Corporate Social Responsibility
People are now asking more and more questions as to how firms are manufacturing their products as well as wanting to know where the materials are coming from. Potential customers are now more likely to go with a supplier who has taken onboard corporate social responsibility.
Academic studies have shown that a company who operates directly with social responsibility are likely to do better in business than those that don’t.
“A 1997 DePaul University study found that companies with a defined corporate commitment to ethical principles do better financially (based on annual sales/revenues) than companies that don't.”
Corporate Social Responsibility is still voluntary, yet as more people are becoming aware, they are interested in only purchasing products and supplies with firms that are actively practicing CSR.
The unfortunate thing is that a large percentage of firms believe that to integrate their business with CSR in mind would be too costly. However, this is a misconception.
Being aware of how we are affecting the environment, such as using too much water, leaving lights on, leaving windows open, not recycling or using un-recycled materials infact costs firms more than if they were to practice corporate social responsibility.
CSR is not a legal requirement; however it does have its benefits.
Taking responsibility on a company level for the environment shows credibility and can help a company’s reputation and build trust with their customers. Although this should not be the main reason for social responsibility, these are the benefits that are being put forward to firms who are not yet environmentally friendly.
To give an example of how CSR can affect a business, if a large company was looking around for a firm, who sells stationary to be their sole provider, yet they were only interested in recycled products, then immediately, all those that don’t offer recycled products have missed out on a potentially big client.
CSR gives a positive image to potential clients which considering business relationships. Social responsibility shows that you are aware of the changes in the environment and are taking positive steps to helping the economy.
CSR is not only something that businesses should be taking onboard for their customers, but also for their employees. Human rights and CRS go hand in hand.
All employees have the right to work in a safe and friendly environment. Managers and directors should take responsibility to ensure the safety of their employees. People have no desire to work in an environment that creates risk.
A recent study by the Cherenson Group showed that 78% of employees would rather work for an ethical and reputable company than receive a higher salary.
Creating a safe working environment attracts employees and increases productivity as taking responsibility for the environment encourages credibility and trust amongst staff.
Intigrating Corporate Social Responsibility into your business life helps your business, productivity and image as well as leaving your competitors behind who are not currently practicing CSR.
How Global Warming Can and Should Impact Your Life
Global warming is defined as the warming of the earth’s temperature. This rise in temperature is attributed to greenhouse gases. Unfortunately, global warming involves a lot more than just a slight rise in the earth’s temperature. For that reason, global warming is an issue that should cause you concern.
As previously stated, global warming involves a lot more than a slight rise in temperature. Although the affects of global warming are widely debated, as many of these changes can also be attributed to other causes, our planet is changing. In many aspects, it is changing relatively quickly.
When it comes to global warming, many individuals wonder why they should be concerned. If you are one of those individuals, you will want to take a close look at the changes in which we are already seeing. Many of these changes have been attributed to global warming. For starters, we will focus on the temperatures.
In recent years, we have noticed a steady rise in temperatures. In 2006 and 2007 in the United States, many cities and towns saw record breaking temperatures. Many are also seeing a later arrival of winter weather. For example, some cities and towns are seeing snowfall later than normal. These same areas are also experiencing fall and even summer like temperatures, when it should be freezing outside.
In keeping with the temperature changes, there is some confusion. Although many areas of the United States have experienced record breaking temperature increases, others have not. This is what leads to the confusion.
Since global warming focuses on the rise of temperature, many wonder why that isn’t always the case. Part of global warming involves instability in the atmosphere. This instability can not only lead to higher temperatures in certain areas, but it can lead to erratic weather in other areas.
Although a rise in temperature is enough to make many people believe in global warming, many others wonder what else they can expect. Most of us will not see the drastic and horrific affects that global warming will have on the earth. This, however, does not mean that global warming isn’t important or that it is an issue that should be pushed aside.
Even though you may not experience the full impact of global warming, your children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren may. So, the impact that global warming should have on your life should be a proactive one.
When it comes to being proactive, in terms of global warming, there is a lot that you can do. Many experts believe that the sooner we stand united and take action, the sooner we can end the threat of global warming or at least reduce the impact of it.
Your goal, especially as a parent, should involve reducing the amount of carbon dioxide and other pollutants that you, yourself, put into the air. The best way to do this is to take a look at your home and your vehicle. Can you purchase energy saving items, such as a car, household appliances, or even light bulbs? These are just a few of the many steps that you can and should take.
As outlined above, global warming is starting to take affect now. Even those who debate global warming cannot avoid the changes that are occurring. These changes, whether or not they are directly related to global warming, can have an impact on the earth from now to years to come.
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