In a short essay, list at least seven of the 13 areas in which environmentally proactive firms should address environmental issues.
What will be an ideal response?
a. Release an environmental policy that is available for all stakeholders to review
b. Establish specific targets to be measured for annual environmental performance benchmarks
c. Publish an annual environmental report
d. Implement an environmental management system
e. Use environmental criteria when making purchasing decisions
f. Provide employees with environmental training
g. Make the employees accountable and responsible for the overall environmental performance of the company
h. Use life cycle analysis that evaluates the environmental impact of a product from its creation until it is no longer in use
i. Have top-level managers who understand and attempt to address the issues of sustainable development
j. Implement a system to try to reduce the level of fossil fuel use
k. Implement a system to reduce toxic chemical use
l. Implement a system to reduce the use of unsustainable products
m. Ensure that the same environmental standards are consistent globally
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