STARTER Complete the wordsearch worksheet Use a textbook to help you with the further activities if necessary

Environmental Influences on Businesses Learning Objective: To understand how the environment can impact a business Learning Outcomes: Explain the importance of the environment to consumers and businesses (E) Discuss how businesses may become more environmentally friendly (C) Evaluate the effects on businesses of actions by the government to limit damage to the environment (A)

How do we use the environment? There are 3 main ways in which we use the environment: 1. To provide us with natural resources 2. It is something from which we get pleasure. (fresh air and country walks) 3. It is somewhere to dump waste

Social Costs of Production In pairs I want you to come up with a mind map of what potential damage or social cost businesses can cause to the environment.

Social Costs of Production Using up non-renewable resources Spoiling the look of natural resources Causing congestion on the roads Causing pollution Global Warming Air Pollution Noise Pollution Water Pollution

Social Benefits of production In pairs I want you to come up with a mind map of what potential advantages or social benefit businesses can have on the environment.

Social Benefits of production Increased employment Increased number of businesses Higher levels of disposable income due to higher levels of employment. Increased house prices Higher levels of tourism

Questions Describe what is meant by the term Global Warming. What is meant when we describe a business or product as ‘green’? Can you identify any ‘green’ products or businesses?

How can a business be green? Switch lights off or use sensors Dispose of waste properly Use recyclable materials Encourage staff to cycle walk or car share to work Only print when necessary Use water carefully Insulate the building Use solar or wind power Use video conferencing for meetings

Activity Complete the Apple task

The Government – Group work Using any resources to research create an informative A3 poster in groups on how the government can help deal with environmental problems. Include: ◦Taxes ◦Rules and regulations ◦Advertising and labelling ◦Education ◦Carbon Permits ◦Recycling ◦Grants and tax relief

Holden plc Using your case study highlight where any environmental issues occur. How will these impact Holden plc? How can they limit this impact?