Doing your own research on stewardship, sustainability, and sustainability reporting, should companies go above and beyond regulatory compliance and pursue more global sustainable practices? Why or why not? What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing so? Is just complying with environmental law sufficient to control environmental hazards? Is there a return on investment for going beyond regulatory compliance, from a financial, legal liability, or public relations point of view? What are the benefits of corporate sustainability reporting?
Be sure to respond to at least two of your classmates. Do not offer a simple statement of agreement or disagreement. Provide a scholarly discussion as to why you agree or have a differing opinion for the selected industry. Be sure to support your responses.
