This drives companies to improve their overall performance to reduce the risk of being held liable or found negligent for accidents or environmental damage. This is a risky aspect of the company even when it acts prudently and uses evidence-based business processes in carrying out daily business practices. To reduce liability, many organizations implement rigorous risk reduction mechanisms, lowering the levels of pollution and toxic substances associated with their supply chains and products (Kleindorfer and Saad, 2005). For example, the automotive industry conducts extensive research to ensure that vehicles are environmentally friendly and off-road