International Environmental Management Benchmarks
Best Practice Experiences from America, Japan and Europe
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Beschreibung
Facing the challenges of globalization and ecology, the standards for economic, social and environmental performance of companies are becoming more demanding. This book shows what sustainable development means for the business community and presents best practice approaches in environmental management from Japan, the USA, Brazil and seven European countries. The book stresses that international competitiveness depends on the effective use of innovative management tools and has to be supported by an intelligent system of environmental regulation, that is, promoting innovation and eco-efficiency. Experts with many years of practical experience share their know-how on how to achieve excellency in environmental performance and present concrete steps towards a sustainable company.
Practice approaches in environmental management International overview of important concepts and networks Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
Experts from ten countries share their know-how on how to achieve excellency in environmental performance and present concrete steps towards a sustainable company. The book also introduces international networks, business organizations and governmental agencies that promote the greening of industry.
Autor*in
David M.W.N. Hitchens
Themen in »International Environmental Management Benchmarks«
Banken Environmental Management Nation UNEP business concrete development ecology environment life-cycle assessment (LCA) organization organizations production productivity sustainable development