This report examines and assesses a contemporary ethical and corporate social responsibility issue for Bellway Plc.
The subject explored is "the environmental sustainability" for a construction company such as Bellway Plc. The current position and policy of the company are analysed but also the pros and cons of corporate social responsibility (CSR) for Bellway Plc. Ethical principles, theory and values can guide a company to approach moral decision making. So, recommendations will be given to Bellway Plc on how responsible management approach to the issue which is investigated.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- INTRODUCTION
- RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY (CSR)
- VALUES UNDERPINNED BY ETHICS
- EXPLORING THE ISSUE
- RECOMMENDATION FOR BELLWAY
- REFERENCES
- APPENDICES
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This report examines the environmental impact of Bellway's construction activities on present and future generations. It investigates the company's ethical responsibilities in relation to global warming and climate change. The report aims to inform Bellway about the consequences of their actions and provide recommendations for improving their environmental performance.
- Corporate social responsibility and ethical considerations in business
- The impact of construction on the environment, particularly global warming and climate change
- The role of companies in addressing environmental issues and promoting sustainability
- The application of ethical theories and frameworks to business practices
- Recommendations for Bellway to enhance its environmental performance and reduce its carbon footprint
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- Introduction: This chapter introduces the report's purpose, which is to analyze Bellway's actions and inform them about the environmental effects of their construction activities on present and future generations. It highlights specific examples of issues with Bellway's construction practices, such as substandard mortar, incorrectly fitted roof tiles, and inadequate windows, and their potential impact on energy consumption and global warming.
- Responsible Management and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): This chapter discusses the concept of corporate social responsibility and its importance in business practices. It introduces Carroll's CSR pyramid as a framework for understanding the different levels of responsibility that companies have, including economic, legal, ethical, and philanthropic responsibilities. The chapter provides examples of how companies, such as Adidas, have faced legal problems due to violations of human rights and labor laws.
- Values Underpinned by Ethics: This chapter delves into ethical theories that can guide companies in making responsible decisions. It mentions key ethical principles such as social justice, egoism, utilitarianism, and Kant's ethics of duty, highlighting their relevance in the context of corporate behavior. It discusses how these ethical theories can help companies like Bellway to understand their obligations to stakeholders and operate with integrity.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
This report focuses on the intersection of ethics, corporate social responsibility, and environmental sustainability in the context of the construction industry. Key concepts include corporate social responsibility, ethical decision-making, global warming, climate change, energy efficiency, renewable energy, sustainable development, and stakeholder engagement. The report examines the responsibilities of companies like Bellway to mitigate their environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future.
- Citation du texte
- Herman Tubanza (Auteur), 2017, The effects of Bellway constructions on the environment, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/424379
