International Environmental Management Benchmarks

Title: International Environmental Management Benchmarks
Author: David M.W.N.; Clausen, Hitchens, Jens; Fichter, Klaus
ISBN: 3540652965 / 9783540652960
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 306
Publisher: Springer Verlag
Year: 1999
Availability: 45-60 days

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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.

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Preface

A : Requirements and Framework for the Sustainable Company
B : Best Practice Approaches in Environmental Management
C : International Organizations and Networks on Environmental Management

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