Environmental Protection
It is the responsibility of governments, not Business to protect the environment. Discuss
Introduction
Environmental protection is both an individual and government concern. Environmental pollution is experienced mostly in countries where businesses are advanced. Modern technology contributes to environmental pollution. The government should therefore come up with policies in order to protect the environment. Environmental protection is necessary in accordance with the international environmental acts. Each country is entitled to respect the environmental acts in order to maintain the environmental green. Environmental degradation results to climate changes which results to negative social impacts. It results to death and destruction of properties. Therefore, the government should be responsible for protecting the environment through enacting laws that will guide the citizens and business owners.
The government is held responsible in case environment of that country is degraded. Countries have come up with ministry of environments in order to protect the environmental issues. Biodiversity loss and climate changes resulting to global warming are viewed as issues of government concern currently unlike before. The international nations should cooperate in order to solve the environmental degradation. The business market as technology advances pollutes the environment more (Mandal, 2010, p.291). This requires the government to enhance policies which will guide both private and public companies on maintaining the environment green. The governments should fund individuals in order to get other sources of energy which will not harm the environment. It is also the responsibility of governments to protect the remaining biodiversity. Biodiversity in many countries attracts tourists from other nations and also add aesthetic value to the environment. Carbon dioxide levels should be maintained by the government. Government should ensure businesses which contribute greatly to emission of carbon dioxide are fined and closed down (Mandal, 2010, p.291).
Due to environmental pollution, citizens suffer serious consequences for example flooding and other natural hazards. Global warming has contributed to death and destruction of properties. The government has a responsibility of protecting its citizens from areas prone to natural hazards resulting from climate changes and global warming. It should provide public awareness to educate its citizens on importance of protecting the environment. The government should ensure that people living in susceptible and vulnerable areas are given insurances in order to protect their lives and properties (Mandal, 2010, p.291). The government uses much funding in assisting its citizens after a disaster which would have been avoided if the environment remains protected. Government ensures that both public and private businesses protect the environment in order to reduce hazards caused by environmental degradation. The government should ensure that companies which do not follow environmental regulations are banned from selling products to the citizens. Citizens are encouraged by government to avoid buying from those companies that cause harm to the environment. Government should ban cars which pollute the environment on the roads. It should fund for construction of electric modern means of communication (Annandale, 2005, p.201). Sulphur contained fuels should not be imported by the government and other private companies. Government should ensure that dump sites are available and located in convenient areas free from people’s sites and dwellings. Governments should give rewards to non governmental and individuals who come up with ways of protecting the environment (Annandale, 2005, p.201).
On the other hand, the business has a role to play in environmental protection. Business people have the ethical role of protecting and ensuring that employees work in environmental free pollution areas. Businesses are encouraging the green type of business and advising consumers to respect and support the green economy. Businesses should respect and do accordance with environmental regulations imposed to them by government. Business individuals have the responsibility of following local, national and international environmental standards and ethics (Annandale, 2005, p.201). For example companies should not emit unsafe and polluted water direct to the river sources. This is forbidden and breaking of such laws can lead to closure of the business. River pollution impacts negatively to downstream users thus causing healthy problems which are discouraged by governments. Businesses should get permit from the national environmental agencies before start of any company. An environmental impact assessment must be done prior to start of any business. On completion of the business, an environmental audit must be completed to ensure that the business is in line with environmental laws and regulations. Oil companies both private and public should ensure that they get permit from an environmental body which is one way of reducing risks of oil spills and import of sulphur fuels (Mandal, 2010, p.291).
Wastes are emitted by various businesses. These are in terms of solid and liquid waste which poses as a threat to the environment. Construction of industries in rural areas leads to deforestation which is one form of environmental degradation. Businesses have got the role to reduce amounts of wastes produced. They should treat the wastes in order to avoid the waste causing harm to individuals and the environment. Packaging bags in various businesses should be improved. Businesses should support proper packaging as role to protect the environment. They should recycle plastic bags and other plastic materials in order to avoid environmental damage (Mandal, 2010, p.291). Incentives should be offered by companies to those individuals who start recycling projects and support them. Businesses should promote individuals and organizations who support protection of the environment. This not only contributes great results to the environment but also improves the businesses performance. Businesses should sponsor individuals as a way of teaching the public importance of keeping the environment green. Use of modern technology should encourage green economy. For example refrigerators which use modern technology have been constructed environmental friendly since they lack ozone gas and other green house gases such as carbon monoxide (Mandal, 2010, p.291). Companies should come up with environmental friendly products which support the green economy. Environmental pollution causes negative results to businesses. Through climate change, global warming arise which results to hazard that cause destruction of buildings and other business properties. The customers who support the green economy do not buy products from well known companies in environmental pollution. Businesses will thereby loose customers which will impact negatively to the success of the business.
Conclusions
Finally the businesses play a major role in environmental pollution. They contribute significant amounts to environmental degradation. They should therefore follow environmental acts and regulations. This will ensure that environment remains green and thus practice green business. Protected environment will lead to better health of the individuals. The government plays a major role in protecting the environment through enacting roles which must be followed by businesses. Thus, both the government and businesses have got significant roles in ensuring environmental management. Environmental protection results to better health conditions of both people and businesses. Biodiversity should be protected together with environmental resources in order to encourage sustainable development in our country.
References
Annandale, D. (2005). Making profits, protecting our planet: corporate responsibility for environmental performance in Asia and the Pacific. Manila, Asian Development Bank.
Mandal, S. K. (2010). Ethics in business and corporate governance. New Delhi, Tata McGraw-Hill Education 291
