Social Responsibility and Greening Environment



Social Responsibility and Greening Environment

Introduction

Greening of environment has been the latest revolution in the field of Social Responsibility. Many Organizationsare now devoting undivided attention to this aspect. Earlier many Organizationswere reluctant to adopt this concept. There have been many instances where organization ignorance towards this aspect has led to grave consequences pertaining to global warming and pollution. Social Responsibility on the part of Organizationshas increased to a large extent with the advancements in Technology. Many Organizationsuse certain technologies, which are harmful for the environment and thus, their usage has to be controlled (Occupational Safety and Health Administration, 2012). In the past, Organizationsused to base their objectives on achieving profits. It has been observed that most world class Organizationsare now beginning to dedicate their earnings towards the betterment of Environment. Now, Organizationshave realized that contributing towards the betterment of Environment has positive impacts on their reputation. Contributing for the betterment of Environment now is on top most priority for Organizations. Their profit based approach now has given way to an environment friendly approach. The financial performance of Organizations seems to increase with their contribution towards environment. Thus, it is necessary for us to look at the implications of Social Responsibility in the context of an actual Organization.

Discussion

Tyson foods has been a significant contributor in the Food Industry. It is a market leader in the food industry and has a diversified portfolio of products to its credit. In a major survey of US Companies, Tyson foods has been lagging far behind as regards the corporate social responsibility and the greening of environment (Tyson Foods, 2009). We would conduct a comprehensive analysis of the steps taken by Tyson foods pertaining to Corporate Social Responsibility. Additionally, we would be looking at the grey areas which have failed to deliver results as regards Corporate Social Responsibility. Pinpointing the areas and coming up with suggestions is vital for any business.

Social Responsibility in the context of Environment Greening

Many organizations base their Social Responsibility on environment greening. Many organizations devise formal goals in the context of Environment. They have been known to incorporate environmental policies and standards in their policy making (Environmental Protection Agency, 2012). There is undivided attention by Organizations on the significance of Environment. The major functions of an Organization like Production, Distribution and Design, are molded keeping the needs of the Environment in mind. Focusing on Greening of Environment has resulted in improved performance of Organizations.

Benefits associated with Green Management

There are a number of benefits associated with the effective implementation of Green Management. There are numerous products being used by Organizations that are high in greenhouse gas emissions. There is an urgent need to have a controlling mechanism in place that minimizes the effect of greenhouse gas emissions. Organizations that follow the Green Management have a mechanism in place which ensures that the greenhouse gas emissions are minimized to a considerable extent. As a result, the environment does not get affected. Green Management Organizations have a check and balance mechanism ...