Open AccessExploration of Barriers in Achieving Proactive Environmental Strategies in a Natural Rubber Industry : A Case Study
Author(s) -
Syarifa Arum Kusumastuti,
Suprihatin Suprihatin,
Nastiti Siswi Indrasti
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
jurnal riset teknologi pencegahan pencemaran industri
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2503-5010
pISSN - 2087-0965
DOI - 10.21771/jrtppi.2015.v6.no2.p51-58
Subject(s) - business , environmental management system , factory (object oriented programming) , environmental pollution , natural resource , environmental resource management , environmental scanning , environmental planning , environmental change , human resources , environmental protection , climate change , computer science , management , environmental science , economics , political science , ecology , irrigation , law , biology , programming language
As the evolving of environmental issues over time, the development of environmental management approaches in industries began to shift to the prevention of pollution to reduce environmental impact. However, in practice, many obstacles encountered during the environmental management change to be more proactive. This study aims to explore the barriers of achieving the proactive environmental strategy in a rubber processing industry. Used a case study approach in a natural rubber processing factory, the data was collected through interviews with experts and sources as well as observation in the field. This study shows main barriers that faced by the company consist of financial issue, human resources, communities’ pressure, technological change and communication with environmental experts. The results of this study suggest conducting cooperation with research institutions or environmental experts especially for skills that cannot be controlled by the manager or employees in the company.