Why conserving the environment is good business practice

Businesses have a duty to protect the environment as espoused under the Constitution of Kenya and the Environment Management and Coordination Act.

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The right to a clean and healthy environment is provided for in Article 42 of the Constitution. However, despite this provision, a lot of environmental degradation and pollution is frequently done by businesses.

Such businesses face a high risk in this age of environmental consciousness. Not only is there a risk arising from regulatory fines, but also from legal action.

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