Businesses have a major role to play in helping protect and enhance the environment. With regard to dangers like for example climate change through carbon dioxide, the usage of toxic substances, the diminution of the Earth´s ozone layer, the greenhouse effect, the destruction of natural habitats and, above all, the fact that we live in a world of waste- the so-called “green issues” or environmental issues are increasingly important and urgently need to be established in business managements. That our nature and environment will nothing but profit from it is widely known. But what are the benefits companies gain by establishing an environmental management? This paper will discuss what the benefits of environmental management in businesses are. Additionally, it will also glance at some organisations supporting this topic.
Table of Contents
- 1 Introduction – Environment Sense as Business Sense
- 2 What are the Organisation's Benefits of Improved Environmental Management?
- 2.1 Waste Minimisation
- 2.2 Improving Energy Efficiency
- 2.3 Company and Employee Transport
- 2.3.1 Workplace Travel Plans
Objectives and Key Themes
This paper aims to explore the organizational benefits derived from improved environmental management. It investigates how environmentally conscious practices translate into tangible advantages for businesses of all sizes.
- Cost reduction through waste minimization, energy efficiency improvements, and optimized transportation.
- Environmental benefits achieved through reduced waste, lower energy consumption, and responsible resource management.
- Compliance with environmental regulations and risk mitigation.
- Improved market positioning and enhanced corporate image.
- Increased efficiency and maximized output.
Chapter Summaries
1 Introduction – Environment Sense as Business Sense: This introductory chapter establishes the crucial role businesses play in environmental protection. It highlights the urgency of integrating environmental concerns into business management practices, emphasizing the growing importance of "green issues" such as climate change and waste management. While the environmental benefits are widely acknowledged, the chapter focuses on exploring the specific advantages companies gain from implementing effective environmental management systems. It lays the groundwork for the subsequent chapters by outlining the paper's objective to detail these benefits and briefly mention supporting organizations.
2 What are the Organisation's Benefits of Improved Environmental Management?: This chapter delves into the organizational benefits of improved environmental management, categorizing them into three key areas: waste minimization, energy efficiency, and company/employee transportation. It underscores that cost savings across these areas significantly improve profitability for businesses of all sizes. The chapter sets the stage for a detailed examination of each area in the subsequent sub-chapters, emphasizing the broad applicability of these principles across diverse organizational contexts.
Keywords
Environmental management, sustainable business practices, waste minimization, energy efficiency, corporate social responsibility, cost savings, environmental regulations, resource management, organizational benefits, profitability.
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- Denise Sajdl (Author), 2004, Green Issues - What are the Benefits of Environmental Management, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/45690
