Environmental questionnaire

As part of our research into environmental practices in local offices, we kindly ask employers to complete this questionnaire, which will be collected on today.

Pleas tick (√) the boxes if the following statements are true of general office practice at your company.

Waste management

◆ We have formal waste management guidelines +3

◆We separate all waste for collection and recycling. +2

◆We use recycled paper and envelopes. +3

◆We re-use paper in the office +1

Energy consumption

◆We have a formal energy consumption policy. +3

◆We use energy-efficient computer hardware +2

◆We use low-energy lighting. +2

◆The office uses no energy outside working hours. +1

Transport

◆We provide transport for our employees. +3

◆We subsidise employee’s use of public transport. +2

◆We encourage the organisation of car sharing. +1

Total

Thank you for your co-operation

Summarise the four points of the Challenge 2000 project. Which would make the most difference to the environment? Put them in order?

①meet all environmental regulations ( in countries where ICI operates and will operate)

②reduce energy consumption (by 10% of 1995 figure)

③halve its environmental impact (by reducing the most dangerous types of waste)

④ensure all its business have Product Stewardship Programmes ( to improve information about chemicals used by the company)

How companies balance the interests of customers and shareholders with a commitment to the environment?