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An investigation into evaluating laptop computers using TBL : social

University of British Columbia. Sustainability Office

This report is the evaluation of the laptop computer brands according to their social aspects of the Triple Bottom Line. By analyzing the social aspects of different brands, the one that is best suitable for selling on UBC campus was identified. All the information was collected from the laptop brands’ websites and annual sustainability reports. In order to determine the most popular brands used on UBC campus, a special survey has been prepared and over 100 students, teachers and staff members have been surveyed. The survey results represent 6 of the most popular brands on campus, which are: Apple, Lenovo, ASUS, Acer, HP and Sony. Social standards behind each of these companies are collected and represented in this report. From the investigation of all six brands, it has been identified that all of the companies are consistent with the social aspects of the Triple Bottom Line (TBL). All of the companies investigated emphasize the valuability of the Corporate Social Responsibility as well as their responsibility in front of society. All six companies do not purchase units containing minerals that have been mined in conflict areas or where human rights are not respected. Companies ensure that there is no child labor used on every step of the supply chain. Disclaimer: “UBC SEEDS provides students with the opportunity to share the findings of their studies, as well as their opinions, conclusions and recommendations with the UBC community. The reader should bear in mind that this is a student project/report and is not an official document of UBC. Furthermore readers should bear in mind that these reports may not reflect the current status of activities at UBC. We urge you to contact the research persons mentioned in a report or the SEEDS Coordinator about the current status of the subject matter of a project/report.”

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University of British Columbia. APSC 262; UBC Social Ecological Economic Development Studies (SEEDS) Student Report

Vancouver : University of British Columbia Library

10.14288/1.0108773

Applied Science, Faculty of

Unreviewed

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