Question

Business and Society (13th Edition)

BUSAD 302 - Ethics in Business

In Chapter 10, there is a discussion of what global businesses have begun to do in order to put the principles of sustainable development into action. Choose one of the four environmental issues; Climate change, ozone depletion, declining biodiversity and threats to the marine ecosystem, and discuss what global businesses are doing in order to put sustainable development into action.

Answer 1

Sustainable development is very important for the survival of species and also for the survival of Earth. It is the responsibility of businesses to ensure proper balance is maintained between their business and safeguarding nature surrounding the business. Global businesses need to campaign the need for sustainable development world wide with the help of their reputation and can start programs where people can attend as volunteers along with their employees. If we take climate change, it is because of increasing pollution and cutting of trees . These businesses can maintain greenery in their premises worldwide and also start campaigns like planting trees and using organic products to reduce pollution. Such campaigns by global business entities will inspire people to take initiative and start them ,