Voluntary Industry Codes Of Conduct For The Environment

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Publisher : UNEP/Earthprint
ISBN 13 : 9280716948
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Voluntary Industry Codes of Conduct for the Environment written by and published by UNEP/Earthprint. This book was released on 1998 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication provides a broad perspective of voluntary codes, discussing what they can & cannot do, stressing the need for government regulations. It discusses the range & different types of industry codes & the ultimate role of companies in implementing them. It also outlines the five critical aspects for making voluntary codes effective in improving industry's environmental performance & illustrates how each can be phased in over time as experience is gained & resources permit.

Author : Patrick ten Brink
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351282263
Total Pages : 565 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Voluntary Environmental Agreements written by Patrick ten Brink and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-08-25 with total page 565 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Voluntary environmental agreements (VEAs) – generally agreements between government and business – have been regarded by many as a key new instrument for meeting environmental objectives in a flexible manner. Their performance to date has, however, also led to considerable criticism, with several parties arguing that they are methods for avoiding real action that goes beyond "business-as-usual". Is either of these positions justified? The aim of this book is to highlight and learn the lessons from existing experience, looking not just at results but also at specific elements of agreements and also at the process of the agreement itself. Lessons are drawn from experience from across the world, covering the full range of environmental challenges, and from the perspective of key stakeholder groups. Importantly, the book also presents tools for assessing and improving existing agreements and includes recommendations and guidelines for future agreements in key areas such as climate change. It also deals at length with the problem of how such agreements might be used in developing and transitional economies. The overall view of the book is that there is a real potential for the future use of VEAs as part of the policy mix and as a tool for sharing the responsibility for meeting environmental objectives. For the agreements to play this role, however, significant steps are needed to ensure that they are effective, efficient, equitable and appropriately linked to a portfolio of other instruments. The book is divided into four sections. First, existing agreements, their development and efficacy are considered; second, the prospects for voluntary agreements in developing and transitional economies are discussed; third, a range of authors examine the role of VEAs as part of the policy mix to combat climate change; and, finally, the book concludes with an examination of how new tools for evaluating and improving VEAs could be utilized in the future. Voluntary Environmental Agreements will be of interest not only to academics, governments and businesses wishing to understand this specific instrument, but also to those already implementing or considering applying VEAs to meet their environmental objectives.

Author : Michael Harrison Smith
Publisher : Earthscan
ISBN 13 : 1849773130
Total Pages : 568 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Natural Advantage of Nations written by Michael Harrison Smith and published by Earthscan. This book was released on 2013 with total page 568 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is more than just a 'palliative care' guide for the planet - it is about innovation, solutions, competitiveness and profitability. At work, at home and as members of society, our generation has an opportunity - to be part of the obligation - and an exciting solution in restoring the balance. The authors present a bold vision for the future and demonstrate how we can get there, drawing on lessons of competitive advantage theory and the latest in sustainability, economics, innovation, business and governance theory and practice. The result is nothing less than the most authoritative and comprehensive guide to date, to building the new ecologically sustainable economy. For further information about The Natural Edge Project and to view the book's online companion, visit www.naturaledgeproject.net.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Industry and Environment written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : School of Law and School of Natural Resources and the Environment Edward A Parson
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
ISBN 13 : 9780802084064
Total Pages : 450 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Governing the Environment written by School of Law and School of Natural Resources and the Environment Edward A Parson and published by University of Toronto Press. This book was released on 2001-01-01 with total page 450 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This collection of seven essays, authored by leading Canadian academics, examines different aspects of the relationship between government and environmental issues.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264266313
Total Pages : 139 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Foreign Direct Investment and the Environment written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 1999-10-08 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This conference proceedings analyses the key issues in the FDI and environment relationship.

Author : Emeka Duruigbo
Publisher : BRILL
ISBN 13 : 9004480730
Total Pages : 278 pages
Book Rating : 4.35/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Multinational Corporations and International Law: Accountablility and Compliance Issues in the Petroleum Industry written by Emeka Duruigbo and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The author proposes that international law can be strengthened by incorporating and integrating multinational corporations more fully into the international legal system. The establishment of international norms of corporate responsibility and accountability under accepted international law could thereby lead to mutual benefits. Multinational corporations would enjoy de jure protections enhancing their global business activities; and countries where these corporations have considerable social, economic and environmental effect on their communities will have recourse to hold corporations accountable for harmful actions. Published under the Transnational Publishers imprint.

Author : OECD
Publisher : OECD Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9264180265
Total Pages : 144 pages
Book Rating : 4.60/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Voluntary Approaches for Environmental Policy An Assessment written by OECD and published by OECD Publishing. This book was released on 2000-01-11 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book provides a systematic analysis of the different types of voluntary approaches for environmental policy, their economic characteristics, their role and effectiveness.

Author : M. K. Tolba
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
ISBN 13 : 0953494470
Total Pages : 1242 pages
Book Rating : 4.77/5 ( download)

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Download or read book OUR FRAGILE WORLD: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development - Volume II written by M. K. Tolba and published by EOLSS Publications. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 1242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Our Fragile World: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development presents perspectives of several important subjects that are covered in greater detail and depth in the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). The contributions to the two volumes provide an integrated presentation of knowledge and worldviews related to the state of: Earth's natural resources, social resources, institutional resources, and economic and financial resources. They present the vision and thinking of over 200 authors in support of efforts to solve the complex problems connected with sustainable development, and to secure perennial life support on "The Blue Planet'. These contributions are holistic, informative, forward looking, and will be of interest to a broad readership. This volume presents contributions with focus on the Economic and Institutional Dimensions of Sustainable Development in two sections: KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT (Knowledge; Technology and Management ; Economics; Finance and trade). – POLICY AND INSITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (Policy Issues; Institutional implications; Regional Analysis).

Author : Nelson Leonard Nemerow
Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 0120884410
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Environmental Solutions written by Nelson Leonard Nemerow and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2005-08 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In our changing world, society demands more comprehensive and thoughtful solutions from environmental engineers, environmental consultants and scientists dealing with the degradation of our environment. Lead by Nelson Nemerow and Franklin Agardy, experts in business, academia, government and practice have been brought together in Environmental Solutions to provide guidance for these environmental professionals. The reader is presented with a variety of solutions to common and not so common environmental problems which lay the groundwork for environmental advocates to decide which solutions will work best for their particular circumstances. This book discusses chemical, biological, physical, forensic, medical, international, economic, political, industrial-collaborative solutions and solutions for rural and developing countries giving readers the freedom to evaluate a variety of options and make informed decisions. End of chapter questions and additional resources are included making this an invaluable teaching tool and ideal reference for those currently involved in improving and preserving our environment. Contributions by international experts in government, industry, and academia. Editors are recognized as the editors of Environmental Engineering, the best selling title published by John Wiley. The first action-oriented book for environmental engineers.