“Your Solution Oriented HR Partner”

Profesional Training & Education for Growing Entrepreneurs

PARTICIPANT’S WORKBOOK:

ENVIRONMENTAL
SUSTAINABILITY &
SOCIAL IMPACT
TRAINER’S NAME: ASHRI CHE HUSSIN
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 1: INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................ 1

1.1 How to get the most from this Module. ............................................. 1
1.2. “Knowing Me, Knowing You” ............................................................ 1
1.3. My Learning Expectations .................................................................... 1
1.4. Overall Module Objectives .................................................................. 1
PART 2: CONCEPT AND IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY
AND SOCIAL IMPACT ................................................................................................................. 2
2.1 Defining Environmental Sustainability and Social Impact?......... 2
2.2 Three Pillars of Sustainability .............................................................. 3
2.3 Environmental Sustainability is a Necessity .................................... 3
2.4 National Policy on the Environment (Dasar Alam Sekitar Negara)
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PART 3: CRITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ...... 5
3.1 Critical Factors Affecting Environmental Sustainability ............... 5
3.2 Case Study ............................................................................................... 6
PART 4: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND APPROACH ............. 7
4.1. Current Vs Sustainability Emphasis .................................................. 7
4.2 Four Strategies Towards Environmental Sustainability ................ 8
PART 5: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUNG EXECUTIVE TOWARDS
ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY ..................................................................................... 9
5.1 Workplace Practices for Better Environmental Sustainability ...... 9
5.2 Five Workable Ideas for Environmental Initiatives ........................ 9
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PART 1: INTRODUCTION

1.1 How to get the most from this Module.

 Participate in all activities.

 Put your thoughts, insights and share ideas during the module.
 Take notes, draw, and sketch wherever you see necessary to illustrate your thoughts.

1.2. “Knowing Me, Knowing You”

My name: …………………………………………..…………………………..…,

My hometown: ……………………………………………………………….……

My background of study:…………………………………………………………

What you do not like other do to you: ………………….………….……………

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1.3. My Learning Expectations

Three (3) of my personal learning expectations towards this module are:

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2. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3. …………………………………………………………………………………………………………

1.4. Overall Module Objectives

At the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Understand the importance of environmental sustainability and social impact;
2. Explain the critical factors affecting environmental sustainability and social impact;
3. Apply strategies and approach to develop environmental sustainability and enhance
social impact; and
4. Determine the roles and responsibilities of young executives towards achieving
environmental sustainability.

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PART 2: CONCEPT AND IMPORTANCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT

2.1 Defining Environmental Sustainability and Social

Impact?

A. Environmental Sustainability is ………………...…………………………………………………

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B. The importance of environmental sustainability:

i. Environmental quality ……………………………………………………………………...
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ii. Growth ……………………………………………………………………………………….
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iii. Healthcare ……………………………………………………………………………………
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C. Social Impact is ……………………………………………………………………………….……….

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D. The importance of social impact: …………………………………………………………………..

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2.2 Three Pillars of Sustainability

It has three main pillars:

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and …………………………..
These three pillars are informally
referred to as …………………………..,
……………………. and ……………….

2.3 Environmental Sustainability is a Necessity

 Environmental sustainability is not a choice but a necessity

 Why many companies do not emphasize?

1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

 Companies may face additional costs of purchasing new equipment, materials and other

higher costs associated with shifting to sustainable products.

2.4 National Policy on the Environment (Dasar Alam Sekitar

Negara)

 Policy Statement of DASN

1. Policy Statement:
For continuous economic, social and cultural progress and enhancement of the quality life
of Malaysians, through environmentally sound and sustainable development

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 Objective of DASN:
1. The objective of the policy is to achieve:
• A clean, safe, healthy and productive environment for present and future generations;
• Conservation of the country’s unique and diverse cultural and natural heritage with
effective participation by all sectors of society; and
• Sustainable lifestyle and patterns of consumption and production.

 Principles of National Policy on the Environment

1. Stewardship of the Environment: …………………….…………………………………………
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2. Conservation of Nature’s Vitality and Diversity: …………………….…..……………….……
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3. Continuous Improvement in the Quality of Environment: ……………………………………
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4. Sustainable Use of Natural Resources: ……………….…………………………………………
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5. Integrated Decision-Making: …………………………..…………………………………………
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6. Role of the Private Sector: ………………………..……..…………………………………………
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7. Commitment and Accountability: …………………….…………………………………………
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8. Active Participation in the International Community: ……………………………………
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PART 3: CRITICAL FACTORS AFFECTING ENVIRONMENTAL

SUSTAINABILITY

3.1 Critical Factors Affecting Environmental Sustainability

Air
Pollution

Food
Water
Supply
Pollution
Factors Problem
Affecting
Environmental
Sustainability

Waste Biodiversity
Production Depletion

Air pollution: ………………………………………………………………………………………….…

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Food supply problem: ……………………………………………………………………………….…

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Biodiversity depletion: ……………………………………………………………………………….…

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Waste production: …………………………………………………………………………………….…

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Water pollution: ……………………...……………………………………………………………….…

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3.2 Case Study

No. Factors Case Study Example

Notes:

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PART 4: ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY AND

APPROACH

4.1. Current Vs Sustainability Emphasis

CURRENT EMPHASIS SUSTAINABILITY EMPHASIS

Notes:

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4.2 Four Strategies Towards Environmental Sustainability

A. Strategy 1: Eco-efficiency
What do we mean by eco-efficiency?
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B. Strategy 2: Environmental certification

The importance of getting environmental certification:
1. …………………………………………………………………………..………………………….

2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

4. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

C. Strategy 3: Eco-branding
Eco Branding... “a firm differentiates itself from its competitors when it provides
something unique that is valuable to buyers beyond simply offering a low price”
(Porter, 1985)
Three basic pre-requisites:
a. …………………………………………………………………………..………………………….

b. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

c. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

D. Strategy 4: Environmental cost management

Environmental cost management enables your business to control the costs
associated with the environmental impact of your company's business operations.

Types of costs:
Internal costs refer to ……………………………….………………………………………
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External costs (also known as externalities) refer to ……………………………………..
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PART 5: ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUNG EXECUTIVE

TOWARDS ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

5.1 Workplace Practices for Better Environmental

Sustainability

1. …………………………………………………………………………..………………………….

2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

3. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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5.2 Five Workable Ideas for Environmental Initiatives

1. …………………………………………………………………………..………………………….

2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………...

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