Epa Policies

EPA Policies and Business Investments

The place you work, shop, and perform business transactions is just as significant as the place you live. The Environmental Protection Agency is designed to ensure people are entering a safe, hazard free atmosphere. EPA policies force all companies to comply with the guidelines developed by the government. The reasons for the policies are to provide clean water and air, effective emergency planning and preparedness, control of pesticides, and the removal of hazardous waste. Businesses that comply with the rules will reap great benefits.

EPA is regarded as the “nation’s watchdog, striving to ensure that businesses [meet] legal requirements in the area of pollution control” (Climate Change, 2010, Para. 1). As it has been shown in recent studies, pollution can cause health issues, which can result in death. By knowing someone is watching out for the public, businesses will make all necessary preparations to ensure their sites are sustainable for operations.

The impact of EPA policies can be negative or positive for businesses, depending on the involvement of the company. Businesses that generate a “comprehensive greenhouse gas management strategy and pursue energy efficiency and pollution prevention stand to gain a competitive edge over firms that fail to make these changes” (Para. 2). If a firm does not make the changes, it runs the risk of losing current and potential investors, customers, and money.

Until recently, EPA’s goal was to make sure companies were not over polluting by regulating the amount of pollution a company emits. With the global effects and the increased demand for energy, EPA has transitioned to implementing pollution prevention plans. In Energy strategy for the future (2010), it is commented that the demand for energy is expected to increase. A substantial increase in energy prices due to increased demand and constrained supply could impact businesses by:

* Reducing profits due to high...