Discussion 3

lthough sustainable operations have many benefits for organizations, consumers, and society, they also come with many business risks. In this discussion, you will explore sustainability operations of major organizations to reflect on what they are doing well, the benefits their sustainable operations may bring, and the potential risks associated with their sustainable operations. In evaluating the risks and benefits of prioritizing sustainability, you will also learn the importance of justifying organizational priorities, which will assist you in completing the first section of your course project.
First, take some time to explore a few different organizations’ sustainable operations statements on their websites.
You may explore organizations you are familiar with or use the following:
• Starbucks Stories
o Select Social Impact from the navigation bar, then select from the story topics in the drop-down menu to explore the stories. Be sure to explore the Sustainability topic. https://stories.starbucks.com/
• L’Oréal Group: Commitments and Responsibilities https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/
• Dixie Cares: An Eye Toward the Future https://www.dixie.com/sustainability?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Cups%20-%20Non%20Brand%20-%20Sustainability%20-%20BMM&utm_term=%20sustainable%20%20companies&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjpD5zaHD6gIVIgiICR0PkgjPEAAYASAAEgLTzPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
• Peabody: Sustainability Approach
Be sure to explore the Sustainability topic.
L’Oréal Group: Commitments and Responsibilities
Dixie Cares: https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/
and https://www.dixie.com/sustainability?utm_source=GOOGLE&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Cups%20-%20Non%20Brand%20-%20Sustainability%20-%20BMM&utm_term=%20sustainable%20%20companies&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjpD5zaHD6gIVIgiICR0PkgjPEAAYASAAEgLTzPD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
An Eye Toward the Future
Peabody: Sustainability Approach https://www.loreal.com/en/commitments-and-responsibilities/