Jones, J., Jackson, J., Bates, M. P. and Tudor, T. L. (2016) Factors influencing corporate pro-environmental behaviour - a case study from the UK construction sector. International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD). 15(1), pp. 1-15. 1474-6778.
| Item Type: | Article |
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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. |
| Uncontrolled 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 |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD896 Industrial and factory wastes H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD72 Economic growth, development, planning > HD75.6 Environmental economics. Sustainable development H Social Sciences > HD Industries. Land use. Labor > HD58.7 Organizational behavior, change and effectiveness. Corporate culture |
| Creators: | Jones, Jo, Jackson, Janet, Bates, Margaret P and Tudor, Terry L |
| Publisher: | Inderscience |
| Northamptonshire and East Midlands: | Environment |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | Faculties > Faculty of Arts, Science & Technology > Environmental Science |
| Date: | 2016 |
| Date Type: | Publication |
| Page Range: | pp. 1-15 |
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development (IJESD) |
| Volume: | 15 |
| Number: | 1 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | https://doi.org/10.1504/IJESD.2016.073314 |
| ISSN: | 1474-6778 |
| Status: | Published / Disseminated |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/8437 |
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