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Author: Paula Owen Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1135806063 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 198
Book Description
Decommissioning the Brent Spar chronicles the events leading up to the recent decision to recycle the offshore installation in a Norwegian fjord; the Greenpeace campaign to stop it being dumped at sea; the repercussions of Shell's decision to abort the decommissioning at the eleventh hour; and the dialogue processes that have occurred to attempt to resolve the issue. This book will give a balanced, impartial account of the whole situation to its present day, its key aim being to inform the reader about the facts and mechanisms of the dialogue process and the need to approach decisions in a different way. Readers will benefit from an account of the mistakes made by both sides, the input from government, the scientific community, the press and public, and can apply this knowledge to future environmental issues.
Author: Paula Owen Publisher: CRC Press ISBN: 1135806063 Category : Technology & Engineering Languages : en Pages : 198
Book Description
Decommissioning the Brent Spar chronicles the events leading up to the recent decision to recycle the offshore installation in a Norwegian fjord; the Greenpeace campaign to stop it being dumped at sea; the repercussions of Shell's decision to abort the decommissioning at the eleventh hour; and the dialogue processes that have occurred to attempt to resolve the issue. This book will give a balanced, impartial account of the whole situation to its present day, its key aim being to inform the reader about the facts and mechanisms of the dialogue process and the need to approach decisions in a different way. Readers will benefit from an account of the mistakes made by both sides, the input from government, the scientific community, the press and public, and can apply this knowledge to future environmental issues.
Author: David Edwards Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1317574990 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 157
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The Link between Company Environmental & Financial Performance, first published in 1998, is a detailed investigation into the effects of environmental performance – resource efficiency, regulatory compliance, new product and service opportunities – on corporate financial performance. This report makes essential reading for company management, investors and other stakeholders. It demonstrates the quantitative links between environmental and financial performance for the UK’s best and worst environmental performers across a range of business sectors. It shows that there is no financial penalty for being environmentally proactive, and confirms US findings that good environmental performance improves a company’s financial performance.
Author: Joe Smith Publisher: Earthscan ISBN: 9781853836640 Category : Mass media Languages : en Pages : 284
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Some of the greatest challenges facing humanity, such as climate change and biodiversity loss, have enormous implications for economic, social and environmental security. Yet the significance of these issues is not reflected in media reporting.
Author: Gabriel Eweje Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing ISBN: 1780524382 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 339
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This volume aims to assist readers to navigate the conceptual maze surrounding discussions of business and sustainability by offering critical reflection on the state of business action for environmental sustainability and providing evidence about what is actually taking place in real localities and businesses.
Author: Colin Hutchinson Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134179294 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 270
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The major challenge for companies is to create a business that will last. This means they have to take seriously the issue of sustainable development, rather than simply having an environmental policy, conducting social or environmental audits or consulting the stakeholder. It requires more radical change; a thorough review of core values and purposes, with attention to the 'triple bottom line' of money, people and nature. Building to Last shows the way. Part One lays out the factors, including market trends and changing mindsets, which businesses will in future have to take into account. Part Two looks at some of the most enlightened steps so far taken by companies to preserve or enhance profitability while positioning themselves for the next century. The final part examines the different ways in which business can adopt principles of sustainability: independently, through industry associations, with those in their local community and through initiatives and through initiatives such as industrial ecology. It shows how businesses can manage the new challenges, monitor their performance and measure progress towards solutions that will last. This is a useful guide for environmental managers, senior and middle managers and managers of SMEs; and an essential text for academics and students of business schools or courses. Colin Hutchinson is an independent Sustainable Development Facilitator working with businesses, local authorities and environmental charities. He is a member of the Council of the Association for Management, Education and Development and a former Chairman of Sheppard Moscow Ltd. Originally published in 1997
Author: Patricia D. Park Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 0429855613 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 246
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Published in 1998, the impact of current organizational behaviour upon the environment and concern over the long term effects has become almost a household topic. There are a growing number of reference books which discuss the various aspects and importance of this matter, but they often do so in isolation from the environment, education, and training. In addition to this, little has been discussed about the inter-relationships between the various aspects of organizational behaviour and its impact on the environment. This book intends to bridge the gap. It discusses the importance of environmental education and training in three different disciplines: the legal aspects, financial implications, and managerial choices and decision-making.
Author: Tim S. Gray Publisher: Springer ISBN: 1349242373 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 325
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The central controversy running through this book is whether Mrs Thatcher's famous 'green' speeches of 1988 marked a fundamental shift by the Conservative Government towards environmentalism, or whether they were merely political rhetoric, designed to rule out a temporary surge of popular support for the Green Party. The conclusion arrived at is mixed: in some policy areas a definite shift has occurred, but in others it is 'business as usual'. An overall change of gear is still awaited.
Author: Real World Coalition Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1134174187 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 161
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Many people today feel that something has gone wrong with British society and British politics. The quality of like seems to be declining. Crime soars. Traffic and pollution spiral. Mass unemployment is undiminished, while many people experience insecurity and stress at work. Growing poverty and inequality have left many of Britain's citizens excluded from mainstream society. Everywhere, the sense of community seems to be breaking down. In the world as a whole, poverty and conflict cause immense suffering and threaten the security of nations. Global environmental degradation - from the greenhouse effect to the destruction of rainforests - makes the very future of the planet uncertain. Yet the political system seems barely to register what is happening. It is hardly surprising that public disillusionment with politicians and Parliament has never been higher. The Politics of the Real World addresses these interlocking crises. Setting out the issues clearly, it explains how conventional economic and social policies are creating the problems we face, not solving them. Arguing that the British political system itself needs rejuvenating, it proposes a new direction for the UK in an increasingly globalised world.
Author: Walter Leal Filho Publisher: Peter Lang Gmbh, Internationaler Verlag Der Wissenschaften ISBN: Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 280
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Presents case studies and experiences which illustrate how higher education institutions may pursue sustainability. A range of perspectives illustrate how, via projects, networks, academic programs, curriculum greening initiatives, and student involvement, higher education institutions in various countries are trying to bring sustainability closer to their institutional lives. Some subjects are driving environmental strategy with stakeholder preferences, managing US campuses with an ecological vision, and sustainability and higher education in Asia-Pacific. Annotation copyrighted by Book News Inc., Portland, OR
Author: Paula Owen
Author: Paula Owen
Author: David Edwards
Author: Joe Smith
Author: Great Britain. Advisory Committee on Business and the Environment
Author: Gabriel Eweje
Author: Colin Hutchinson
Author: Patricia D. Park
Author: Tim S. Gray
Author: Real World Coalition
Author: Walter Leal Filho