Environment Agency tackle pollution and irresponsible businesses to protect environment
Nov 14th, 2012 by yinyinaung.bettyhuang
http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2012/nov/01/water-pollution-doubled
A desalination plant being built at the Thames Water sewage plant in Beckton, east London. Photograph: David Levene
“Reassuringly, the latest performance record shows businesses are increasingly recognising there is a value and opportunity in this broader sense of responsibility.”- Environment Agency
After increased pollution in water industry doubled in England and Wales in 2011, Environment Agency has shut down 759 illegal waste sites. It has been implementing methods that could motivate businesses in water sector to become more environmentally friendly. Since the start of regulatory cost cut for environmentally conscious businesses in 2011, more firms than ever are having “A” grade for their environmental performance.
In this case, it is obvious that firms are being socially responsible because such actions help the business to become more profitable (Strategic CSR attitude). A drop in regulatory cost to be paid to Agency will reduce the firm’s cost of production. However, some firms may adopt an Altruistic CSR attitude as they may feel obligated to act in a humanitarian and unselfish manner. Such firms may donate money to charity or invest in local community projects. But it is difficult to identify whether businesses act responsibly due to altruism or to improve their corporate image.
Other than Environment Agency, businesses from water sector may have faced pressures from external stakeholders such as pressure groups, government policies and communities to strive towards being environmentally friendly.
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