Environmental Management in Organizations

Introduction

Part I The Environmental Context
1.1 The Earth's Natural Systems
1.2 State of the Global Environment
1.3 Sustainability and Sustainable Development
1.4 Valuing Ecosystems and their Services
1.5 Overview of the Law and International Legislation
1.6 European Union Policy and Legislation
1.7 The UK Legislative Context

Part II Environmental Themes
2.1 Biodiversity and Conservation
2.2 Chemicals
2.3 Climate Change
2.4 Energy
2.5 Food and Agriculture
2.6 Pollution Prevention and Control
2.7 Transport and Greenhouse Gases

Part III Managing Environmental Performance
3.1 The Response of Organizations
3.2 Environmental Management Systems
3.3 Sustainable Procurement
3.4 Environmental Product Development
3.5 Waste Management and Producer Responsibility
3.6 Contaminated Land
3.7 Engaging with People in Your Organization

Part IV Measuring and Communicating Environmental Performance
4.1 Emissions and Contamination Standards
4.2 Measurement and Monitoring
4.3 Auditing
4.4 Environmental Performance Indicators
4.5 Reporting and Accounting
4.6 Engaging with Stakeholders

Part V Evaluation Tools
5.1 Environmental Impact Assessment
5.2 Strategic Environmental Assessment
5.3 Environmental Risk Governance
5.4 Life Cycle Assessment

Part VI The Challenges Ahead for the Environmental Profession
6.1 The Sustainability Challenge
6.2 Getting Beyond Integrated Thinking and Governance
6.3 The Future of the Environmental Profession