Responsible consumption and production by 2020, achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle, in accordance with agreed. The issues of responsible consumption or consumer social responsibility cnsr nevertheless continues to receive insufficient research attention. Use these eleven targets to create action for responsible consumption and production. Consumption is driven by wealth, the present discounted value of future incomes, real interest rates, and current. Consumption and investment account for a large proportion of gdp. Sustainable consumption and production this business primer provides a brief introduction to the growing trend towards sustainable consumption and production, i. Oct 16, 2018 the motivations and actions of socially responsible consumers are important for the success of corporate social responsibility csr. Pdf socially responsible consumption is an important prerequisite to successful voluntary conservation programs. When we choose something because it is environmentally friendly or socially just, we make it easier for more such products and services to be developed in the future. Sustainable production and consumption journal elsevier. Only with adobe acrobat reader you can view, sign, collect and track feedback, and share pdfs for.
Responsible consumption sustainability at scu santa clara. Is toms of maine toothpaste really green if consumers leave the water running while they brush their teeth. We learn that in that year, about four french people out of ten said that responsible consumption was for them to buy locally made products. It is in the interest of business to find new solutions that enable sustainable consumption and production patterns.
Responsible consumption and production international. Previous goal next goal 12 of 17 global goals download and print download and print download and print. In other words, food is discarded even when it is still suitable for human consumption, resulting from, for example, poor purchase planning and not consuming food before expiration or best before dates. The 12 th sustainable development goal sdg12 aims at ensuring responsible consumption and production patterns everywhere in the world, notably by halving global food waste per capita and ensuring the efficient and sustainable use of natural resources by 2030. Support developing countries to strengthen their scientific and technological capacity to move towards more sustainable patterns of consumption and production 12. The theory of responsible consumption offers a guide to marketing policy that promises movement toward a solution of growing environmental constraints on managerial freedom. Survey through the literatures has not reveal any studies that link ones belief and behaviour to socially responsible consumption. Responsible food consumption may play an important role in the broad framework of policies aimed at improving food system sustainability. A better understanding of environmental and social impacts of products and services is needed, both of product life cycles and how these are affected by use within lifestyles. Responsible consumption as a large institution, scu approaches our resource needs through mindful consumption.
Download free acrobat reader dc software, the only pdf viewer that lets you read, search, print, and interact with virtually any type of pdf file. To ensure responsible consumption and production, we all have to take action. By 2030 this goal aims to achieve sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Sustainable consumption and production united nations. Food waste in medium and highincome countries occurs largely at the consumption stage, arising from consumer behaviour. The theory of responsible consumption offers a guide to marketing policy that promises movement toward a solution of growing environmental constraints on managerial. Responsible consumption according to the french 2015.
But today, the condition of forests in the us and around the world is. The response of consumption to income harvard university. Unctad dgff2016 sdg goal 12 responsible consumption and. We must plan for a notsodistant future when even recycled water wont be abundant for landscaping use. The importance of corporate social responsibility for. Responsible consumption protects earths sources, sinks, and communities and improves the quality of life for an individual consumer and for society as a whole. Apr 22, 2015 this graph shows the opinion of the french about the main reasons why people support responsible consumption in 2015. To promote continued and sustainable growth, we will need to use fewer resources to do more. In this section, resources for green goods and services, produced by companies with good environmental records, will be available, as well information about ways to.
Criteria for a theory of responsible consumption george. Rational consumers attempt to smooth consumption over time, borrowing in bad years and saving in good ones. Individuals contribute to local and global sustainability when they adopt more responsible patterns of buying and consumption, thereby consuming less energy and fewer resources. From furniture to facial tissue, we all use forest products every day. Reducing our environmental impact, promoting the use of renewable sources of energy and encouraging responsible purchasing decisions are just some of the ways that iso standards contribute to sustainable consumption and production. The synthesis was presented during the plateform for ethical consumption for the alliance for a responsible and united world. It is legal for adults 21 or older to possess and consume cannabis marijuana, weed, pot in california. Responsible consumption and production global dimension. Therefore, the pr imary objective of the present study is to investigate the effect of religiosity and money ethics on socially responsible consumption. Responsible consumption angela green, laytonia goodman, ramona shuman, robin boyette soc105 irma j. Elements of sustainable consumption and production include reducing food waste, safely managing chemicals, responsibly using natural resources, and educating companies and individuals about sustainable practices. The journal aims to provide a leading platform for publishing highquality interdisciplinary papers on research and practice in.
Jacquie ottmans green marketing blog responsible consumption is the next frontier in green marketing. The concept of responsible consumption is complex and characterized by a large diversity of practices. Responsible consumption and production and sustainable development. Armenia development strategy 20142025 states that parallel to the governments efforts for improving the rates of economic growth, measures should be taken to reduce as much as possible the associated environmental risks. Chapter 7 consumerism final draft august 2009 consumerism is the belief that personal wellbeing and happiness depends to a very large extent on the level of personal consumption, particularly on the purchase of material. Download the primary icon and target icons for goal 12 in png and vector formats. Responsible consumption every choice we make as a consumer has an impacton the environment and on society. Permanent income yp, is defined to equal the righthand side of 7. The first definition was coined by fisk 1973, who referred to responsible consumption as the rational and efficient use of resources with respect to the global human population. Sustainable production and consumption can be defined as production and use of products and services in a manner that is socially beneficial, economically viable and environmentally benign over their whole life cycle. Chapter 2 consumption theory much ofthe most insightful empirical work in macroeconomics over the past twenty years has been concerned with consumption.
And we all share a personal responsibility to pass down healthy forests to our children and grandchildren. Labour standards, climate protection and the responsible use of natural resources in accommodation and incoming agencies as well as the respect for the human rights of everybody involved are central elements of a sustainable tourism value chain. Sale of cannabis from licensed retail outlets will become legal january 1, 2018. Behaviors supporting responsible food consumption according. Apr 22, 2015 this chart highlights purchasing behavior supporting responsible food consumption according to the french in 2015. Mankiw, the response of consumption to income measured by the expected present value of future labor income. Inside the sustainable consumption theoretical toolbox. Responsible consumption and production challenges solutions.
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