Identifying Environmental Aspects and Their Impact on Business Practices

The video tutorial explains environmental aspects as elements of an organization's activities that impact the environment, either positively or negatively. It distinguishes between direct aspects, which are under the organization's control, and indirect aspects, which can be influenced but not controlled. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of assessing these aspects to identify improvement opportunities. It suggests creating a process flowchart and consulting different departments to understand and identify significant aspects. The significance is determined by environmental harm, frequency, legal requirements, and potential reputational damage. Regular review of these aspects is recommended.

What is an environmental aspect?

• A marketing strategy

• A part of an organization's activities that impacts the environment

• A legal document

• A financial report of an organization

Which of the following is an example of a direct environmental aspect?

• Recycling practices of a partner company

• Emissions from a backup diesel generator

• Emissions from a supplier's vehicles

• Energy consumption of a neighboring business

How can you influence indirect environmental aspects?

• By choosing suppliers with better environmental practices

• By controlling their emissions directly

• By taking over their operations

• By ignoring them

What is a recommended method to understand your environmental aspects?

• Conducting a financial audit

• Creating a process flowchart

• Ignoring them

• Hiring a marketing consultant

What factors determine the significance of an environmental aspect?

• Environmental harm, frequency, legal control, and reputation impact

• Cost, time, and employee satisfaction

• Market trends and customer feedback

• Competitor analysis and market share

How often should you review your environmental aspects?

• Once a year or when changes occur

• Every month

• Only when legally required

• Every five years