STEEPLE - environmental factor Flashcards
describe some environmental issues on a business?
- air pollution
- noise pollution
- river/sea pollution
- land pollution
- congestion
what is air pollution?
when the air is polluted with gases such as methane and CO2 often as a result of industrial processes e.g. factories
what is noise pollution?
when human activity raises noise volume e.g. planes or building sites
what is river/sea pollution?
when water is contaminated by industries usually dumping liquid waste e.g. tar into it
what is land pollution?
deforestation and land damaged by industrial quarrying and mining - it ruins habitats for animals
what is congestion pollution?
when vehicles are stuck in traffic, they release toxic fumes into the atmosphere which speed up global warming
explain why a business needs to consider environmental issues?
- avoid boycotts
- investment from shareholders
- morally correct
- good PR
- first mover advantage (marketing)
recommend ways in which is business can address environmental issues?
- use less plastic
- cut down on beef usage
- organic products
- locally grown products
- zoom calls instead of flying
- reduce waste
- reduce water and energy usage
explain what is meant by sustainability?
refers to preventing negative impacts from economic systems and production on the earth and the environment
how can a business act in a sustainable manner?
- domestic imports
- locally grown products
- less land waste
- meet over zoom rather than travelling
- use renewable energy sources
- less plastic usage
- minimise water usage
- minimise energy usage
- recyclable materials
- dispose of water correctly
- use less machinery
- use sustainable suppliers
what are the effects of environmental issues for the marketing department?
products can be marketed by reflecting a business’ environmental concerns and awareness
what are the effects of environmental issues for the financial department?
the use of electronic storage results in less paper use, reducing costs to business in terms of storage and paper usage
what are the effects of environmental issues for the people?
workers are often proud to be part of a business that has concern for the environment
it can encourage loyalty and commitment in employees
what are the effects of environmental issues for the operations department?
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
