As an environmental enthusiast, I was quite excited to hear that we would have a class about sustainability in the business world. I felt that this class was very much connected to the topic of business ethics discussed back in class 3. Many companies are recognizing the benefits of becoming more sustainable and promoting a more eco-friendly image. This directly links the ideas of business ethics and corporate social responsibility.
A little while ago, while reading some online articles, I came across an article which talks about some big companies modifying their operations and facilities to become more sustainable. Fortune 500 companies like PepsiCo (check out i-crop!) and Procter and Gamble are taking the initiative with different plans and strategies to reduce, reuse and recycle! Seeing corporate giants like these two companies pledging to do their part to make the world more sustainable shows the importance of business ethics and corporate social responsibility; no matter how big a company is, it cannot survive in a society where the public disagrees with its morals and practices. I’m very glad to see that these mega companies are taking the step towards being more environmental and setting an example that will hopefully be followed by many others.
Related to this topic, I stumbled upon this video produced to promote and educate the public about sustainability within the UBC community. As the “green wave” hits the corporate world, I see the effects of it in my everyday life.