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2014
February
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Environmental Reporting
Environmental Reporting
Environmental Reporting in the UK Furniture and Bed Manufacturing Sector
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Dear Sir or Madam,
We are conducting a small survey for a group accounting coursework at Edinburgh Napier University about Environmental Reporting in the UK Furniture and Bed Manufacturing Sector.
There are ten questions which will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete.
Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. Although it will be very beneficial for us to gather your responses and opinions.
The data from this research will only be used for coursework purposes.
If you have questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, you may contact us by email at
[email protected]
Our research is supervised by Grahame Steven, lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University, who can be contacted at
[email protected]
regarding any queries.
Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the
Continue
button below.
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1) Does your company currently use environmental reporting?
Yes, to a great extent
Yes, but only to small extent
No, and not planning to use
No, but intending to implement it
Do not know
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2) How long has your company been using environmental reporting?
-- Select --
Not at all
< 1 year
< 3 years
< 5 years
< 10 years
10 years +
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3) Which of the following policies is your company currently using to be environmentally friendly (Select all that apply)?
If you are a non-user, please tick "No policies currently used " and any other that you think could be used if your company was to implement environmental reporting.
Carbon footprint reduction
Solvent reduction
Dust extraction and wood combustion
Recycle/reuse of materials
Packaging optimisation
Energy management
Motivating management and staff to improve performance
Manufacture of green furniture
Waste management
No policies currently used
Other
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4) Which of the following fields is environmental reporting used for (Select all that apply)?
If you are a non-user, please tick "Not used" and any other fields that you think environmental reporting could be used for in your company if implemented.
Business forecasting and planning
Financial and cashflow planning
Performance measurement/benchmarking
Balanced Scorecard
Investment appraisal
Cost/benefit analysis
Value based management
Product pricing
External reporting
Reduce carbon footprint, pollution prevention, waste management
Monitor suppliers’ environmental performance
Not used
Other
5) How important are the following reasons for using environmental reporting?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Slightly Important
Not Important
Do not know
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Compliance with reporting regulations
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Investor expectation
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Customer expectation
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Social image
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Cost saving
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Existence of staff who have previous experience of environmental reporting
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Other companies in the same industry are using it
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Other industries are using it
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Internal management information such as benchmarking, risk management etc.
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6) Which of the following BENEFITS have you encountered in relation to using environmental reporting (Select all that apply)?
If you are a non-user, please tick "Not used" and any other benefits that you believe could be relevant to your company if implemented.
Reduced costs
Improved social image
Improved efficiency
Improved waste management
Better supplier relationship
Better product design
Increased motivation
Not used
Other
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7) Which of the following ISSUES have you encountered in relation to using environmental reporting (Select all that apply)?
If you are a non-user, please tick "Not used" and any other issues that you believe could be relevant to your company if implemented.
Time consuming
Costs exceed benefits
Difficulties in obtaining reliable data
Lack of motivation
Lack of co-operation between departments
Lack of knowledge and understanding
Insufficient external guidelines
Not used
Other
8) How important are the following reasons for
NOT
using environmental reporting?
Very Important
Important
Neutral
Slightly Important
Not Important
Do not know
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No legal reporting requirements
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Costs are expected to exceed benefits
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Focus on short-term in order to survive in current economic climate
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Difficulties in collecting and measuring data
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Lack of external pressure
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Lack of specialist knowledge or skills
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Lack of communication/co-ordination between departments
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Lack of interest
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Lack of time
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9) Is your company currently working with your suppliers to comply with an environmental policy?
Yes, to a great extent
Yes, but only to a small extent
No, and not planning to
No, but intending to
Do not know
Please provide your company name and an approximate number of employees (these will be used for research purposes only).
If you are willing to be contacted to answer any further questions please provide your preferred contact details below.
Thank you for taking the time to participate in this survey. We truly value the information you have provided. Do not hesitate to contact us at
[email protected]
if you have any queries.
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Company Name
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Number of Employees
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First / Last Name
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Address
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City
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County
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Postcode
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Phone
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Email Address
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