Environment

The environment has been the most important area of Community Public Private Partnership. Since the early 1990's business has increasingly been involved in reducing environmental impact. As consumers have become more environmentally aware so the benefits to companies of being environmentally conscious have increased. For those companies looking to strengthen their long-term brand, environmental partnerships have provided an ideal means to gain credit in their community.

How do Environmental Public Private Partnerships benefit business and society?:

• Environmental Education - enabling youth, society and business make better informed choices regarding their interaction with the planet
  
• Conservation - Protecting species and habitat ensures a diversity of plants and animals, which is essential to protect a wide gene pool and prevention of species extinction.
  
• Global Warming - Initiatives that reduce carbon emissions or increase carbon sequestration, help reduce climate change and the instability it may cause.
  
  
  
  
• Water - Initiatives that conserve water and reduce pollution ensure a clean and available supply for society at large.
  
• Youth Inspiration - Inspiring and educating future leaders provides a solid foundation for society to move forward versant in the needs of the wider community and the environment
  
• Sustainable Development - Provides a basis for business, society and the environment to develop and grow, in a manner that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" Many environmental programmes support these ideals.
  
• Air Pollution Reduction - Pollutants in the air affect all levels of society. Programmes that educate on reducing emissions can benefit all consumers, particularly in cities most affected by high concentrations of particulates.
  
• Biodiversity - Ensuring a varied flora and fauna is essential for a thriving natural community. Conserving habitat can help protect biodiversity in any environment.
  
• Energy Conservation - Reducing energy usage through efficiency measures can reduce consumption, not only reducing bills but also impact on the environment. With measures to reduce carbon output central to Global Warming reduction, energy conservation has become a key corporate social responsibility goal.
  
• Sustainable Agriculture - Where a farm continues producing indefinitely by integrating the goals of environmental stewardship, farm profitability, and prosperous farming communities. The benefits accrue to society at large, ensuring a vibrant rural community and reduction of environmental impact on the countryside.
  
• Forestry - Planting or replanting wooded areas can benefit society reducing soil erosion and thereby the possibility of flooding. Carbon sequestration programmes such as forestation projects reduce global Warming.
  
• Habitat protection - Habitat destruction is a major factor in causing a species population to decrease, eventually leading to being endangered, or even extinct. Programmes that protect habitat can save endangered species and promote biodiversity.
  
• Indoor Air Quality -As more people work in enclosed offices or factories, the quality of the air in the indoor environment has become an increasing health concern. Projects that educate business about the importance of indoor air quality benefit city workers and consumers

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