Factors influencing corporate pro-environmental behaviour - a case study from the UK construction sector

Jo Jones; Janet Jackson; Margaret P Bates; Terry L Tudor

doi:10.1504/IJESD.2016.073314

Factors influencing corporate pro-environmental behaviour - a case study from the UK construction sector

Jo Jones, Janet Jackson, Margaret P Bates, Terry L Tudor

University of Northampton

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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
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	https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESD.2016.073314
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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