Question

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for each of the following sustainability initiatives, indicate whether it will impact social (s), environmental (en), or economic (ec) factors
in the triple bottom line. include more than one factor as appropriate.
1 implementing a health and wellness program to improve employees health, reduce stress,
improve productivity, and reduce employee turnover
2 ensuring that all future construction projects are leed certified
3 implementing a just - in - time inventory system to reduce inventory costs and improve product
quality
4 providing all employees with glass water bottles to reduce the use of plastic water bottles and
the cost of company - sponsored lunches
5 purchasing web conferencing software to give employees the flexibility to work remotely,
reduce the number of miles they must commute to work, and save on travel costs for off - site
meetings
6 creating a code of conduct for suppliers to establish guidelines on labor wages, working
conditions, health and safety
7 expanding into international markets to increase market share

Explanation:

1. This initiative focuses on employee health, stress, productivity, and retention, all social factors related to workforce well-being.
2. LEED certification is a standard for environmentally sustainable construction, targeting environmental impacts.
3. This system reduces inventory costs (economic) and improves product quality which supports economic performance.
4. Reducing plastic bottles addresses environmental concerns, while employee benefits (free lunches) support social well-being.
5. Remote work cuts travel costs (economic) and reduces commuting-related environmental impacts, plus improves employee flexibility (social).
6. This sets guidelines for supplier labor practices, wages, and safety, all social factors related to worker treatment.
7. Expanding to increase market share directly targets revenue and business growth, an economic factor.

Answer:

1. S
2. En
3. Ec
4. En, S
5. Ec, En, S
6. S
7. Ec