Abstract
The need for a more sustainable approach to the management of resources is a key focus for all stakeholders, including organisations. Using a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches within a UK case study construction company, this paper examines the key underlying factors impacting on corporate pro-environmental behaviour. The findings indicate that even though staff generally exhibited strong environmental attitudes and beliefs, these did not always translate into sustainable practices. Based on the findings, strategies on enhancing sustainable environmental management practices within organisations, particularly within the construction sector are also presented.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 1 |
Pages (from-to) | 1-15 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD) |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 1 |
Early online date | 18 Nov 2015 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2016 |
Keywords
- Sustainability
- pro-environmental behaviour
- waste minimisation
- resource conservation
- recycling
- UK construction industry
- corporate behaviour
- case study
- United Kingdom
- sustainable development
- environmental attitudes
- environmental beliefs
- sustainable practices
- environmental management
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Dr Janet Jackson
- University of Northampton, Science - Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science
- Centre for Sustainable Futures
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