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Business and the Environment: Meeting the Challenge?

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1.To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements?
Strongly agree
Agree
Neither agree or disagree
Disagree
Strongly disagree
Reducing our enviromental impact will reduce our costs
The environment agenda will create new business opportunities
Business is not taking a lead on climate change
Few businesses understand the implications of climate change
In these economically challenging times the environment is a low priority
My business is prepared to forgo profits in order to meet carbon emission targets
2.How important are the following for your company to reduce its environmental impact?
Very important
Important
Not very important
Not important at all
Pressure from customers
Pressure from employees
Pressure from your supply chain
Brand building
To demonstrate market leadership
Competition
Compliance with legislation
Energy costs
Security of energy supplies
Environmental concerns
Lower taxes (landfill tax climate change levy, fuel duty)