Sustainable and Environmental Stewardship

1. SUSTAINABLE AND
ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP
BUSINESS ETHICS
PREPARED BY : RENELYN L. ROME

2. DEFINITION OF TERMS
SUSTAINABLE able to be maintained at a certain rate or level
STEWARDSHIP the conducting, supervising, or managing of something
ENVIRONMENTAL relating to the natural world and the impact of human activity on its condition

3. ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
❖ refers to diverse actions that aim to conserve, protect, and
create a more sustainable environment. It is all about being
responsible and caring for the natural environment in the best
way possible. Environmental stewardship actions are driven by
stewards.
❖ means acting as a steward, or caretaker, of the
environment. Stewards can be government bodies,
community groups, corporations, or individuals.
❖ defined as the responsibility for environmental quality
shared by all those whose actions affect the environment.
(EPA 2005)

4. TYPES OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
provide stewardship
movements with funds
These are people who
volunteer during the
implementation of
stewardship actions
somewhat similar to doers. The only
difference is that they take part in the
day-to-day activities of stewardship
movements

5. OBJECTIVES OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
prevention of pollution and
other destructive factors.
providing plants and
animals with the right
conditions to recover
preserving natural habitats ensures that all
resources are used
responsibly
Sharing of useful information
about the environment through
social media platforms

6. Engaging in
Corporate
Social
Responsibility
Investing in
Green
Techniques
Adopting
Sustainable
Practices
THE ROLE OF BUSINESS IN ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP

7. CHALLENGES AND OBSTACLE IN ADOPTING
ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
RESISTANCE TO
CHANGE
03
FINANCIAL
CONSTRAINTS 02
LACK OF
COLLABORATION AND
PARTNERSHIP
04
LACK OF AWARENESS
AND
UNDERSTANDING
01

8. ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
❖ involves the conservation of land, freshwater, oceans,
forests, and air.
❖ the ability to maintain an ecological balance in our planet's
natural environment and conserve natural resources to support
the wellbeing of current and future generations.

10. BENEFITS OF INTEGRATING ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
INTO BUSINESS PRACTICES
01 02
03 04
ENHANCE REPUTATION
AND BRAND IMAGE COST SAVINGS
EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT AND
RETENTION
REGULATORY COMPLIANCE
AND RISK MITIGATION

11. STRATEGIES FOR IMPLEMENTING ENVIRONMENTAL
STEWARDSHIP IN BUSINESS

12. Role of Business in Environmental Protection
❖ Companies involved in the production of various utilities or products can go for eco-
friendly, low waste and clean technology for equipment used in such industries.
❖ Industrial wastes should be recycled every time so that it minimises the chances of
pollution.
❖ The machinery should be upgraded so that it complies with the pollution norms, which
will be beneficial in reducing the levels of pollution.
❖ Conduct quarterly/yearly audits for checking the effectiveness of the pollution control
programs and making changes so as to bring about more success in pollution control
programmes.
❖ The companies and industries should comply with the rules laid down by the
government with respect to prevention of environmental pollution.
❖ The businesses should take steps to save the environment by setting up campaigns of
planting trees, cleaning of rivers.

13. Role of Government in Environmental Protection
❖ ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION- promoting of public awareness and environmental
protection
❖ POLICY AND REGULATION- implement policies and regulations aim to protect
environment.
❖ INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION- to combat climate change, protect biodiversity, and
promote sustainable development.
❖ FUNDING AND SUPPORT- allocation of funds to research and development on
environmental protection
❖ The companies and industries should comply with the rules laid down by the
government with respect to prevention of environmental pollution.
❖ The businesses should take steps to save the environment by setting up campaigns of
planting trees, cleaning of rivers.

14. THANK YOU!

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