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I decided to do my research at Lowe’s Home and Improvement. Lowe’s Home and Improvement is a hardware store that sales everything from your basic household appliances to minor cleaning supplies. Lowe’s believes that in order to maintain great customer service they feel that they must follow these simple rules: Provide customers with environmentally-responsible products, packaging and services at everyday low prices, educate and engage employees, customers and others on the importance of conserving resources, reducing waste and recycling, review and communicate progress made toward achieving established goals and objectives, and to engage on public policy issues related to sustainability. In this report I will discuss how I observed two

We value the diversity of our staff and service users and promote a culture in which everyone can express their potential.

The company is a strong advocate of personal development and advancement of all employees. There are opportunities to gain qualifications as part of employee development.

The company has also made steps towards moving closer to an energy self-efficiency. By opening the “industry’s first LEED-certified wine tasting and office facility,” using recyclables, the company has been able to again lower cost. Lastly, the companies’ desirable employee benefits for immigrant laborers have also play a huge role of their company culture.

companies that choose to help recycle. In reflection, not knowing how to recycle a well-powered

The earth’s population is three times the normal level of sustainability. Earth’s resources are being used up fast. Recycling has become such a trending topic in our world today. Major companies are now getting involved in these actions too. One company that has

Chapter 1 - “Everything we make does some damage.” Only upon acceptance of this statement can businesses begin to evaluate their operating practices and research new methods in an effort to eliminate waste and their footprint in the environment. The goal of creating a sustainable business is not one faced by just those companies who choose to take on the challenge. All companies share the basics of business - raw materials in plus required

Perhaps it’s because of the company’s monumental efforts to encourage recycling through their own network of collections. But it’s more likely because they wrote the book on corporate environmental responsibility – literally.

As technology advanced and new airline booking platforms were introduced, the role of the travel agent drastically changed. In the early 1960’s we launched the Semi-Automated Business Research Environment (SABRE) platform with IBM, which gave us a competitive edge in the airline market. SABRE allowed flights to be booked through a computerized system, so there was no more direct calling from an agent to book a flight. Our competition saw the benefits of this platform, so they tried to create their own

We are committed to our people: - we offer the opportunity to cultivate talent, develop leaders and reward achievement. We believe that a well-trained team of people with different backgrounds and experiences, working together in favor of respect and promotion of a high level of participation of environment, for our continued success.

"Everything we do is inspired by our enduring mission: * To Refresh the World... in body, mind, and spirit. * To Inspire Moments of Optimism... through our brands and our actions. * To Create Value and Make a Difference... everywhere we engage."

We are successful because of our employees and our mission is to provide our employees with a rewarding work environment that allows individual growth and development within our organization.

In today’s world each company is more complex than ever. With all the new EPA standards each companies approach to the way they do business is ever changing. The push for greener products is not just an idea anymore. It’s Reality! The company I work for Duke Energy is a key player in helping change the power generation industry and doing this will help me make a difference in the world while working for Duke Energy. Power generation of yesterday was a process of making power and not worrying about the environment, but today its more about making power while doing good for the environment.

Dreams inspire us to create innovative products that enhance mobility and benefit society. To meet the particular needs of customers in different regions around the world, we base our sales networks, research & development centers and manufacturing facilities in each region. Furthermore, as a socially responsible corporate citizen, we strive to address important environmental and safety issues.

Plastic waste ending in landfills is a big problem in New Zealand, in which our business, Green Crates is aiming to address. Green Crates recognises the importance of addressing this issue, and so I will be evaluating exactly how our business will be doing this. I will also explain key stakeholder concerns, business ethics, sustainability and Kaitiakitanga; where I will also talk about the challenges our business will face. By recognising these challenges and making improvements, Green Crates can ultimately reduce plastic waste going into landfills now, and in the future.