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This document discusses what makes a business environmentally friendly and provides examples of green companies. It defines a green business as one that reduces its environmental impact and considers its social responsibility. The document then lists several major companies known for their sustainability efforts, such as Google, Nike, Johnson & Johnson, and Apple. These companies implement practices like renewable energy use, recycling, emissions reductions, and green building standards. Overall, the document presents examples of how businesses can benefit financially and ethically by operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

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Research OB Individual

This document discusses what makes a business environmentally friendly and provides examples of green companies. It defines a green business as one that reduces its environmental impact and considers its social responsibility. The document then lists several major companies known for their sustainability efforts, such as Google, Nike, Johnson & Johnson, and Apple. These companies implement practices like renewable energy use, recycling, emissions reductions, and green building standards. Overall, the document presents examples of how businesses can benefit financially and ethically by operating in an environmentally responsible manner.

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What makes a business green (environmentally friendly)?

Do businesses have
obligations to be green?
1. https://www.knowledge.hsbc.co.uk/tools-and-resources/article/go-green-and-benefityour-business
2. https://www.business.qld.gov.au/business/running/environment/environment-yourbusiness/benefits-environmentally-friendly
3. http://search.proquest.com/docview/266428529/B0B10C1937914510PQ/1?
accountid=63189
4. http://www.nbcnews.com/id/36739333/ns/business-going_green/t/retailers-see-greengreen-business/
5. http://search.proquest.com/docview/1317617042/36119281F28495BPQ/2?
accountid=63189
6. http://www.forbes.com/sites/kateharrison/2013/02/07/10-ways-to-green-your-businessand-save-money/#5626fcd15c9e
7. http://www.go-green.ae/greenstory_view.php?storyid=1004
5 international companies that greens to the environment:
1. Google: https://www.google.com/green/ +
http://www.usanfranonline.com/resources/supply-chain-management/threecompanies-with-best-practices-in-environmental-sustainability/# (Google has tried

to reduce traffic, for both the city and itself)


2. Nike: http://planetsave.com/2013/06/21/10-companies-with-eco-consciousproduction-processes/
3. Johnson & Johnson: http://planetsave.com/2013/06/21/10-companies-with-ecoconscious-production-processes/ + http://cleantechnica.com/tag/Johnson-&-Johnson/
+ http://www.jnj.com/caring/environment-protection +
http://www.jnj.com/caring/citizenship-sustainability/strategic-framework/stewardinghealthy-environment
4. Apple:http://images.apple.com/environment/pdf/Apple_Environmental_Responsibilit
y_Report_2016.pdf + http://www.apple.com/environment/ +

http://www.thestreet.com/story/13113639/1/why-apple-is-placing-such-a-bigemphasis-on-going-green.html
5. iDentalsoft company
6. Dell: http://www.dell.com/learn/us/en/uscorp1/dell-environment?c=us&l=en&s=corp
7. Coca-cola: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/learn-more-about-sustainablepackaging/
Other websites help in statistical content
1. http://www.newsweek.com/green-2015/top-green-companies-world-2015
2. http://www.businesspundit.com/25-big-companies-that-are-going-green/
3. In fourth place: New Belgium Brewing in Fort Collins, CO, maker of Fat Tire Amber
Ale. Cofounded in 1991 by its CEO, former social worker Kim Jordan, who was inspired
by a bike trip through Belgium, its the third-largest craft beer maker in the U.S. Among
its environmentally-friendly practices: It monitors and records all of its energy use, waste
production and emissions and recycles, reuses or composts more than 75% of the waste it
produces in manufacturing. It also makes bikes and a Prius available to employees to run
local errands. One hundred percent employee owned, the company has more than 480
employees and upwards of $180 million in revenues.
http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2014/04/22/11-companies-considered-best-forthe-environment/#23359a20574e

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