Write up to 3 paragraphs which reply to the following questions with your thoughts, ideas, and comments. This will be the foundation for future discussions by your classmates. Be substantive and clear, and use examples to reinforce your ideas:
- What legal and ethical responsibilities do companies have regarding the protection of the environment?
- Cite a legal or ethical guideline that has been enacted to protect the environment and the circumstances under which or reasons why it was written.
- Should firms invest money in sustainability efforts? Why or why not? Who are the stakeholders affected by this?