“Government and businesses have mutual responsibilities; and ... if we fulfill these obligations together, it benefits us all.”
— President Barack Obama
Dow chemicals, a pioneer in chemical industries, has surely been an ace in being a great corporate citizen. Dow states” At Dow, we believe in the power of Solutions to change the world. We place a high value on listening to our communities and strive not just to be a good neighbor, but a global corporate citizen. Our promise is our most vital product and through authentic relationships we are building better, stronger, more sustainable communities in the places where we do business”. From their statement it can be said that Dow Chemical’s believes in being socially responsible, not only does it state such statements but also lives up to its words. Dow Chemical Company Foundation is a charitable initiative focused on community service, science education and environmental stewardship. Its contribution of 22.1 million towards Dow charitable donations in the year 2012 is just another proof of the firm being responsible as a citizen.
From the time Dow Chemical’s was formed in the year 1897 it has contributed a lot to the society in collaboration with non-profit organizations , peer companies and thought leaders to create a holistic approach that meets society needs on several levels. Though their recent years has seen Dow Chemical’s having a good reputation their initial years from 1903 to the 1980’s saw them have a rather bad reputation, in 1903 the Midland residents threatened to sue the Dow Chemicals because of smelly gases which they claimed to induce vomiting. In the year 1916 the company started making Phenol, then the fishermen downstream from the Dow plant complained the fishes...
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...t increased levels of carbon dioxide will increase crop production and help to feed the hungry people of the world.
Social Criticism has always loomed in the books of Dow chemicals. Chemicals and their toxic effects have always raise several questions however, answering to all this Dow has always proven to grow and this is acknowledged by their recent achievements. Implementing sustainable farming in Russia 2014, Dow China received National Corporate Citizenship Award 2013, Recognized as the best place to work in by LGBT employees’, supports the typhoon relief in PHILIPINEES 2013, Listed among the best companies that handle nuclear waste, Dow named the winner of the 2010 of the prestigious award U.S chamber award honoring Corporate Caring. These are the few feathers up their cap to support that this firm is now a good and a responsible Corporate Citizen.
First, carbon dioxide triggers harsh effects on the environment. Niman emphasizes that carbon dioxide emits the most in agriculture related greenhouse emissions. I agree because machines emit high levels of carbon dioxide. I know today we generate more carbon dioxide than ever, but we have to. For example, we have to drive cars, and cars emit carbon dioxide. Without machines processing food, where would we be? Would we still be hunters and gatherers? Would humans have to rely on each other to catch food ...
Since measurements began in 1958 -- and it can be assumed to have been the case since the industrial revolution -- emission of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere has risen steadily as a result of the burning of fossil fuels (Quay, pp 2344). Although there is much argument over the implications of increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, there are several points that almost all scientists would agree on: firstly, carbon dioxide acts to absorb radiated heat; if present in our atmosphere will do just that to some extent. Second, the concentration of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is rising. Third, the temperature of the planet is rising - although the amount of this increase and the causes of this rise are subject to disagreement (Philander, pp 193).
Response – Nathan’s recommendation above to Chem-Tech emphasizes corporate social responsibility (Pg. 162) to a solitary external stakeholder (Pg.
Green washing: The disinformation disseminated by an organization so as to present an environmentally responsible public image. In order for big companies to stay on top of the market today, they are forced to think of advertising strategies to help their public image and advertise their product. Over the years the system has become very complex and also very questionable. Companies are willing to lie, change their logo, and sometimes even their company name just to keep their name and image clean in front of the public just to make sure that they are making their money. Green washing helps this by advertising to the public that they are environmentally supportive and responsible. Most people that are into buying “green products” do not even realize that the company they are buying from is green washing in some sort of way just so that they can attract attention to the public. Green washing companies may advertise that they are “eco-friendly”, but when it comes down to it, the facts hidden behind the curtains beg to differ. Just like in the green washing video we watched in class, the companies may look great compared to the worst companies, but that does not mean what they are doing is still productive for our environmental movement. One company that has been notorious for their green washing efforts for the past couple of decades is the Oil/energy company: British Petroleum a.k.a. Beyond Petroleum. They are one of the world’s largest leading oil companies who has also becoming a large energy supplying company with presence in petrochemicals, gas, and solar divisions. Over the past twenty years BP has been the cause of several deadly disasters in the oil business in the U.S. and around the world. Despite their green washing effor...
"Corporations used the federal government to punish rival corporations while gaining advantages for themselves. They made politics a realm of private competition."
When a chemical company called Krane Chemicals poisons the ground water with chemical toxic waste hundreds of people die of cancer or get seriously ill. When Mary Grace and Wes Payton win the case the against the company, the shares drop dramatically. Carl Trudeau, who owns an impressive amount of shares looses over one billion dollars in one day, an...
This study analyses the controversy that has existed within general electric (GE). This is a company that has been running the electrical equipment plants. The company has been dumping wastes into Hudson River. The case involves recovery battle and the plight of dumping the Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) into the Hudson River in New York, which had accumulated to more than 1.3 million pounds into a 40 mile stretch of the Hudson River. The cleanup programs supported by EPA, most of the environmental groups and some government agencies led to a lot of controversies since GE was not ready to take responsibility for the dredging expenses and even after their little cooperation, the dredging process is never complete.
Increasing amounts of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere causes global warming which can lead to climate change (Jamieson). Australia's major problem that they are facing now is climate change (Jamieson). Climate change is an ...
Many companies all over the world produce chemicals for their products that are harmful to the environment, human health, and to all living species. Green Chemistry is the use of chemistry for the prevention of chemical pollution to the environment by using chemicals that are benign, or not harmful. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that the mission of Green Chemistry is, “To promote innovative chemical technologies that reduce or eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances in the design, manufacture, and use of chemical products.” Green Chemistry contains any aspects and types of chemical processes that reduce the negative effects of certain chemicals, in a way, using chemistry to fight chemistry.
In addition to reducing the gases we emit to the atmosphere, we can also increase the amount of gases we take out of the atmosphere. Plants and trees absorb CO2 as they grow, "sequestering" carbon naturally. Increasing forestlands and making changes to the way we farm could increase the amount of carbon we're storing. The alarming world’s climate is very dangerous for mankind and ecological balance. Unless Global Warming is not controlled, no men, animals will be able to live, grow and thrive. So, we should try maintain the ecological balance to decrease the effects of Global Warming.
...cause and effect relationship of climate and human activity, and climate and human need, the ability to redesign the way we produce and cultivate food staples can be created. With this ability the longevity of agricultural systems can influence a decrease in food prices, in turn increasing the number of food secure populations.
Green and sustainable companies has made social responsibility an important part of their business models.
The commonly debated “greenhouse effect” refers to “the global-average temperature increase that has been observed over the last one hundred years or more” (Spencer). President Barack Obama addressed the issue as an effort to highlight its severity, "We have to all shoulder the responsibility for keeping the planet habitable, or we’re going to suffer the consequences – together” (Leader). The earth’s increasing atmospheric and oceanic temperatures result in climate changes due to cumulative amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere.
Now that many people start to realise that companies do not operate isolated from the rest of the world, but are a very important and central part of society, they are of the opinion that companies should no longer focus on making profits only, but also consider and take into account the negative impacts of their business-related decisions and activities on the environment. According to a global research conducted by Ipsos MORI in April 2013, 84 percent of the interviewees are of the opinion that companies should do more to contribute to society.
causing more carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere. Once this process starts, it is