Premium
The introduction of environmental requirements for trucks and construction vehicles used in road maintenance contracts in Sweden
Author(s) -
FaithEll Charlotta
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
corporate social responsibility and environmental management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.519
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1535-3966
pISSN - 1535-3958
DOI - 10.1002/csr.72
Subject(s) - procurement , truck , business , payment , transparency (behavior) , transport engineering , process (computing) , deliverable , process management , marketing , finance , engineering , computer science , computer security , systems engineering , aerospace engineering , operating system
This paper examines the development and implementation of environmental requirements for trucks and construction vehicles in Swedish road maintenance contracts. The process in which the road administration involved relevant organizations in the development of a model for emission‐based payment for the vehicles was analysed in a participatory study. Intentions behind the requirements were investigated using interviews and questionnaires. The results point to the importance of actively involving, informing and training all relevant parties. Transparency towards sub‐contractors and the public is needed to justify the requirements. The payment model, based on environmental performance, is also suggested for use in other types of requirement in road maintenance contracts. To make green procurement an effective policy instrument, the model needs further development, e.g. systematic information, training of clients and contractors, and follow‐up of the requirements. Copyright © 2005 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.