Exercising your CSR
October 1st 2007 Green Planet Solutions
md,Matthew Anderson,
advises cleaning
companies that they
must face up to their
social responsibilitie
When a business takes account of its economic, social
and environmental impact, it is said to be addressing
its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). All companies
have a duty of care, not only to their customers and staff, but also
to the environment and anything else that is affected by the
company's activity. Most businesses impact on the environment
in one way or another; often this impact is negative and anyone
who is making a profit whilst the environment suffers should be
taking action to address the problem.
Businesses have been slow to introduce CSR practices into
their operations believing that drastic change is required to
reduce their impact.However, all contract cleaners, product
managers and company decision makers could be exercising
their CSR by using eco-friendly microbiological alternatives to
chemical products that are available on the market.
In reality companies that address their CSR will benefit in a
variety of ways; not only will responsible companies prosper in
terms of new business and better press, but they will also incur
far less paper work, as most microbiological products are COSHH
free. Most importantly, through the use of microbiological
products, the health and safety of staff is not put at risk.
In the future it is likely that under the REACH directive,
increasing amounts of chemical related legislation will come
into effect and in the long-term there may be tax levy's applied
to chemical use and companies could face financial penalties if
they don't amend their ways.
If those in the cleaning industry don't consider their CSR now
then it is inevitable that business will suffer.The customer will
look to other more sustainable, ethical and greener alternatives
and if your company isn't moving with the times it is at serious
risk of being left behind.
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