Deutsch: Umgebung / Español: Problema ambiental / Português: Ambiente / Français: Environnement (homonymie) / Italiano: Ambiente
Environment may refer to the physical and biological factors along with their chemical interactions that affect an organism or the surroundings of a physical system that may interact with the system by exchanging mass, energy, or other properties.
In an industrial or industry context, "environment" refers to the external factors and conditions that impact or influence a company, organization, or industry. It includes physical, social, economic, technological, political, and legal factors that can affect business operations, competitiveness, and success.
Examples of elements of the industrial environment:
- Economic conditions (e.g. inflation, unemployment, interest rates)
- Technological advancements
- Competition from other companies and industries
- Government regulations and policies
- Natural resources and environmental concerns
- Demographic changes and consumer behavior
- Global events and trends.