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Policy (9) | Sustainable development (4)Total articles found: 70
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IEMA Position Statement - Climate Change
Title: IEMA Position Statement - Climate Change 
Article Categories: Policy | Earth and its environment | Energy and carbon management | Reporting, including accounting | Measurement and monitoring | Articles | All Sectors | Science Author: Nick Blyth Organisation: IEMA Published: 25 January 2012 Issue: 1 Abstract: Climate change requires action and leadership at all levels. Environment and sustainability professionals are already making a vital contribution within businesses, organisations and communities. IEMA is committed to supporting these practitioners and to building a professional urgency on climate change. -
Corporate Responsibility: Crime
Title: Corporate Responsibility: Crime
Article Categories: All Sectors | Articles Author: Martin Dorchester & Paul Dumble Published: 14 July 2010 Abstract: As featured in CSR SIG News, Issue 102 of 'the environmentalist' Is corporate crime simply a result of a natural interplay with Government as markets wax and wane in the context of political risk management that exists to control the inevitable corporate harm? Or is it as a consequence of the... (119 words total) -
IEMA Special Report - Adapting to Climate Change Survey
Title: IEMA Special Report - Adapting to Climate Change Survey
Article Categories: All Sectors | Articles Organisation: IEMA Published: 23 December 2009 Abstract: Environment professionals are leading the way in helping organisations to adapt to a changing climate. The results of a recent survey of IEMA members, published in December 2009, show the extent to which the profession is actively engaged in the adaptation agenda. -
Consultation Response - Planning for a Sustainable Future White Paper
Title: Consultation Response - Planning for a Sustainable Future White Paper
Article Categories: Policy and Legislation | Articles Author: Katrina Pierce Published: 17 September 2007 Abstract: Introduction The IEMA and the Ireland & UK Branch of the International Association for Impact Assessment (IAIA) were recently offered the opportunity to jointly comment on the Government’s proposals to improve the planning system set out in Planning for a Sustainable Future. In response, both organisations identified a number of... (84 words total) -
Environment Index 2006
Title: Environment Index 2006
Article Categories: Measurement and monitoring | Performance, including indicators | Articles | All Sectors Author: Business in the Community Published: 09 August 2007 Issue: 2006 Abstract: Introduction The Environment Index is an annual business-led, self-assessed environmental survey that benchmarks companies against both their sector peers, and all other companies that participate in it on the basis of their environmental management and performance. It is a stand-alone module of Business in the Community’s broader Corporate... (78 words total) -
Pre-publication version: Analysis of final REMAS dataset
Title: Pre-publication version: Analysis of final REMAS dataset
Article Categories: Environmental management systems | Articles Author: Roger Salmons Organisation: Environment Group Policy Studies Institute Published: 30 March 2007 Issue: March 2007 Abstract: Pre-publication version: Analysis of final REMAS dataset. Prepublish version REMAS report.pdf (480.5 KB) -
SEA Forum 2006
Title: SEA Forum 2006
Article Categories: Strategic Environmental Assessment | Articles Author: Lee Greenhill Organisation: Claire Pettit Published: 19 March 2007 Abstract: Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Forum Report 2006. 2006 SEA Report.pdf (346.33 KB) -
Taking the first steps in environmental management
Title: Taking the first steps in environmental management
Article Categories: Environmental management systems | Articles Author: Martin Baxter Published: 16 February 2007 Abstract: This article explains clearly how an SME can implement an environmental management system so that the process is not a series of hurdles, but rather a set of practical steps towards raising environmental and business performance. IMS0404-environment.pdf (411.88 KB, 09 February 2012) -
EMAS Newsletters: Latest Issue - 4
Title: EMAS Newsletters: Latest Issue - 4
Article Categories: Environmental management systems | Articles Author: EMAS Helpdesk Published: 12 January 2007 Abstract: Issue 4 - EMAS in Education This newsletter focuses on EMAS in the education sector, which affects about 92 million pupils and students, over 20% of the EU population. EMAS increasingly finds its way into schools, universities and other educational institutions where a wide implementation allows for environmental education, efficient resource use and... (519 words total) -
Improving Business Environmental Performance: Corporate Incentives and Drivers in Decision Making - A Defra Report
Title: Improving Business Environmental Performance: Corporate Incentives and Drivers in Decision Making - A Defra Report
Article Categories: Performance, including indicators | Articles | All Sectors Author: Arthur D Little Published: 21 August 2006 Abstract: Businesses have a critical role to play in protecting and enhancing the environment. The U.K. Government's Sustainable Development Strategy, 'Securing the future', highlights this important role. Business should use its influence to improve on the environmental performance of its operations, supply chains and the products and services it delivers.... (80 words total) -
DuPont EKC Technology Ltd - EMAS INTERIM STATEMENT 2006
Title: DuPont EKC Technology Ltd - EMAS INTERIM STATEMENT 2006
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Chemicals | Articles Author: DuPont EKC Technology Ltd., East Kilbride Published: 07 July 2006 Abstract: This interim statement is provided, as required, under the EMAS Regulations EC/761/2001 and as further specified in the Council Decision EC/681/EC. It provides an update of the environmental events and activities at DuPont EKC Technology, Ltd. in East Kilbride since the last full statement was verified in January of 2004.... (191 words total) -
Student essay award winners - 2006
Title: Student essay award winners - 2006
Article Categories: Articles Author: Anne Goodenough, Catriona Pebble and Louise Newton Published: 06 July 2006 Abstract: First prize was taken by Anne Goodenough. Runners up are Catriona Pebble and Louise Newton. The full essays are available for download here. Anne Goodenough.pdf (81.52 KB, 09 February 2012) Catriona Pebble.pdf (107.87 KB, 10 February 2012) Louise Newton.pdf (195.23 KB, 09 February 2012) -
Handbook on SEA for Cohesion Policy 2007-2013
Title: Handbook on SEA for Cohesion Policy 2007-2013
Article Categories: Strategic Environmental Assessment | National and International Government | Articles Author: Members of the Greening Regional Development Programmes Published: 26 March 2006 Abstract: The Handbook provides information and guidance on how to comply with the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Directive in developing the new UK Structural Fund Programmes. It can also be used for the SEA of Regional Economic Strategies and other development programmes. The Handbook contains sections on: general principles for management... (131 words total) -
EMAS Newsletter - health sector - March 2006
Title: EMAS Newsletter - health sector - March 2006
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Articles Author: EMAS helpdesk - European Commission Published: 26 March 2006 Abstract: This newsletter focuses on the health sector, where EMAS registrations have been growing steadily since 2001. The European Commission Environment and Health Action Plan (2004-2010) proposes an integrated approach between the areas of health, environment and research, which makes it easier to assess the environmental impact on human health. In this... (79 words total) -
Student essay award winners - 2005
Title: Student essay award winners - 2005
Article Categories: Articles | General Author: John Andrews, Nick Pincombe and Sonia Jayne Stephen Published: 01 February 2006 Abstract: John Andrews won the 2005 IEMA student essay competition, and Nick Pincombe and Sonia Jayne Stephen were the runners up. Their winning essays are provided in full. John P Andrews.pdf (35.48 KB, 09 February 2012) Nick Pincombe.pdf (70.39 KB, 10 February 2012) Sonia Jayne Stephen.pdf (65.44 KB, 09 February 2012) -
EMAS and sporting events (2006)
Title: EMAS and sporting events (2006)
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | National and International Government | Articles Author: European Commission Published: 24 January 2006 Abstract: Sporting events are unique short-lived happenings that can take various forms, from football championships to the Olympics, from Formula 1 Grand Prix to athletics. However, they have one common feature: the events often have a considerable impact on the environment. They usually involve extensive infrastructure development, such as stadiums or ski... (111 words total) -
EMAS Environmental Statement 2004
Title: EMAS Environmental Statement 2004
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Aggregates | Articles Author: Baggeridge Brick Plc, Hartlebury Works Site Published: 19 January 2006 Abstract: In my foreword to the Hartlebury Environmental Statement in 1998, I pointed to Baggeridge Brick’s long record of making concern for the environment a fundamental part of its business strategy. I mentioned in our 1989 publication; ‘Commitment to Environmental Conservation’ and said that this philosophy had been carried forward by a... (85 words total) -
Safety and Environment Report 2004
Title: Safety and Environment Report 2004
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Articles Author: Honda Published: 16 January 2006 Abstract: Environment and Safety remain cornerstones of Honda of the UK Manufacturing Ltd’s (HUM) business. Supported by management standards - EMAS, ISO14001 and OHSAS 18001 – HUM continues to set challenging standards for continuous improvement. EMAS_Report_2004.pdf (782.58 KB, 09 February 2012) -
Corporate Social responsibility 2004
Title: Corporate Social responsibility 2004
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Retail | Articles Author: The Co-operative Group Published: 29 December 2005 Abstract: The group’s vision is “To be the world’s most successful consumer co-operative business” Their aims are: to strive for world class levels of business performance; to be open, responsible and rewarding, putting co-operative values and principles into everyday practice; to enhance the lives of our people, members, customers... (73 words total) -
Environmental Statement(EMAS) 2004
Title: Environmental Statement(EMAS) 2004
Article Categories: Reporting, including accounting | Transport | Articles Author: Cosworth Technology Published: 30 November 2005 Abstract: Cosworth Technology Ltd is committed to managing its environmental impacts, both to the local and global environment, and to the continuous improvement of its environmental performance. This is now our sixth published Environmental Statement. EMAS Statement - WHOLE STATEMENT.pdf (2.69 MB, 09 February 2012)
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