...Environmental Performance Report The Body Shop Prepared by: Sue McSkimming Background 4 4 5 Environmental Policy 6 7 Reference List 11 Background The Body Shop is a well-established multinational company with over 2,500 stores in 60 markets worldwide (The Body Shop, 2011). Dame Anita Roddick opened the very first the Body Shop store in 1976 in Brighton, on the south coast of England. The Body Shop specialise in the production and retailing of skin care ranges, with an emphasis placed on developing natural and sustainable products. They carry a wide range of over 1,200 products for the body, face, hair and home, including body butters, make up, full skin care ranges as well as specialised men and baby ranges. As well as selling their products at brick and mortar retail stores they also have a direct-selling channel called the 'Body Shop at Home' which involves consultants selling products at organised parties in people's homes. This operates in two countries, the UK and Australia. Customers can also buy online in the UK, the USA, Canada, Australia, Korea and Japan. The Body Shop's mission statement includes the following: -Dedicate our business to the pursuit of social and environmental change. -Creatively balance the financial and human needs of our stakeholders: employees, customers, franchisees, suppliers and shareholders. -Courageously ensure that our business is ecologically sustainable, meeting the needs of the present without compromising...
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...Bradisha Smith 100 111 411 Bradisha Smith 100 111 411 Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment in The Bahamas Environmental Economics Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment in The Bahamas Environmental Economics Negative Externalities of Tourism & Foreign Investment on The Bahamas’ Environment Although when the first few thoughts that come to mind when The Bahamas is mentioned to outsiders are paradise, luxury, and dream, the complete opposite comes to mind for its locals. The country is indeed a unique treasure of the Atlantic Ocean, however the price that citizens and the environment must pay to sustain such a legacy is starting to fog the crystal clear image the tourist destination needs desperately for its prosperity. The Bahamas’ waters and coastlines are part of its culture and are critical to its economy, as tourism-related activities employ about half of the work force. The livelihoods of many people are dependent on the beautiful islands and seas. Yet, the natural resources on which the country rely so much are under pressure from overfishing and coastal development. Special features like scuba diving and snorkeling sites that exist in the massive Andros Barrier Reef, Thunderball Grotto (of James Bond fame) and the black-coral gardens off Bimini are just a few of the country’s natural resources under threat as a result of careless, profit hungry foreign investors, inexperienced tourists and a financially desperate...
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...A report of environmental cost on high-speed railway Introduction Environment is important to the survival of human; people’s living activities can not be separated from the environment. The purpose of Environmental Engineering is to reduce human damage to the environment, and improve the quality of the environment. Governance environment requires not only technology and management, but also the analysis of the environmental costs. We should also take environmental costs into account appropriately when conducting environmental governance. We should seek the balance of the environmental benefits and economic benefits. Nowadays, the environment of the railway project has drawn increasing attention of many countries. The high-speed rail construction in recent years, make the topic of environmental costs gradually be put on the agenda. The origin of the world's high-speed railway is in 1964, Japan has built the world's first high-speed railway, operating speed at that time is about 210 km / h, and now its speed is 270 km/h. Japan has researched the environmental impact of the high-speed railway, and has got great achievements. United States, Japan, Canada have done many research on environmental impact, and founded a mature system to evaluate the environmental effects of high-speed railway. Evaluating environmental impact is inevitable in the feasibility study stage. High-speed rail construction has produced a series of effects on human living environment. We need to reduce these...
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...High Speed 2 Environmental Impact Assessment Report Introduction Environmental Impact Assessment is very advanced process of forecasting influence on environment of planned operation, in this case- High Speed 2. It is crucial to do EIA before any construction works commence, it will allow designers to change or improve the project in order to minimise negative consequences of it. This paper include analyse of main environmental issues, such as: impact on agriculture, forestry and soils; air quality; climate, community, cultural heritage, ecology, land quality, visual effects, noise/vibration, waste material resources and water resources/ flood risk. Abstract Environmental impact assessment is the formal mechanism used to predict positive and negative environmental consequences of a project prior to the decision to move forward with the planned action. Description of the development HS2 is a project of high-speed railway between London Luton and Birmingham, and future extensions towards Leeds and Manchester. Construction works will be held in two phases, the first of them starts in 2026 (London- West Midlands), and second phase starts in 2032 (North West England and West Yorkshire). The biggest aim of creating this railway is to radically reduce travel time, for example: journey from London to Birmingham will take approximately 35 minutes less than it takes now. HS2 project is a result of cooperation of Department for Transport (DfT) and High Speed Two Limited...
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...aspects of climate change. John Houghton’s “The Greenhouse Effect” was more factual and scientific. S. Goerge Philander’s “The Ozone Hole, A Cautionary Tale” was informational too, however, the piece also discussed global reactions to the rapid climate change. Thomas R. Karl and Kevin E. TrenBerth’s “Modern Global Climate Change”, focused on the intensity of anthropogenic influences of climate change and the dismal projection of the future. In “Stabilization Wedges: Solving the Climate Problem for the Next Fifty Years With Current Technologies”, Stephen Pacala and Robert Socolow went in a different direction and presented a positive outlook on the improvement of the Earth’s current environmental state and introduced the idea of stabilization wedges. Lastly, the IPCC 2014 Summary report is a report that focused on looking at how nations can act to limit climate change. In the rest of this response, I will provide a synopsis of the goals and themes that were displayed in each of the readings. Finally, I will reflect on any questions or concerns the readings have evoked in me. In “The Greenhouse Effect”, John Houghton presents a detailed description of the Greenhouse Effect how the earth keeps warm. Houghton begins by discussing how thermal radiation emitted by the Earth’s surface is completely reliant on temperature. There is a direct relationship between how warm it is and how much radiation is emitted. In other words, the higher the temperature, the larger amount of radiation...
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...Introduction The implementation of R.A. 9003 or the Solid Waste Management Act of 2001 provided the necessary framework and institutional mechanisms for the proper treatment of waste and waste disposal. The law sets the appropriate guidelines for waste minimization and introductionof proper treatment measures (i.e. segregation, transport, collection, disposal, recycling procedures) enhanced through the promotion of national research and development programs. As provided in the law, together with the creation of the National Solid Waste Management Commission, is the creation of Local Government Solid Waste Management Plan which is strategically and geographically enforced in the local government units (LGUs) for the implementation of safe and sanitary management plans for solid waste treatment in the respective areas. Background The Republic Act 9003 was enacted on January 26, 2001 it is an act providing for an ecological solid waste management program, creating the necessary institutional mechanisms and incentives, declaring certain acts prohibited and providing penalties, appropriating funds therefor, and for other purposes It is the first bill enacted immediately after EDSA 2 it is by far the most comprehensive piece of legislation to address the country’s garbage problem. Declaration of Policies - It is hereby declared the policy of the State to adopt a systematic, comprehensive and ecological solid waste management program which shall: (a) Ensure the protection...
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...3.12 Table identifying the location of the Standard Disclosures in the report. Identify the page numbers or web links where the following can be found: • Strategy and Analysis 1.1 – 1.2; • Organizational Profi le 2.1 – 2.10; • Report Parameters 3.1 – 3.13; • Governance, Commitments, and Engagement 4.1 – 4.17; • Disclosure of Management Approach, per category; • Core Performance Indicators; • Any GRI Additional Indicators that were included; and • Any GRI Sector Supplement Indicators included in the report. ASSURANCE 3.13 Policy and current practice with regard to seeking external assurance for the report. If not included in the assurance report accompanying the sustainability report, explain the scope and basis of any external assurance provided. Also explain the relationship between the reporting organization and the assurance provider(s). Governance, Commitments, and Engagement GOVERNANCE 4.1 Governance structure of the organization, including committees under the highest governance body responsible for specifi c tasks, such as setting strategy or organizational oversight. Describe the mandate and composition (including number of independent members and/or non executive members) of the highest governance body and its committees, and indicate each individual’s position and any direct responsibility for economic, social, and environmental performance. Report the percentage of individuals by gender within the organization’s highest governance...
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...sustainability report considers the contribution and impact that non-financial issues have on the company, it can range from Governance to Climate Change. It is a complex concept, but in summary it is “meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs”. – www.sustain.ucla.edu Recently reporting on certain sustainability issues have now become mandatory to report – “UK government announces that under the Companies Act 2006, companies are now required to report their emissions in their directors’ report”. * Why is it important Along with the recent introduction of the G4 standards and the GRI recommendations, the significance of a sustainability report has become progressively more critical as pressures on companies both publically and institutionally to provide and publish reports increases in light of recent natural disasters. It is said that we “use about 40% more resources every year compared to what we put back”, some companies make it their mission to make it known that they give back to the environment e.g. Velvet. There is a need for a measurement system to be put in place to assess industry’s impact however currently accounting is inadequate for numerous reasons. - - http://ezproxy.bcu.ac.uk:2055/science/article/pii/S0155998210000128 The increase in awareness has meant that external users e.g. customers, investors and even shareholders are making decisions based on these reports. Detailed reports may...
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...Corporate Social Responsibility, Course 2016 FE1 EDHEC Nice Tutorial 3 BP, Deepwater and Sustainability Reporting The Deepwater Horizon oil rig fire and explosion on April 20, 2010, killed 11 men and caused one of the largest marine oil spills in history. The leak from the undersea well flowed for 87 days and polluted an estimated 68,000 square miles of the Gulf of Mexico waters and nearly 500 miles of coastline from Louisiana to Florida. At the moment of the accident BP was the leaseholder and operator of the Maconda well located off the coast of Louisiana. The company was ultimately responsible for conducting operations there safely and in respect of the environment. BP hired Transocean Ltd (the owner of the drilling rig Deepwater Horizon) to provide the vessel and drilling crew to implement BP’s operations of the Maconda well. 1 Investigations established that bad management on the Deepwater Horizon resulted in poor safety on the rig. The US chemical safety board concludes that a last-ditch safety device on the underwater well had multiple failures and wasn't tested properly. It found that the cause of the initial explosion involved multiple screw-ups with cement, drilling mud, fluid pressure, botched tests, management problems and poor decisions. The blowout preventer sealed the well temporarily, but then it failed and that caused the massive spill. 1 For a description of BP’s implication in the Deepwater Horizon accident you can also read Cherry...
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...Reliability .................................................................................................... P. 7 Clarity ......................................................................................................... P. 8 Conclusion .................................................................................................... P. 9 Bibliography .............................................................................................. P. 10 Introduction Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is provides the globally applicable guidelines to business organization that voluntary use to design and ensure the quality of their sustainability reports. GRI framework is helping the organization to measure and report the sustainability report’s three aspects that includes economics, environmental and social performance. This framework can be used in any size, industry or location. (G3 guideline, p2) Bel Group is a global brand which supplies different type of cheese and provide food service. Headquarters of Bel Group is in France. It provides their product to...
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...Form 2 (01/2009) For HSEO Use Case No.: 香港理工大學 健康安全及環境事務處 Accident/Incident Report Form 意外/事故報告表 Note: This report form should be completed and sent to the Health, Safety and Environment Office in sealed envelop through the Head of Department within 72 hours of the accident/incident. Please refer to Accident/Incident Reporting and Investigation Procedure (Section A400, Health and Safety Guide). The information provided herein will be used for investigation and compiling accident statistics. In case of work-related accident to employee of the University which results in death or partial incapacity, the concerned department should complete HR Form 67 instead of this form. The HR Form 67 should be filed with the Human Resources Office immediately after such an accident is known and a copy of the form be sent to the Health, Safety and Environment Office. 注意: 此表格須經部門主管於意外/事故發生後七十二小時內批注，以密封函件轉交健康安全及環境事務處。本表格內容只供意外調查及 統計之用。請參考理工大學安全健康指引中A400 號文件：事故及意外之報告及調查程序。 若為僱員因工遭遇意外而致死亡或喪失部份工作能力，有關部門應填寫人力資源處表格HR Form 67，並將副本呈送健康安全及環 境事務處。 1. General Information of Accident: 意外資料 Date 日期: Time 時間: Location of Incident/Accident Department in charge of the location 事發地點: 事發地點所屬部門: 2. Nature of Incident: 事故性質 i. Personal injury 個人損傷 ii. Damage to property/equipment 財物損失 iii. Spillage of chemicals 化學品洩漏 iv. Fire 火警 v. Incident of significant environmental impact vi. Others (Please specify) 嚴重環境影響的事故 其他（請詳述之） 3. Personal Data (Complete...
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...Professional Higher Education Bachelor's Programme “European Business Studies” Analysis of LOreal CSR report 2011 Prepared by: Krists Dilba Maksims Simhovičs Table of contents 1. Main facts from the report 3 2. Motivation for choosing LOreal 5 3. Industry Analysis 5 4. Evaluation of the report 7 5. Assesment of the Report (quality principles) 19 6. Assesment of the Report (principles of content) 20 7. Conсlusions 22 1. Main facts from the report 1. L’Oreal has been a member of the UN Global Compact since 2003 2. L’Oreal also works closely with the following major associations and institutes: Anti-Corruption Commission of the International Chamber of Commerce, Global Council on Business Conduct, The Conference Board, Ethics and Compliance Officers Association, The Ethics Resource Center, International Business Ethics Institute, Institute of Business Ethics, Cercle d'Éthique des Affaires. 3. The L’Oreal is the largest cosmetics group in the world with 20.3 billions Euros of sales (2011), operating in 130 and having almost 70000 employees 4. L’Oreal invest 40 million Euros annually in programs that bring tangible benefits to communities all over the world. 5. The company engages in human rights protection, is against child labor, and also executes their buy & care programs to ensure sustainable growth and compliance with CSR strategy throughout their supply chain. 6. L’Oreal has also developed very stringent...
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...SUMMER SCHOOL 2015 BUSINESS REPORT Content Executive summary Introduction Background and achievement Recent trends and approach taken by South Africa Analysis of implication and impediments of <IR> and a position statement Executive Summary The purpose of this report is to provide a concise background on the objective and technical development of Integrated Reporting and key achievement to date, a summary of recent trends in adoption of Integrated Reporting which including the approach taken by South Africa, an analysis of any implications and impediments of Integrated Reporting and a positon statement of how these might affect adoption in Australia. Introduction Integrated Reporting is a process in which the value creation of a periodic integrated thinking, in a periodic report, is created by the value creation of the periodic report of the value creation (Adams & Simnett, 2011). The organization uses the integrated report to convey a clear, concise, and complete story, stating that all of their resources are of value creation. Integrated Reporting is to help companies carefully consider their strategies and plans to make informed decisions and management of key risks, to establish the confidence of investors and stakeholders and improve future performance (INTEGRATED REPORTING<IR>, 2015). This is a diverse alliance, including the evolution of business leaders and investors to promote the global business report. Background and achievement ...
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...Nevertheless, its relevant is limited to considering the key features of an effective sustainability report. In addition, the author dose not provides sufficient details to explain, develop, and support his position, which is related to six main categories. Despite such limitations, generally it is a relative objective source, which is appropriate for an academic business context. The article is partially relevant to the assessment task, which analyze the motivations that lead companies to engage in Global Reporting initiative (GRI) reporting. NACD (2013) points out existing regulations and related rules such as the conflict minerals already require some disclosure of sustainability information indicating how key business processes are performing. However, the paper contains Principles in order to ensure the quality of reported information NACD (2013), which is not clearly related to the key elements of an effective sustainability report. While the authors focus on the main drivers associated with sustainability reporting is relevant to the assessment task, it is also a limitation of the source because the relevant of key features is limited. Furthermore, the author based on plenty of quotations and provided unambiguous evidence to prove his position. Therefore, it is an objective source. However, NACD (2013) claims that the GRI framework has six main categories including environmental, human rights, and economic performance, etc. – without providing evidence to establish...
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...HOW TO WRITE A TECHNICAL REPORT by Alan Smithee A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for ME 000 Some Course Department of Mechanical Engineering Fictitious Institute of Technology 01 January 9999 ABSTRACT Mechanics of writing a technical report is explained in a pseudo report format. The purpose of this pseudo report is to explain the contents of a typical engineering report. It can also be used as a template for an actual engineering report. With some adaptation, the format can be extended to other type of technical writings as well. TABLE OF CONTENTS ABSTRACT ................................................................................................................................i LIST OF FIGURES AND TABLES ......................................................................................... iii LIST OF SYMBOLS .................................................................................................................iv ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ........................................................................................................v INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................1 EXPERIMENTAL DETAILS.....................................................................................................1 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS................................................................................................2 SECTION DESCRIPTIONS...
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