I said yes, due to smaller sized companies lacking the resources that big corporations have. Financial incentives give them the ability or opportunity to compete while also reducing their …Read MoreI said yes, due to smaller sized companies lacking the resources that big corporations have. Financial incentives give them the ability or opportunity to compete while also reducing their environmental footprint overall.Read Less
Financial incentives are oftentimes the best form of persuasion for corporations and lawmakers alike. If they are offered tax breaks, government stipends, or other financial benefit for reducing …Read MoreFinancial incentives are oftentimes the best form of persuasion for corporations and lawmakers alike. If they are offered tax breaks, government stipends, or other financial benefit for reducing carbon emissions, they are more likely to cooperate.Read Less
Overall, I think the best way to get companies and businesses to adhere to carbon emissions and other climate change policies is to incentivize them instead of penalizing them, as it will naturally …Read MoreOverall, I think the best way to get companies and businesses to adhere to carbon emissions and other climate change policies is to incentivize them instead of penalizing them, as it will naturally merge or fit well with the profit mindset most companies and businesses have. I do also think it would be a great idea to apply these changes or incentives to the entire chain of production or distribution and not only the businesses, it might help to make the changes more sustainable over time if incentives or administrations were to change.Read Less
Originally I had clicked yes upon reading the question, but my answer would now lie around “maybe”. The idea is in concept a good one, because carbon emissions are a pressing issue and something that …Read MoreOriginally I had clicked yes upon reading the question, but my answer would now lie around “maybe”. The idea is in concept a good one, because carbon emissions are a pressing issue and something that we must take ahold of instantly. The issue I encountered was the one of potential corruption, as corruption can become common in dealings with money. This proposed idea is definitely not bribery, but it could easily become muddy when it comes to the morality of it.Read Less
I voted yes, especially because in a capitalist structure, companies strive to maximize profits. Therefore, if reducing carbon emissions can increase a company’s profits, they are more likely to …Read MoreI voted yes, especially because in a capitalist structure, companies strive to maximize profits. Therefore, if reducing carbon emissions can increase a company’s profits, they are more likely to implement those changes.Read Less
I said yes, due to smaller sized companies lacking the resources that big corporations have. Financial incentives give them the ability or opportunity to compete while also reducing their …Read MoreI said yes, due to smaller sized companies lacking the resources that big corporations have. Financial incentives give them the ability or opportunity to compete while also reducing their environmental footprint overall. Read Less
Financial incentives are oftentimes the best form of persuasion for corporations and lawmakers alike. If they are offered tax breaks, government stipends, or other financial benefit for reducing …Read MoreFinancial incentives are oftentimes the best form of persuasion for corporations and lawmakers alike. If they are offered tax breaks, government stipends, or other financial benefit for reducing carbon emissions, they are more likely to cooperate. Read Less
Overall, I think the best way to get companies and businesses to adhere to carbon emissions and other climate change policies is to incentivize them instead of penalizing them, as it will naturally …Read MoreOverall, I think the best way to get companies and businesses to adhere to carbon emissions and other climate change policies is to incentivize them instead of penalizing them, as it will naturally merge or fit well with the profit mindset most companies and businesses have. I do also think it would be a great idea to apply these changes or incentives to the entire chain of production or distribution and not only the businesses, it might help to make the changes more sustainable over time if incentives or administrations were to change. Read Less
Originally I had clicked yes upon reading the question, but my answer would now lie around “maybe”. The idea is in concept a good one, because carbon emissions are a pressing issue and something that …Read MoreOriginally I had clicked yes upon reading the question, but my answer would now lie around “maybe”. The idea is in concept a good one, because carbon emissions are a pressing issue and something that we must take ahold of instantly. The issue I encountered was the one of potential corruption, as corruption can become common in dealings with money. This proposed idea is definitely not bribery, but it could easily become muddy when it comes to the morality of it. Read Less
I voted yes, especially because in a capitalist structure, companies strive to maximize profits. Therefore, if reducing carbon emissions can increase a company’s profits, they are more likely to …Read MoreI voted yes, especially because in a capitalist structure, companies strive to maximize profits. Therefore, if reducing carbon emissions can increase a company’s profits, they are more likely to implement those changes. Read Less