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CHAPPELL, Carter
ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
8/14/2014
01000002014
CHAPPELL, Carter
ALDRIDGE STATE HIGH SCHOOL
8/14/2014

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INTRODUCTION
Corporate Social Responsibility is a process with the aim to embrace responsibility for the company's actions and encourage a positive impact through its activities. The concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is generally understood to mean that corporations have a degree of responsibility not only for the economic consequences of their activities, but also for the social and environmental implications. This is sometimes referred to as a ‘triple bottom line’ approach that considers the economic, social and environmental aspects of corporate activity. Both domestically and globally, Woolworths is quietly earning respect and recognition for the integrity and depth of its corporate responsibility programs.
Woolworths Limited is a diverse and complex organisation that touches the lives of literally millions of people either as customers, investors, suppliers, employees or members of the communities. Woolworths Limited do their upmost to provide the very best choice, value, quality and service possible and to deliver these as responsibly as they can.
As an employer of more than 198,000 people, we strive to provide security and opportunity for them to realise their potential.
As a customer of many thousands of suppliers, we aim to be collaborative, fair and focused on mutual benefit.
As an investment for more than 415,000 direct shareholders, we offer long term, sustainable value creation.
And as a community neighbour we do our best to be a shoulder to lean on in a crisis and make a positive difference every day.
-Woolworths Limited Statements.
-3810081978500Woolworths has achieved a great deal but there are many more opportunities they can strive to achieve. By listening closely to their customers and working collaboratively with their stakeholders, they will continue to drive positive change for businesses, communities and society.
RESEARCHWoolworths’ Sustainability Strategy 2007-2015 has set a range of targets and commitments for the business to improve its sustainability and reduce its impact on the environment. The strategy covers the following key areas:
Carbon emissions and climate change
Water
Packaging
Waste & Recycling
Carbon emissions and climate change
In a more carbon-conscious future, being more energy efficient isn't just good for the planet - it makes good business sense. In response, Woolworths Limited businesses are leaders in making our stores, trucks and facilities greener and less energy intensive.
One of Woolworths Limited most significant targets is reducing carbon emissions from stores by 40% by 2015 (based on projected growth levels), which means the emissions will be the same in 2015 as they were in 2006/2007. The company have implemented innovation for new stores and existing stores in the key areas of