15 R1.T2 – Module 4: Solutions to environmental problems through social entrepreneurship ü Through the employment of local people, the time spent on travelling to work will be reduced and might even eliminate some bus/car journeys. This would have a consequent impact on the demand for fossil fuels ü Engagement with groups of people who are less likely to be full participants in society and the economy. This targeting of specific groups within society can contribute to the reduction of social exclusion and isolation. ü Social Entrepreneurship contributes to empowering communities and building local democracy through participation in community events and initiatives. ü Last but not least, Social Entrepreneurship can lead to the development of positive effects on motivation of local people and the creation of local role models and heroes thus promoting social cohesion. source: https://blogs.ubc.ca/rexblog/2014/11/11/post-7-class-20blog-post-social-entrepreneurship-and-social-enterprise/ “Did you know?” According to a Research that has been conducted in 2020, although that many have the impression that social enterprises are relatively small and therefore have little impact on the society. But this was false! The Research revealed that 96% of social enterprises in the Netherlands were having an impact on the rest of the enterprises in becoming aware of critical social and/or environmental issues adopting also more responsible practices. The Research explains that this is done in three ways like the graph below depicts:
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