ABSTRACT
Every company’s activities have an effect on the environment. Many companies – especially larger ones – have a corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability policy, which includes overarching aims in respect of a variety of environmental factors. Typically, these aims include:
complying with environmental legislation, and relevant standards and codes of practice;
improving the organisation’s environmental performance;
preventing or, if not possible, minimising pollution;
maximising energy efficiency;
conserving resources;
improving recycling activities and diverting waste from landfill; and
increasing environmental awareness among employees.
