Case Study: Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibilities and Dimensions Cynthia Xiong MGT 400 National University Sustainability: Ethical and Social Responsibility Dimensions Essential Facts This article addresses the subject of sustainability and details some of the major problems the world faces today, which includes: air pollution, global warming, water pollution, water quality, waste management, deforestation, urban sprawl, and biodiversity. Part of running an ethical business is being socially responsible and making decisions that impact the natural environment. “The protection of air, water, land, biodiversity, and renewable natural resources emerged as a major issue in the twentieth century in the face of increasing evidence that mankind was putting pressure on the long-term sustainability of these resources” (Ferrell, 2011, p. A-2). Beginning in the 1970s, governments around the world imposed environmental protection laws. Since then, many companies have progressively integrated policies that promote sustainability into their business strategies “partly in response to federal legislation and partly due to stakeholder concerns” (Ferrell, 2011, p. A-8).
The Evergreen Brickworks is located off Bayview and Don River Valley. From my trip to Brickworks, the amount of work put in by the Evergreen charity has made a huge environmental impact to not only the brickworks but to other locations around Toronto. Evergreen has made a commitment to ensure building and living standards to safer and healthier environment. At a first glance the place seemed old and rusty and looks as if it was in dire need of repairs, and as I started to walk around I noticed certain changes in the buildings and surroundings. During the tour, the tour guide made it more evident of the changes done to brickworks.
Running head: Preparation for Future Courses Preparation for Future Courses MGT 521 RON PEGRAM 04/06/2009 369 Words As I complete my MBA program, I will be prepared for many things. I am hoping that this program will provide me with the tools and courage to start a new career. I am hoping to learn the tools to become a great leader. By reading the Quantative Reasoning for Business Overview document, I have a greater understanding of what I will be prepared for with regard to future courses that I must take including Economics, Finance, Accounting, Operations, and Research. The QRB course will directly aid me in my future in Corporate America and as a self-employed entrepreneur.
Name: Mohamed Hamza Lelimulla Student Number: 51166208 Subject: EDA3046 Semester: 1 Assignment: 2 Unique Number: 542562 Due Date: 25/04/2014 Question:1 International events influencing the development of Environmental Education and sustainability. Degradation of the biophysical environment during the 20th century led to the growth and development of innovative ideas of human relationships with the environment. The mid-20th century saw the birth of environmental education movements, and during the last few decades of the 20th century, international thinking moved towards more complex views of environmental education as having deeply interconnected political, social, and
The whole committee and the government needs to get involved with trying to solve the problems. Having a set action plan for helping the solution. Having penalties for those who do not follow the rules to stop the pollution to the lake. Learning new methods to the help set problems straight. Getting involved with the other parts of the Great Lakes to make sure they do not go through the same problems.
1. Introduce the topic and identify the global reasons for water shortages. Water shortage is one of the key ecological issues of our time. Distinguish some real reason for water shortage and portray two results. Water is considered an essential element for the human being, animals, plants and all other creatures on the earth.
I have seen first-hand how a strong technology base, stringent process adherence & project management are integral to a project. But most importantly, I have learnt the prominence of synergy between individuals, information and technology. This is what has prompted me look for an education that would cater to my passion and interests in both technology and management. My ultimate objective of achieving management excellence could be realized by pursuing a graduate course at a renowned school like Lawrence technological university; May I believe the United States of America is the pioneer in the fields of Engineering and Management and also holds the benchmark of excellent quality and services. I would like to cement the basic knowledge I have gained in the undergraduate program by pursuing the graduate course at your
Amy LaCasse Environmental Studies Charles Kaminski 18 July 2011 Environmental Science- An Interdisciplinary Approach Environmental science is a broad and complex field concerned with the study of the natural environment and the effects on that environment of human activity and natural events. This branch of science deals with such issues as deforestation, soil erosion, air and water pollution, global warming, loss of fisheries, the fate of hazardous chemicals in the environment, management of the earth’s water resources, and the destruction of habitats on land and in the ocean. All of these environmental challenges are multidisciplinary in nature. Because these concerns are so far-reaching and many environmental problems are interconnected, environmental science encompasses a number of varied areas of science. In order to understand each environmental challenge well enough to develop viable solutions, scientists must have expertise in several disciplines of science.
The expansion of cities and industry has led to concerns about water pollution, despite governments promoting the cleanliness and safety of municipal water sources. Additionally, the growth of large metropolitans has caused a shift in our lifestyle. This means we are in a perpetual rush. Bottled water plays a highly utilitarian role by providing a simple solution to both these problems. The popularity of this “solution” is apparent in the $22 billion USD average annual revenue of the industry.
Urban ecology integrates the theory and methods of both natural and social sciences to study the patterns and processes of urban ecosystems. . Land change to build cities and to support the demands of urban populations itself drives other types of environmental change. It is also at the regional scale that land-use changes driven by and resulting from population movement are most apparent. The “edge” of the city expands into surrounding rural land-scape, inducing changes in soils, built structures, markets, and informal human settlements, all of which exert pressure on fringe ecosystems.