Which of the following is a step which can be taken by business enterprises for environmental protection ?

A) A definite commitment by top management of the enterprise to create, maintain and develop work culture for environmental protection and pollution prevention.
B) Ensuring that commitment to environmental protection is shared throughout the enterprise by all divisions and employees.
C) Complying with the laws and regulations enacted by the Government for prevention of pollution.
D) Developing unclear policies and programmes for purchasing good quality raw materials, employing superior technology.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below.

(A), (B) and (C) only

The correct answer is option 1- (A), (B) and (C) only.

D) Developing unclear policies and programmes for purchasing good quality raw materials, employing superior technology- THIS IS INCORRECT as clear policies and programmes should to be made.

A modification or change in the process of production, redesign of equipment, substituting poor quality materials with better ones or other innovative approaches could greatly reduce or even eliminate pollution entirely. Some of the specific steps which can be taken by business enterprises for environmental protection are as stated below:

(i) A definite commitment by top management of the enterprise to create, maintain and develop work culture for environmental protection and pollution prevention.

(ii) Ensuring that commitment to environmental protection is shared throughout the enterprise by all divisions and employees.

(iii) Developing clear-cut policies and programmes for purchasing good quality raw materials, employing superior technology, using scientific techniques of disposal and treatment of wastes and developing employee skills for the purpose of pollution control.

(iv) Complying with the laws and regulations enacted by the Government for prevention of pollution.

(v) Participation in government programmes relating to management of hazardous substances, clearing up of polluted rivers, plantation of trees, and checking deforestation.

(vi) Periodical assessment of pollution control programmes in terms of costs and benefits so as to increase the progress with respect to environmental protection.

(vii) Arranging educational workshops and training materials to share technical information and experience with suppliers, dealers and customers to get them actively involved in pollution control programmes.