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What percentage of companies incorporated sustainability into their business model according to a 2017 report by MIT?
Which company is known for making dresses out of deadstock fabrics?
What is one of the main sustainability goals of PepsiCo by 2025?
What critical gaps must a business address to effectively integrate sustainability?
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How does Christy Dawn advocate for sustainability?
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What aspect does PepsiCo include in their sustainability goals?
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Which statement about companies' perceptions of sustainability is correct?
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What does the concept of compliance refer to in the context of sustainability?
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Which of the following is considered a public good?
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What is a significant argument in favor of government spending on public goods?
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How much of the Department of Defense's budget was spent on public goods in FY 2022?
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What is the main benefit for companies when they hire educated employees?
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An example of a positive externality is:
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Which of these is NOT typically classified as a public good?
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What change in world literacy rates occurred between 1950 and 2016?
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Which of the following is one way to overcome negative externalities?
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What is a Pigovian tax designed to address?
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What is an externality?
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How can a business practically support the Human Pillar?
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Why is the imposition of a Pigovian tax considered efficient?
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Which of the following countries provides taxpayer-funded healthcare?
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Which approach is commonly sought by the public to manage environmental externalities?
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What type of tax is specifically assessed against activities causing adverse side effects?
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What primary focus does the Human Pillar of sustainable business emphasize?
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Which is NOT mentioned as a solution to negative externalities?
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Which of the following is a goal of the Economic Pillar in sustainable business?
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Critics of public goods spending argue that it can lead to which of the following?
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What does the Environmental Pillar aim to achieve?
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What is a characteristic of a responsible resource-use practice in business?
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How can businesses contribute to human sustainability at the community level?
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Which of the following best describes a challenge addressed by the Economic Pillar?
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What is a fundamental aspect of environmental sustainability in business?
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Which practice is NOT a method for a business to be sustainable?
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What is one expected development in sustainable business for 2022?
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What potential consequence do organizations face for poor environmental practices?
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What does ESG stand for in the context of sustainable business?
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What is a key aspect of sustainable business practices?
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How do businesses generally support consumers in adopting sustainable practices?
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What is the role of penalties in sustainable business practices?
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What role does infrastructure play in sustainable business?
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Study Notes
Sustainable Business Management
- Only 25% of companies incorporated sustainability into their business model, even though 90% of executives recognized its importance.
- 24% of companies see sustainability as a competitive advantage, failing to understand that compliance should be the priority.
- A sustainable business must address the two critical gaps of "knowing but doing nothing" and "needing sustainability for competitive advantage."
- To stand out with sustainability, a business needs to understand the risks associated with these gaps.
Examples of Sustainable Business Practices
- Christy Dawn, an LA-based brand, uses deadstock fabrics to create dresses.
- Christy Dawn prioritizes sustainability by promoting limited edition pieces, reducing fabric usage, delivering products in wooden boxes, and advocating for minimalism.
- PepsiCo sets sustainability goals and publishes annual reports since 2005.
- PepsiCo focuses on three aspects of sustainability: human sustainability, talent sustainability, and environmental sustainability.
Natural Capital and Public Goods
- Public goods are essential for the nation's security and benefit all citizens.
- Many nations invest heavily in military spending, defense, and research through public taxation.
- In 2022, the Department of Defense (DOD) in the US spent 45.8% of its budget on military spending.
- Some countries utilize public funds for social services like healthcare and public education.
- Investments in public education have significantly increased in recent decades.
- Global literacy rates have risen from 56% in 1950 to over 86% in 2016.
- Supporters of public spending on public goods argue that economic and social benefits outweigh the costs.
- Critics of this argument claim that it burdens taxpayers and that the private sector can provide goods more efficiently.
Environmental Externalities
- An externality is a cost or benefit incurred by a producer but not financially accounted for by them.
- Externalities can be positive or negative and arise from the production or consumption of goods or services.
- Externalities are often environmental, affecting natural resources and public health.
Overcoming Externalities
- Solutions include taxes, subsidies, and regulations imposed by public and private sectors.
- Pigovian taxes are imposed on activities that cause negative externalities, aimed at reducing the market outcome of these externalities to an efficient level.
- Subsidies can be used to encourage the consumption of activities that produce positive externalities.
- Regulations are a prevalent method for addressing externalities, often implemented through legislation enacted by governments.
Sustainable Business Trends
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is vital for continued business operations in the eyes of investors.
- Top 10 sustainability trends for 2022
- All-electric infrastructure implementation
- Penalty actions for lack of climate action
- Greenwashing accountability
- Increased investment in green technologies
- Circular economy solutions
- Net Zero targets
- Sustainable finance and investment
- Employee engagement in sustainability
- Focus on supply chain transparency
- Demand for sustainable products and services
Sustainable Business Pillars
- Human Pillar: Creating positive changes in production, provision, or consumption of goods and services.
- Focusing on employee health, learning, and skill development.
- Economic Pillar: Balancing economic growth with other sustainability pillars.
- Prioritizing monetary expansion that does not deplete natural, human, or social capital.
- Creating business relationships that support mutually beneficial social and sustainable initiatives.
- Environmental Pillar: Focus on the impact of business operations on the environment, natural ecosystems, and social health systems.
- Aiming to meet the needs of the current population without compromising future generations.
- Reducing pollution, resource depletion, and environmental damage.
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Test your knowledge on sustainable business management and practices. This quiz covers the importance of incorporating sustainability into business models and highlights real-world examples of companies that prioritize eco-friendly methods. Discover how sustainability can be both a compliance issue and a competitive advantage.