Answer: In my opinion, I would lay the overall authority of regulations and procedures to be handled on both the federal and state level in company. I do so because there should be a general set of regulations to follow set by the federal level, but there would also be a variance of regulations dependent on the state’s population and environments etc. that would need to be managed by the state level. Also I would encourage, but not require, that good local governments would also put into place initiatives to assist in sanitation purposes. (14 points) 3.
(http://water.epa.gov/lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/tmdl/glossary.cfm#section303d) Water quality research is very important to our society. This will help us protect our nations water systems, help us achieve a total maximum daily load of waste allocations on pollution. This will help sustain the ecological processes to support vegetation, fish populations, birdlife and our wetlands. (http://water.epa.gov/scitech/swguidance/standards/imp.cfm) The reason why this experiment is being done is to test my water system, and to determine the quality for life. The more we know about our water the better off we will be.
Johnson Controls Social Responsibility Strategy JJT2 Social Responsibility, Task 1 February 23, 2014 Introduction Johnson Controls is a global manufacturing company with its corporate headquarters in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The company is the largest producer of private label lead acid batteries in North America, and is quickly becoming a leader in Asia and South America. Johnson Controls provides batteries for nationally recognized brands such as Duralast, Interstate Batteries, Die Hard, ProStart, and Bosch. In addition, Johnson Controls provides original equipment batteries for Ford, Acura, Honda, Diamler Chrysler, Nissan, and Toyota. With over 170,000 employees around the world, Johnson Controls is a global industrial leader serving customers in over 150 countries and is committed to corporate social responsibility (Johnson Controls, 2014).
Riordan Compliance Plan Law/531 Business Law Kristine Honkus Laurie Wicker December 16, 2012 Company Overview Riordan Manufacturing found by Dr. Riordan, a chemistry professor, who had obtained several patents relative to processing polymers into high tensile strength plastic substrates (University of Phoenix, 2012). Dr. Rriordan realized there was commercial need for patents. So, he began Riordan Plastic, Inc., in 1991. Today, Riordan Manufacturing works in the global plastic market and employs 550 people. The company annual income is $46 million.
Sustainability Sustainability is the capacity to endure (Wikipedia.com, 2011). What this means is that it is important for our corporate entities to take measures to protect our environment from future harm. This includes monitoring harmful chemicals that the organization may use; rationing natural resources such as water and electricity and being aware that everything that is done today could impact what happens tomorrow. Companies today need to have a good sustainability model, top leadership to follow this model and knowledge of their stakeholders and the impact they have. Starbucks has a good sustainability plan, excellent leadership and motivated stakeholders that will follow the organization well into the future.
It addresses hazardous substances in the work place and identifies the manufacturer or the importer of the substances as the primary source of information (including for distinguishing substances as hazardous substances). It recognises the material safety data sheet and the work place label as important health and safety information sources with the employer assuming responsibility in applying and communicating the (manufacturers or importers) information to employees in the work place. The legislation will therefore provide for more clearly defined rules for work practice, and information and responsibility where 'hazardous
Riordan Industries FIN/370 May 14, 2012 Riordan Industries Riordan Industries is a Fortune 1000 company. The company is the industry leader in injection molding custom bottles, cooling fans, and precision medical devices such as, heart valves and stents. Riordan Industries currently has four locations. The plant in Albany, Georgia manufactures plastic beverage containers. The plant in Pontiac, Michigan produces custom plastic parts.
Service Request SR-rm-022 Paper Riordan Manufacturing proclaims itself to be an industry leader in plastic injection molding with the ability to accommodate and the technology to produce products specific to individual needs. Part of Riordan Manufacturing’s mission statement includes the desire to continue cultivating an advanced working environment that also strongly encourages teamwork. Riordan Manufacturing also seeks in their mission statement to continue using quality controls which are as accurate as possible. Riordan Manufacturing is a subsidiary of Riordan Industries, a Fortune 1000 company (Apollo Group Inc, 2012). Riordan Manufacturing’s COO, Hugh McCauley, has issued a service request that will address the issue of using a variety
Service Request SR-rm-022 BSA/375 – Week 4 – Sections 1, 2, and 3 RIORDAN MANUFACTURING SR-rm-022 by TIFANY READ 07/28/2014 Overview Riordan Manufacturing is a plastics manufacturer that operated globally. Riordan employs approximately 550 people and enjoy annual earnings of $46 million. The company’s headquarters is located in San Jose, California, and its products encompass plastic beverage containers produced at its plant in Albany, Georgia, custom plastic parts produced at its plant in Pontiac, Michigan, and plastic fan parts produced at its facilities in Hangzhou, China (Riordan Intranet, 2013). Hugh McCauley, Chief Operating Officer of Riordan has initiated a Service Request specifying the need to develop a
Canada has made commitments to some of the international sustainability initiatives and agreements. These include Basel Convention on Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and their Disposal, Convention on Biological Diversity, Convention to Combat Desertification, Convention on Climate Change, etc (The Sustainability Report , 2012).Achieving these agreements’ objectives involves effective action at all levels, supported by international cooperation and partnership arrangements. Also, Canada is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) (The Sustainability Report, 2012). The WTO Committee on Trade and Environment has committed environmental and sustainable development. The nations that belong to the WTO recognize that trade and environment are both important areas of policymaking and they should be mutually supportive in order to promote sustainable development (Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada ,