Ross, H., Buchy, M. and Proctor, W., 2002. ‘Laying Down the Ladder: A Typology of Public Participation in Australian Natural Resource Management’. Australian Journal of Environmental Management, 9(4): 205-217.…
I believe there are a few things this corporation can do to increase their social responsibility to their community and also their own employees. The very first step is to come up with a Corporate Social Responsibility program. One that would outline and define the company’s stance on ethics, good decision making business-wise and also for their community, and give direction when hiring new employees on what the expectations are for Company Q.…
In conclusion ,water scarcity in Australia should be pay more attention whether it will makes different types problems for Australia .Alleviation strategies with this issue include saving water and desalination ,while these approaches are unlikely to solve the problem completely ,they have time to help human to facing water shortage…
According to the International Water Management Institute environmental research organisation global water stress is increasing, and a third of all people face some sort of water scarcity. Where demand exceeds supply and no effective management operates, there will be conflicts between the various players involved.…
Good company citizenship goes beyond simply meeting the letter of the law. A socially responsible company should be aware of the effects its decision-making has on the community around it. This is illustrated in part “A” of the unanimously adopted policies of the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Virtual Conference, the Regional Expert Group Meeting on Integrated Environmental Considerations into Economic Policy Making Processes, Bangkok, 20-24 July 1998.…
The company has an opportunity to improve its social responsibility and turn what it views as issues into positive interactions with the community. The company should consider implementing the following plans:…
Water Forever is a media group writing for a business journal. The group has an interest in how desalination directly benefits the various stakeholders. The Victorian desalination plant (WDP) located in South Victoria off the coast line of Wonthaggi located has received much criticism. Many controversial and ethical issues have been expressed by various stakeholders. Despite these concerns, a decision has been made to go ahead with the multibillion dollar project and build Australia’s largest desalination plant. The Victorian government’s target was to deliver drinking water that is amongst the best in Australia and to ensure that Victorians no longer have to rely on existing dwindling water catchments. Without solely relying on rain, the WDP will secure Victoria’s water supply for years to come, allowing businesses, general public and agriculture to no longer feel apprehension about population growth and climate change. Tanya (2009) contends that drier conditions in Australia have compelled the government to address the area of water shortages. Alternatives to desalination have been looked into, however they have been deemed to be non-sustainable. Thus, the decision to go ahead with the WDP was made.…
Billabongs’ activities are exposed to a variety of financial risks, these include; market risk (including foreign exchange risk and cash flowinterest rate risk), credit risk and liquidity risk. To minimize potential adverse effects on the financial performance of Billabong, the overall risk management program focuses on theunpredictability of financial markets (Billabong Annual Report, 2011).…
The BHP OK Tedi Mine in Papua New Guinea (PNG) has raised many environmental, ethical and social responsibility issues regarding organisational management on many fronts. There have been many approaches in an attempt to confront and address the varying factors which encompass both past and present business practices.…
Clean, Purified water is wasted and consumed by people all over, but no one really thinks about how much water is used for fracking.The problem may not be the amount wasted but the amount that contaminates our oceans and drinking water, filed reports have been made but no action has been taken about the situation.”Fracking uses huge amounts of water that must be transported to the fracking site, at a significant environment cost” (Why is it controversial, BBC News).Not just water is wasted but also time and money from the government.…
In recent years, Corporate and Social Responsibility has become an ever increasing concern and source of community debate. It is now socially accepted that corporations have some ongoing responsibility, though sometimes ignored, to set a good example, make decisions based on social good and on ensuring positive environmental practices.…
Good morning ladies and gentlemen I am here today to discuss the water crises for south east Queensland, this is an issue which is related to the topic of environmental economics a Very important issue that is not only affecting the south east region of Australia but all of our country in some way. This seminar will also evaluate this water crisis using criteria to provide recommendations to the state government…
Weyerhaeuser is the epitome of the business with a social consciousness. Its sustainability programs are not its only foray into society; it also encourages employee volunteerism, has a company giving fund and is very concerned about any environmental footprint it may have. Its outreach to indigenous people is also noteworthy, as they provide employment for and receive input from those who they share the forests with.…
On May 9, 1989, Bear Stearns & Co. issued a report on Blockbuster Entertainment Corp., which is reproduced in part below.…
Our work has primarily focused on relevant Sydney Water documentation and interviews with individuals mainly within Sydney Water. It has been d one with the benefit of hindsight. Some individuals and parties external to Sydney Water, including PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and the previous Managing Director of Sydney Water, Mr Alex Walker, were also interviewed. The focus on Sydney Water should not carry any adverse inference about Sydney Water’s legal relationship with PwC. At the time of the request for the review, Sydney Water was seeking legal advice on the project’s contractual arrangements and was considering its legal options in relation to the contract. Sydney Water is considering litigation at the time of tabling this report. Usually when the Auditor-General is aware that an agency may be involved with litigation, we would not report in such detail that it could unduly influence the outcome of the litigation. Detailed reporting may occur once the litigation has been settled. However, the Auditor-General has reviewed and reported before any possible litigation. Potential litigation…