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Environmental performance indicators for enhancing environmental management
Author(s) -
Metcalf Kim R.,
Williams Phillip L.,
Minter J. Robert,
Hobson Chris M.
Publication year - 1996
Publication title -
environmental quality management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.249
H-Index - 27
eISSN - 1520-6483
pISSN - 1088-1913
DOI - 10.1002/tqem.3310050403
Subject(s) - business , environmental scanning , environmental compliance , environmental management system , constraint (computer aided design) , liability , environmental resource management , environmental economics , environmental planning , economics , finance , engineering , environmental protection , environmental science , mechanical engineering , ecology , irrigation , biology
Traditionally, environmental issues and concerns have been viewed as a constraint to businesses. This has resulted in environmental managers relying heavily on a reactive, compliance‐based approach to justify change. Businesses are now recognizing that efficient management in the environmental arena can benefit the entire company and open new opportunities for increased profits. Managers have acknowledged that environmental issues can be integrated into daily business trends and activities. Not only does sound environmental management decrease liability, but also in current markets a “green” image can attract investors and customers. This article shows how one tool that progressive companies are focusing attention on—environmental performance indicators—is being used to convey the current status of environmental issues and improve the management of these issues for the benefit of the company as well as the environment.