2. sustainability

• What is the Environment Act 2021?

  Legislation related to environmental protection
• What is the 25 Year Environmental Plan?

  Government policy for long-term environmental goals
• What is the purpose of environmental legislation?

  To improve the natural environment and regulate activities
• What are the obligations for businesses under environmental legislation?

  To improve air and water quality, and enhance biodiversity
• What is one implication of not complying with environmental legislation?

  Increased pollution
• What is a potential consequence of non-compliance with legislation?

  Prosecution by the Environment Agency
• What are the opportunities brought by sustainability policies in agriculture?

  • Target new markets through sustainable practices
  • Utilize waste as a resource
  • Expand goods and services into sustainability
  • Develop new products for sustainability
  • Access government initiatives and funding
• What are the risks associated with sustainability policies in agriculture?

  • Potential prosecution for non-compliance
  • Additional costs during product recall
  • Loss of customers due to reputation damage
• What are some environmental performance measures?

  Water and energy use, carbon capture
• What is the UK government's definition of sustainable development?

  Eradicate poverty, fight inequality, leave no one behind
• What are the three pillars of sustainability?

  Social, economic, environmental
• How do businesses use the three pillars in sustainability planning?

  To meet sustainability targets effectively
• What is the UK Commitment under Agenda 2030?

  Voluntary review of sustainable development goals
• What are the macro-level sustainable development goals relevant to the sector?

  Life on land, life below water, health and wellbeing
• What are the micro-level sustainability plans for businesses?

  Carbon footprint, commitments to net zero
• What are the concerns of key stakeholders regarding sustainability?

  Loss of competitive advantage and economic impact
• What are the main causes of climate change?

  Burning fossil fuels, deforestation, transportation
• What is the impact of climate change on environments?

  Displacement of habitats and conservation practices
• What is the meaning of climate change?

  Long-term shifts in temperatures and weather patterns
• How does weather differ from climate?

  Weather is short-term; climate is long-term
• What are the policies to manage climate change?

  • 25 Year Environmental Plan
  • Climate Change Act 2008
  • Environmental Improvement Plan 2023
  • SDG 13 Climate Action
  • 10 Point Plan for Green Industrial Revolution
• What is one point of the 10 Point Plan for Green Industrial Revolution?

  Investing in carbon capture and storage
• What is another point of the 10 Point Plan for Green Industrial Revolution?

  Driving growth of low carbon hydrogen
• What do financial strategies aim to promote?

  Long term profitability
• How do financial strategies reduce costs?

  Through efficient resource use and sustainability practices
• Who should be engaged with in social practices?

  Stakeholders
• What is the purpose of engaging with stakeholders?

  To ensure fair labor practices and community development
• What are the three pillars of sustainability?

  Social, economic, environmental
• What practices are implemented to reduce carbon footprint?

  Using renewable energy and minimizing waste
• What is promoted through sustainable sourcing of materials?

  Environmental sustainability
• What are the key components of the economic pillar of sustainability?

  • Financial strategies for long-term profitability
  • Cost reduction through efficient resource use
  • Sustainability practices
• What are the key components of the social pillar of sustainability?

  • Engagement with stakeholders
  • Fair labor practices
  • Community development
  • Positive social impact
• What are the key components of the environmental pillar of sustainability?

  • Reducing carbon footprint
  • Using renewable energy
  • Minimizing waste
  • Promoting sustainable sourcing of materials
• What is one of the Sustainable Development Goals related to poverty?

  No poverty
• How is the goal of no poverty addressed?

  Through social security and welfare programs
• What is another Sustainable Development Goal mentioned?

  Quality education
• What Sustainable Development Goal promotes women's rights?

  Gender equality
• What is the focus of the climate action goal?

  Reduce carbon emissions and enhance resilience
• What is a goal related to economic development?

  Sustainable economic growth
• What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) mentioned in the material?

  • No poverty
  • Quality education
  • Gender equality
  • Climate action
  • Sustainable economic growth