Environmental Factor
External element affecting environment: climate, resources, pollution, sustainability.
Real World
Volkswagen's 'Dieselgate' scandal in 2015 showed how failing to meet environmental regulations led to $30 billion in fines and a lasting collapse in consumer trust.
Exam Focus
Link environmental factors to specific PESTLE letters; examiners reward precise terminology like 'legislative' or 'ecological' rather than generic 'environment'.
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