The atmosphere of the earth contains a perfect balance of all kinds of gases, few of which are essential for the sustenance of the life of humans. However, this delicate balance of the atmosphere has now come to be threatened by the production of man-made pollutants and discharges which are emitted mostly in the form of by-products by a number of industries and even some daily human activities like cooking and burning of firewood, coal etc.
It has been noticed that the electrical power industry is mainly responsible for the large amounts of carbon emissions and sulfur dioxide in the earth’s atmosphere. Thus, it is necessary for them to try and decrease the amount of pollutants generated by employing suitable measures which, even though quite expensive, can prove to be effective in cutting down carbon emissions and safeguarding the atmosphere.
Building Awareness
Companies are now employing efficient CSR measures to deal with the problem of carbon emissions. They have managed to integrate CSR into the corporate structure and have included the employees to play an active role in the process.
Corporations need to be aware about the impact of their activities on the atmosphere. This is possible by giving predominance to the topic in the boardroom. There are a couple of corporate executives who are wary of this sort of an agenda item but it is important to enlighten them about the positive impact diminishing the carbon footprint can have on a business. They are sure to pay attention when they learn that this simple step can lead to the reduction of running costs by a huge margin.
Ways to Handle Carbon Emission
One of the easiest methods a company can employ to reduce carbon in the atmosphere is to plant a tree since one tree is capable of absorbing an enormous amount of carbon from the environment in its lifetime. It is also necessary to turn off the lights in the morning or when everyone is leaving a room. Use of daylight should be promoted. Recycled papers are another great way to show that the company cares about the plight of the environment. It is also very important for corporations to provide recycling facilities. This not only helps the environment by lowering the carbon level but also makes sense commercially in the long run.
Steps for the Future
The level of progress exhibited by many companies across the globe regarding the reduction of carbon emission through CSR is indeed quite astonishing. A number of companies have adopted a specific target of expanding their carbon footprint measurement in the close future to contain emissions from their retail shops and other direct units. There are some corporations which are not mainly a retailer but carry out operations through a sizeable number of outlets. These companies make up for this by owning services and vehicles which have a minimum impact on carbon level in the atmosphere. Many companies have decided to focus on their carbon footprint reporting operations along with their expanding their scope to include different greenhouse gases. However, the handling of the emission of carbon still is number one in priority.
