Environmental quality and sustainability are very important to us at Procter and Gamble. How do you feel about that?
At Procter and Gamble, environmental sustainability is engrained in every part of their business. They are committed to positively impacting the communities and environment around the globe in the realm of forestry, packaging, and water. Your interviewer asks this question to assure that you are aware of Procter and Gamble's focus on the environment.
"I believe that environmental quality and sustainability are key defining issues within the consumer products industry. Today, many companies are judged by potential consumers and employees by their positions on issues like these. For example, I'm very impressed by Procter and Gamble's stance on taking steps across its entire supply chain to confirm that sourcing of raw materials does not fund armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and adjoining countries."
"These are very important concerns for me personally, as well. Like Procter and Gamble, I believe that science-based practices can help preserve our planet for generations to come. We can do well as a company and also do good for the environment and for the communities whose resources support our business."
Talk to the interviewer about your thoughts on sustainability and try to align your answer with what you know about Procter and Gamble's practices, policies, and procedures wherever possible. Prior to your interview, researching the company's efforts in environmental stability on their website will pay dividends during your interview.
"I care a lot about the environment and was pleased to see that Proctor & Gamble does as well. I researched a lot about how Proctor & Gamble is taking action and was impressed by the commitment to make all consumer packaging to be recyclable or reusable by 2030! When a company takes the initiative to reduce pollution or conserve natural resources, it says a lot about their commitment to sustainability and sets the example for their employees."
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Anonymous Answer
I am actually passionate about sustainability and try to adopt environmental practices as much as possible. I also saw that P&G was aiming to be zero-emission and already started using recycle beach plastic for your Head & Shoulders bottle which I deeply appreciate.
Marcie's Feedback
Good answer! It's great that you feel that sustainability and protecting the environment are important. The interviewer will also appreciate that you mention specific examples of how P&G is trying to be environmentally friendly. To further strengthen your answer, explain why you personally care about sustainability and why you appreciate P&G's environmental goals. See below for an example.
I'm glad that P&G considers environmental quality and sustainability to be important because I am personally passionate about these causes. We only have one planet, and it's vital we think about the next generation and their future as we live and work today. I've looked into the various ways that P&G is trying to be environmentally sustainable, and I'm impressed by its goal to reach zero emissions, as well as its use of recycled beach plastic for the Head & Shoulders packaging. Since P&G is such a large company, the decisions it makes when it comes to sustainability and the environment have the potential to make such an impact on the world. I look forward to being a part of a company that is always seeking more efficient, smarter, and environmentally friendly ways to operate.