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PART 1 Examination and Discussion on the HSBC’s Sustainability Report 1.1 Introduction According to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), the organization should initiate the sustainability report to integrate the sustainability strategy into the business’s planning . HSBC is one of the biggest banks and financial services providers listed on London stock exchange and market capitalization as of to date is US$207 billion. Sustainability reporting is acts as part of their core business value and…

We have went over 4 out of 9 planetary boundaries, and out of the 4 boundaries, climate change and lost biodiversity have direct relationship to our airport’s operation. According to the Fronesys report, there are six factors explained why sustainability matter to our company, and what the potential risks & opportunities are. The best sustainability performers are the best performers, Operating efficiency is a sustainability virtue, Keeping out of regulatory trouble is a sustainability driver,…

big companies and include those who emit more than 25,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere causing environmental impacts for Australia and ultimately world wide. Julia Gillard commenced the carbon tax as of July 1, 2012, the beginning of the financial year with the price at $23 per tonne emitted. The tax was to be paid per tonne released. In 2013, the tax rose $1.15 and as of July 1, 2013 the carbon tax sat at $24.15 per tonne emitted for the following financial year. In 2014.…

The Cameco Corporation is an international uranium producer accounting for about 16% of global production (Cameco, 2015). With mines in Canada, the United States and Kazakhstan, Cameco has approximately 429 million pounds of uranium reserves (Cameco, 2015). The uranium industry (specifically in Canada) is composed of firms that mine, refine and convert uranium ore into uranium dioxide and uranium hexafluoride both of which are used to produce fuel bundles for nuclear reactors across Canada…

The excerpt on slavery in Brazil comes from book titled, “Shaping the New World African Slavery in the Americas, 1500 - 1888”, which was written by Eric Nellis, a history professor from the University of British Columbia, and published in 2013. The purpose of this text is to explain Portugal and Brazil’s key role in assimilating the enslavement of the African people in the New World. This is evident when the author writes, “Brazil’s role as the hemisphere’s greatest importer of Africans began…

Strength 1. Raises over 14 million tonnes of ores from its captive collieries, iron ore mines and quarries 2. Adaptability of company in the fast changing environment 3. Excellent integration with Corus which has more than 2000 metallurgists 4. Control over raw materials 5. Economies of scale 6. Strong backing of Tata brand name 7. Operations in 26 countries and a commercial presence in over 50 countries Weakness 1. Operational efficiency are not as good as international leaders 2. Slightly…

the density of coal = total kg consumed each day 2.16*10 14J/ 32.5*10 6 J/kg= total kg consumed each day 1 MJ= 1*10 6J Total kg consumed each day= 6.65* 10 6kg D. 1 tonne= 1000kg We have a total of 6.65*10 6kg consumed each day 6.65*10 6kg /1000 kg = 6650 tonne Since each rail truck contains 100 tonnes 6650 tonnes/ 100 tonnes = 66.5 rail trucks We can’t have 0.5 of a rail truck, so we round up to 67 truck loads Reference Energy, power and Climate change. (n.d.). Retrieved October 18,…

Slave Lake Pulp Mill, to electricity. By doing so, they use 7 less megawatts of electricity to annually to operate the mill (Alberta, 2012). This not only reduces natural gas usage by 164,000 gigajoules, but also cuts greenhouse gas emission by 45,000 tonnes per year (Alberta, 2012). West Fraser Mills has not only contributed their part in global warming, but they have created a futuristic strategy, that makes them ahead of the game and helps others follow the same trend. Chrystler Canada Inc.,…

New York City has a long history with accumulation of garbage. In the1900’s the NYC government was using the ocean a trash disposal.Daily New York City generates 7,000 tonnes of residential mixed solid waste, I am sure the number is larger when private companies garbage is included. Every year New York produces 14 million tonnes of trash. To deal with such a large number of waste the government uses a public and a private systems investing $1.5 billions every year. The government methods to…

Going to restaurants and out to eat in general is typically a good experience enjoyed by many. Dining out allows families to spend time together and reconnect, young couples to chat and fall in love, or simply to fill a craving and empty stomach. However, many do not consider how much waste is produced by these outings. Lots of times people leave to-go boxes on their table by mistake right before they leave, many plastics and glasses (like bottled drinks) are thrown away and not recycled, and…