scholarly journals Methodological approach for the construction of environmental management indicators in universities

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 100016
Author(s):  
Luisa Villalba ◽  
Edgar Useche
2010 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 21
Author(s):  
Ricardo Luciano de Oliveira ◽  
André Gustavo Carvalho Machado

O objetivo deste artigo foi analisar como está sendo desenvolvida a gestão ambiental nas subsidiárias de duas empresas líderes mundiais em seus respectivos setores: supermercadista e fabricação de refrigerantes. Neste sentido, a estratégia de pesquisa adotada foi de estudos de caso. Entrevistas semi-estruturadas foram adotadas como principal técnica de coleta de dados, as quais foram usadas conjuntamente com outras fontes de informações no processo de triangulação. A análise dos dados foi realizada em duas etapas: análise individual dos casos e análise cruzada dos casos. Como resultado, percebeu-se que a gestão ambiental em ambas as empresas caracteriza-se, principalmente, pela valorização da imagem da organização e busca pelo baixo custo operacional. Parece haver uma tendência no sentido de educar ambientalmente seus clientes. Embora utilizando ferramentas ambientais distintas, as unidades estudadas têm em comum a busca pela conscientização dos seus funcionários e clientes, o tratamento de resíduos e a eficiência energética. Os principais indicadores de desempenho monitorados pela empresa representante do setor supermercadista dizem respeito a recursos energéticos, geração e recuperação do lixo e o desenvolvimento de produtos sustentáveis. A empresa do setor de refrigerantes, por sua vez, prioriza o consumo de água, energia, geração e recuperação de resíduos. Ambas as empresas utilizam relatórios de responsabilidade socioambiental para divulgar suas ações e seus índices corporativos. Palavras-chave: Gestão Ambiental; Indicadores de Desempenho; Práticas Ambientais. Abstract The purpose of this article has been to analyze how the environmental management in the subsidiaries of two world-leading companies in their own sectors (supermarkets and soft drinks) is being developed. In that sense, the research strategy chosen was case study. Semi-structured interviews were adopted as the main data gathering technique, and they were used alongside with other sources of information in the triangulation process. The data analysis was undertaken in two phases: individual analysis of the cases and crossed analysis of the cases. As a result, it was noticed that the environmental management in both companies is characterized mainly by the enhancement of the company’s image and the strive for low operational costs. It seems to exist a trend towards the environmental education of their clients. Although utilizing different environmental tools, the units under consideration have in common the pursuit for raising awareness amongst their employees and clients, waste treatment and energy efficiency. The main indicators of performance monitored by the supermarket sector company concern energy resources, generation and recuperation of waste and the development of sustainable products. The soft drinks sector company, on its hand, prioritizes water consumption, energy, generation and recuperation of waste. Both companies make use of socio-environmental responsibility reports to make public their actions and corporate indexes. Keywords: Environmental Management; Indicators of Performance; Environmental Practices.


2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 592-606
Author(s):  
T.B. Bardakhanova ◽  
Z.S. Eremko

Subject. The article addresses green economy development in border regions of the Silk Road Economic Belt. Objectives. The purpose of the study is to design a composite index of environmental management to analyze the green economy development. Methods. The study employs economic and mathematical approaches and methods of statistical analysis. Results. We developed groups of indicators that reflect various aspects of environmental management (environmental and resource efficiency, environmental quality of life, natural assets, institutional factors, i.e. activities and policy tools that affect the state of environment). The paper presents a methodology for quantitative assessment of the composite Environmental Management Index, which consists of several steps. Conclusions. The performed study complements the results obtained by other researchers. The presented methodology rests on the formation of a system of criteria for assessing the green economy development. The use of methodological approach permits the objective evaluation of the level of green economy development in model territories. Testing the developed methods and quantifying the composite Environmental Management Index enable to make a classification of model territories, to identify factors affecting the green economy development.


2018 ◽  
Vol 141 (3) ◽  
pp. 1037-1054 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ruby Criollo ◽  
Tadeu Malheiros ◽  
Jose Francisco Alfaro

2006 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 160-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Senokozlieva ◽  
Oliver Fischer ◽  
Gary Bente ◽  
Nicole Krämer

Abstract. TV news are essentially cultural phenomena. Previous research suggests that the often-overlooked formal and implicit characteristics of newscasts may be systematically related to culture-specific characteristics. Investigating these characteristics by means of a frame-by-frame content analysis is identified as a particularly promising methodological approach. To examine the relationship between culture and selected formal characteristics of newscasts, we present an explorative study that compares material from the USA, the Arab world, and Germany. Results indicate that there are many significant differences, some of which are in line with expectations derived from cultural specifics. Specifically, we argue that the number of persons presented as well as the context in which they are presented can be interpreted as indicators of Individualism/Collectivism. The conclusions underline the validity of the chosen methodological approach, but also demonstrate the need for more comprehensive and theory-driven category schemes.


2010 ◽  
Vol 72 (08/09) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Ahmad ◽  
R Krumkamp ◽  
S Mounier-Jack ◽  
R Reintjes ◽  
R Coker

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