...concept of ‘sustainability’ became a phenomenon that was widely embraced by many government agencies and corporations worldwide. The importance of sustainability has grown especially in the context of rising global competition and economic downturn with research indicating that 93 percent out of 800 global CEOs acknowledging the important role of sustainability in their companies’ success [Refer to Figure 1 and Appendix A]. (Gibson & Hassan 2005; Lacy & Hayward 2011) Figure 1 – Importance of Sustainability Issues to Business’s Future Success (Source: Lacy & Hayward 2011, pp. 350) Sustainability is a broad concept which can be defined as the long term ability of managing and maximizing practices to achieve positive outcomes while minimizing the negative impacts on future generations and their ability to achieve future needs. (Hitchcock & Willard 2009; White 2009; Crowther & Capaldi 2008; Henriques & Richardson 2004; Aras & Crowther 2008) The 1987’s Bruntland Report (Our Common Future), by the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), identified economic, social and environmental aspects as dimensions present in the concept of sustainability. (Crowther & Capaldi 2008; UN Documents 2011; Filho 2000) [Refer to Figure 2] This TBL reporting standard has been established to expand transparency of corporate reporting. (Mueller, Klandt, McDonald & Finke-Schuermann 2007) Figure 2 – The Elements of Sustainability (Source: Crowther...
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...Unit of Competency | BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | Duration of Training and Learning | 100 hours | Term and Year | Term 2, 2016 | Trainer | Ginger Chang | Assessment Methods | Due in Week | Assessment 2 Project and Presentation | 4 | Last Modification Date | Jan 2016 | Proposed Review Date | Jan 2017 | Assessment Task 2 - Implementation and presentation Submission details The Assessment Task is due on the date specified by your assessor. Any variations to this arrangement must be approved in writing by your assessor. Submit this document with any required evidence attached. See specifications below for details. Performance objective Using the Sydney Opera House corporate documents as well as additional information provided, you will develop an implementation plan and monitoring strategy to achieve targets. For this assessment you will also communicate sustainability requirements to Sydney Opera House employees (other learners acting as employees) by developing and delivering a presentation or training session. Assessment description For this assessment task, you will review corporate information available from the Sydney Opera House and use the targets provided to develop an implementation plan and monitoring strategy to meet those targets. Then, using your implementation plan, the Sydney Opera House Environmental Sustainability Policy, and other Sydney Opera House documentation, develop a 10–15 minute presentation...
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...EILS Report Sustainability activities – Cabrillo College Environmental Health course Submitted by Alyssa Steiner, MPH Introduction: During the fall 2013 semester, Cabrillo College adjunct instructor Alyssa Steiner, implemented two sustainability activities for the EILS grant in the same Environmental Health class. The first activity focused on answering questions about water sustainability after assigned reading and viewing a film on the topic. The second activity was based on the provided LAB 1: Defining the Problem – Understanding Sustainability Criteria” activity. They are each described in more detail below. Activity 1: The plan submitted for the first activity was for groups of students to work together to answer questions about the documentary film “Poisoned Waters” and apply their acquired information to real world issues regarding water resources. On 10/21/13, thirty-seven of my Environmental Health students took a pretest about water quality and sustainability. (See Appendix A) Then, students were assigned Chapter 7 “Drinking Water” from Environmental Health by Dade. W. Moeller (4th ed.) as homework. The following class, I lectured on this chapter, particularly on background about sources of drinking water (including local), water pollution, water scarcity, and water conservation. On 10/28/13, I planned to show “Poisoned Waters “, a Frontline PBS produced documentary chronicling water pollution in some of America’s primary waterways, and conduct the group activity. Unfortunately...
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...802: Green Consumerism and Marketing December 5th 2013 Proposal Overview: In the chemicals sector, sustainability is often viewed as the domain of the manufacturer but it is becoming an increasingly critical differentiator for distributors as well as the school of thought grows and more knowledge for business is available. Quadra Chemicals Quadra is very proud to be in the Select Platinum Club of Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies. It prides itself on its strong customer relations developed over the past 38 years in business. The company holds many long committed relationships and are proud to be an exclusive distributor to many different chemical manufacturers in the Canadian market place. Quadra is an industry leader in sustainability as they are the first chemical distributer in North America and first small medium sized firm worldwide to produce a GRI report in 2013. In an industry where more than 50% of companies confirm they have some sort of sustainable practice or policy in place, it is evident that the industry itself is moving toward a sustainable direction. However, as an industry leader in this sector Quadra can capitalize on their advanced knowledge and systems already in place for sustainability by venturing into new business, where they offer a service where their ideas and processes are sold to other firms who do not share the same know how in sustainability. This new venture will expand the company’s business practices, improve there already superb customer...
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...Finding the green in today’s shoppers Sustainability trends and new shopper insights Contents Executive summary Overview of study and methodology Who is the Green Shopper? Insights into Green Shoppers’ behavior Opportunities to engage the Green Shopper Summary of recommendations Appendix A: Sample questionnaire Appendix B: Green lifestyle behavioral test Appendix C: Sample green products 4 5 7 11 13 15 23 25 26 Finding the green in today’s shoppers Sustainability trends and new shopper insights 3 Executive summary Overview The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) enlisted Deloitte* to conduct a study to examine the behavior of consumers related to the purchase of sustainable products. We conducted a direct study of more than 6,000 shopper experiences in 11 major retailers of varying formats to understand the characteristics of the green shopper and to examine their shopping responses to sustainability issues. We will examine the characteristics and the behaviors of this shopper in greater detail to understand the emerging green shopper and the market opportunity to serve them. What did we learn from this study? “Green Shoppers” may not fit the granola stereotype. Demographically, they are diversely spread along all income ranges, age brackets, education levels and various household sizes. On average green shoppers are a little older, tend to have higher income, and more education, but you will find substantial numbers of green shoppers can be found distributed...
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...depth research this technique has been identified as the environmental management accounting technique. This result was achieved through the research of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats (SWOT) analysis and the identification of the critical success factors. A balanced score card was then created using the information gathered to be used in identifying the most relevant technique. EMA was the technique decided upon as compared to the other techniques as it is the most relevant to BHP Billiton as their industry deals day to day with the environment and society. It will create awareness for the harm that is being done to the environment and will encourage them to create the minimum damage to the earth. It will also assess any repercussions of their actions that may affect society and bring harm to people. By integrating the EMA technique, it will help the organisation to collect the most relevant information to their situation and will assist in the planning, controlling and decision making within that organisation. This will improve the organisations strategy in which to help preserve the environment and also affect their financial state positively. TABLE OF CONTENTS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 1. INTRODUCTION 5 2. BHP BILLITON LTD 5 2.1 SWOT ANALYSIS 5 2.2 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS 7 2.3 BALANCED SCORE CARD 8 3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING 10 3.1 TRIGGERS FOR ADOPTION...
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...By Jazmine Bennett Jarett Diamond Gary Fischer Kerby Smithson A project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science (Natural Resources and Environment) School of Natural Resources and Environment University of Michigan April 2010 Project Advisor: Scott Noesen Disclaimer Unless otherwise explicitly stated, the views and opinions expressed herein do not necessarily represent those of the University of Michigan, the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, the Arbor Brewing Company, or any entity other than the members of the Green Brewery Project student team. This document contains many forward-looking statements, including predictions of project costs, payback periods, performance characteristics, incentive award amounts, etc. Such statements are the results of careful analysis by the team, using the best information available at the time, and based on certain expectations and assumptions which are identified wherever possible. A variety of factors could cause the actual results to differ from predicted outcomes. Advice from qualified professionals should be sought to complement the advice contained herein. The Green Brewery Project | Disclaimer i Acknowledgements The Green Brewery Project could not have been a success without the help of many people and organizations. First we would like to thank Matt and Rene Greff and all of the Corner Brewery Staff for allowing us to do this project and being cooperative...
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...Green Manufacturing and Sustainability at Frito-Lay Case Study 3 Questions 1. What are the sources of pressure on a firm such as Frito-Lay to reduce its environmental footprint? 2. Identify the specific techniques that Frito-Lay is using to become a green manufacturer. 3. Select another company and compare its green policies to those of Frito-Lay. Each Case Study paper is to consist of the following components: 1. Title page and two written pages with no more than 500 words. 2. Answers to individual questions (as assigned) Each assignment will have specific questions you need to address. You should create a sub headed section for each one. 3. References/Appendix (if required) These are not research papers per se, so you may not have the need to cite outside sources. If you do, however, they should be identified on a proper reference page. Similarly, if you are required to do calculations and choose to perform them on a separate page, you should include them in an appendix. Weekly Case Paper Grading Rubric | Category | Points | Weighting | Description | Content | 24 | 80% | * Required questions are answered in an accurate and appropriate manner. * Adequate support is given for recommendations. * Calculations (where required) are performed correctly | Grammar and Spelling | 3 | 10% | * Paper is well written and reflects college level writing. * Rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation are followed and spelling is correct. * Sentences...
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...Introduction With the launch of the Sustainability Strategy in 2005, Walmart was able to generate cost savings and profits from different areas of its supply chain. Having faced challenges to convince all its stakeholders to participate in this strategy, there is long way from setting a firm foundation for their strategy supply chain wide and to reach a consensus with its stakeholders on the need to focus on sustainability. However, with 2006 coming to an end, Ruben and Elm are pressured to evaluate the performance of their sustainability strategy based on both business and sustainability factors, and to decide whether to continue or halt the programme. Analysis of sustainable strategy Being profit-driven, Walmart has to ensure that business value is derived from the sustainability strategy, in order to maintain its dominant retail position. One benefit was cost reduction throughout the value chain of its products. Waste was effectively eliminated and efficiency in production, packaging, transportation, store operations and customer use was realized. There was introduction of an additional revenue stream by selling the firm’s carbon credits through reduction in carbon emissions. Furthermore, it allowed Walmart to seek strategic level input from outside parties, creating collaboration with various companies to come out with new and innovative green products. Assurance of supply is also achieved, where Walmart was able to lock-in available supply or contribute to the preservation...
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...compact…………………………………………...……………………….5 Social and environment issue………………………………………………….…........6 CSR and Environmental Sustainability………………………………………………..8 Economic performance………………………………………………………………...9 Sustained competitive advantage………………………………………………….....10 Recommendations........................................................................................................12 References……………………………………………………………....13 Appendix A…………………………………………………………….14 Appendix B…………………………………………………………….17 Appendix C…………………………………………………………….18 Executive summary The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest non-alcoholic drinks company, controlling over 21% of soft drinks off-trade RTD volumes. Along with Coca-Cola, recognized as the world's most valuable brand, the Company markets four of the world's top five non-alcoholic sparkling brands, including Diet Coke, Fanta and Sprite, and a wide range of other Soft drinks company. In this report, we are working toward expanding our sustainability reporting on topics that are most important to Company and stakeholders. We include increased our discussion of stakeholder engagement, GRI & UN compact, Issues on social and environment, CSR and Environmental Sustainability, Economic performance, Quality of Management, Sustained competitive advantage and give some recommendations to help Coca Cola company to improve more sustainability goals.to We strive to focus our reporting and our efforts on our most material issues. However, we are working...
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...proud signatories of the United Nations Global Compact and endeavour to continually maintain, improve and expand our CSR programs to adhere to the Compact’s principles and fulfil the social contract we hold with our stakeholders. OBJECTIVES In this submission we will put forward our recommendations for obtaining compliance with the Global Compact principles two and seven. We will also outline our current efforts in these areas, proposed benchmarks, and the impact our recommendations will have on the stakeholders of companies that choose to implement them. PRINCIPLE 2 “Business should make sure that they are not complicit in human rights abuses.” – UN 2014 | PRINCIPLE 7 “Businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.” – UN 2014 | LOCAL NETWORK SUBMISSION | TELSTRA CORP | 3 Through this submission we hope to encourage other Australian companies to take a proactive approach to CSR and improve their business practice to further abide by the principles of the Global Compact. We are well placed to achieve this as we have been a member of the Compact since 2011. We are also part of Australia’s first Human Rights Working Group for Business (set up by this network in 2010...
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...Responsibility Report of Volkswagen .................................................................... 6 General Problem with Corporate Social Responsibility Report ........................................................ 8 Implementing Corporate Social Responsibility ................................................................................ 10 Conclusion ........................................................................................................................................... 11 Appendix .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Bibligiography...................................................................................................................................... 13 2 Introduction One of the world biggest car makers - Volkswagen was the industry Group Leader in the Automobile & Components industry group in S & P Dow Jones Sustainability...
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...0 Findings 2 3.1 Sustainability 2 3.2 Green Business Practices 3 3.2.1 Disposable Materials 3 3.2.2 Source of Energy 3 3.2.3 Natural Hair Products 4 3.2.4 Recycling 4 3.3 Green ICT 4 3.3.1 Salon Genius Software 4 3.4 Customer Demand for Environmentally Friendly Products 5 4.0 Conclusion 5 5.0 Recommendations 5 Bibliography Appendix 1.0 Introduction As part of my HNC Administration and IT course I have been asked by my communication lecturer to investigate and write a report by delivering a concrete understanding outlining the benefits of being green to the environment and the organisation. It will explore one of the UK’s revolutionary greenest hair salon Élan Hair Design. The report was to be submitted by 01/10/14 and the recommendations that were asked for were: * To research the environment and the need for sustainability and apply it to a hairdressing business. * To research green business practices and apply it to a hairdressing business. * To research green ICT and apply it to a hairdressing business. * To assess customer demand for Environmental friendly products and apply to a hairdressing business. 2.0 Terms of Reference For research, this report used the internet and a questionnaire 3.0 Findings 3.1 Sustainability Sustainability is supporting long term ecological...
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...I. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Purpose of the Study The purpose of this study is to conduct a critical analysis and evaluation of the market value drivers which in this paper will refer to Aveda Corporation operating in personal care industry. The author will examine both marketing operations and strategic approach perspective to create customer value through differential advantage from comparable offerings in the same market. After comprehensive evaluation, the paper will determine opportunities and draw appropriate recommendations via Value-Driven Marketing approach for future development of the organisation in order to sustain competitive advantage within the industry. 1.2 Industry Context According to Euromonitor latest research, the beauty industry worldwide value was estimated at $426 billion in 2011 (Euromonitor, 2012). Porter (1980) states that within broad industries, subgroups exist in the form of strategic groups, which face their own unique set of competitive rules. In the case of Aveda, the company operates in natural and organic market which is $14 billion worth niche group of the broader personal care product industry. II. AVEDA - THE CORPORATE STRATEGY PERSPECTIVE 2.1 Aveda Corporation - the company background. Aveda Corporation (Aveda) is Minneapolis based manufacturer, established in 1978 by Horst Rechelbacher and it has been operating in the personal product care industry. Aveda offers a line of over 700 premium professional and consumer, plant-derived...
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...organisation to determine the basic-long term goals and objectives, adopt the course of action and allocate resources in attaining the goals (Chandler, 1962; Henry, 2011). However, Porter’s defined it as a plan for the organisation to sustain in the industry. Porter argue that strategy is a tool to measure the success or failure of the organisation, a strategy will able to help the organisation to be competitive in its industry and lead to sustainable financial performance (Porter, 1991; Ritson et al, 2013). Apart from that, Mintzberg’s concept of strategy is Plan, Ploy, Pattern, Position and Perspective (Mintzberg et al, 1998; Anon, 2009). It is important for the organisation to manage its strategy to be flexible and responsive toward the environmental changes. Audi AG is a German luxury automobile manufacturer with its subsidiaries, Lamborghini, a supercar producer and Ducati, a motorcycle brand. Audi AG is major owned by Volkswagen, a German automobile manufacturer which controls 99.55% of the share capital (Audi, 2009). Audi always undergoes continuous refining of its strategy to ensure the strategies are always up-to-date to fulfill the organisation mission and vision. Today, Audi is one of the major players of luxury auto makers in German, along with Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Porsche (Cato, 2013). In year 2013, Audi has growth rate of 8.3% of its total sales from year 2012. Although there was only moderate economy growth in year 2013, still, Audi managed to generate sales of...
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