to create a self$reliant communal based on principles of simple living. This kind of life focuses on self$efficiency, especially in food making.4!? 5. 1cono'ic sustainabilit" of green business: 2The financial dimension relays to
sustainability procedures that keep administrations from lessening the world6s levels of intake, utility and wealth. A sustainable economy is one that epands the comfort of human beings and indorses social e3uity. uch an economy would significantly lessen ecological risk and ecological scarcities since it works to diminish the unwarranted depletion of natural resources. A sustainable economic dimension not only increases the wealth of the general population but also increases the -/7 growth of countries. In the evolution of a more sustainable economic system, green businesses are able to eploit opportunities and create new jobs.4 !? 2There has been a very close association amongst economic development and ecological degradation as the community grows, natural resources grow rarer. The
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amplified human population, economic growth and the current environmental pointers may validate this trend.4!( 2)conomic sustainability implies a system of production that satisfies present consumption level without compromising future needs. The sustainability that economic sustainability seeks is the sustainability of the economic system itself. The notion of economic sustainability was originated by Jicks. In his classic work alue and 1apital !+%+@ second edition !+'0., Jicks defined income as the amount one can consume during a period and still be as well off at the end of the period . Traditionally,
economists, assuming that the supply of natural resources was unlimited, placed undue emphasis on the capacity of the market to allocate resources efficiently. They also believed that economic growth would bring the technological capacity to replenish natural resources destroyed in the production process. Today, however, a realization has emerged that natural resources are not infinite. The growing scale of the economic system has strained the natural resource base.4!(
(o businesses hae obligations to be green? Wh" or -h" not? Qes, businesses do have the obligation to be green. 2It was rarely heard that businesses were adapting a more environmentally friendly approach to business, however that had changed drastically. 1ompanies are now adapting to greener ways more than ever, because an environmentally friendly approach to business offers more than just doing the right thing. There are many different incentives that prompt companies to think about their carbon footprints on the earth.48 2In an increasingly environmentally conscious world, business owners have an ethical and ::::::::::::::::::::::::: !( asiago A. )conomic, social, and environmental sustainability in development theory and urban planning practice. )nvironmentalist !++*. httpDDlink.springer.comDarticleD!.!8%DA!00+(!!*08
moral obligation to protect the environment. >any businesses have taken the lead on this objective by promoting green practices and encouraging customers to do the same. usinesses can take several steps to ensure the environmentMs protection, and even if your business isnMt green$conscious, being a responsible consumer of limited resources can improve your bottom line and help you avoid running afoul of environmental regulations.4!* 1+
1niron'ental Regulations
2All businesses, regardless of ownersM views on environmental protection, have a legal obligation to follow federal, state and local environmental laws. 9or eample, the 1lean "ater Act limits the amount of waste businesses can produce that end up in water. ome businesses must follow additional regulations. 9or instance, oil companies must get approval for new offshore oil wells, and coal companies must provide information to the government about environmental and safety practices.437 /reen 1nerg"
2-reen energy is any energy that reduces the impact on the environment by decreasing waste or reducing the use of fossil fuels. "ind turbines, electric cars and solar energy are eamples. usinesses fre3uently can save money by instituting green policies, and some green energy remodeling projects can make your business eligible for a ta deduction. "hen businesses institute green energy systems, they serve as role models to their customers and increase awareness of environmental issues.4!* Preenting Waste
2usinesses tend to produce large 3uantities of waste. 9rom ecess packaging to uneaten food, this waste etracts a huge environmental toll through increased deforestation, greater use of energy and filling up landfills. y using recycled products, businesses can reduce their environmental impact. 7olicies that encourage customers to reduce their waste $$ such as offering a discount for using reusable bags or providing a recycling bin at the business $$ can help businesses become leaders in the environmental protection movement. Fffering disincentives for waste, such as charging a fee for plastic bags, also is helpful.4!* ::::::::::::::::::::::::: !*
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Pro'otions
2usiness promotions that raise awareness of environmental issues donMt just help the environment@ they also can improve business. Try having a weekly promotion offering
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customers a free or discounted item for bringing in a recyclable bag or bo. ponsor a community garden, or offer classes on environmental issues.4!*
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Conclusion: The major aim of all the businesses is to earn profit through a sustainable way that will lead to not hampering the future generations6 resources. In the past when all the organizations & 1,
businesses sole aim was to earn profit, the social, economic & environmental resources have hampered in a vast way. Cow all the businesses throughout the entire world has taken the measures that is known as the green business. The social, political and environmental assessments in the above assignment has shown us how to maintain a green business and what are the measures that will lead towards green business. Jowever, a business that continuously recycling and also using those recycled products are the ones who maintaining green business or doing a sustainable business. Therefore, all the countries on the other part of the world has already started doing green business. Fur country has also started being green through the ways of green banking and green marketing and many others small greening activities that is leading towards a sustainable green economy in the long run.
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