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Five elements for organizational decision-making with an environmental management system.

Deanna H Matthews1, Gwen C Christini, Chris T Hendrickson

  • 1Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15213, USA. dhm@cmu.edu

Environmental Science & Technology
|April 29, 2004
PubMed
Summary

Environmental management systems (EMSs) can be enhanced with five key elements to improve organizational decision-making and performance. These additions provide crucial information linked to business strategy for better environmental management.

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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Science
  • Business Management
  • Organizational Studies

Background:

  • Environmental management systems (EMSs) are increasingly adopted by organizations to address environmental concerns.
  • Current EMS frameworks may lack sufficient depth for effective organizational decision-making.
  • There is a need to enhance existing EMS to better support strategic choices.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key elements for expanding EMS to improve organizational decision-making.
  • To propose a framework for integrating enhanced elements into existing or new EMS.
  • To link environmental management improvements with overall business strategy.

Main Methods:

  • Synthesis of case studies focusing on EMS implementation and effectiveness.

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  • Analysis of data from workshops involving environmental and management personnel.
  • Development of a conceptual framework based on empirical findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Five essential elements for enhancing EMS were identified: process diagrams, strategic goal alignment, reliable information systems, risk assessment tools, and cross-organizational collaboration.
    • These elements facilitate the provision of relevant, strategy-linked information for decision-makers.
    • The proposed elements can be integrated into current EMS or serve as a basis for new systems.

    Conclusions:

    • Expanding EMS with the five identified elements can significantly improve organizational decision-making.
    • The enhancements enable better performance by linking environmental management directly to business strategy.
    • The proposed framework offers a practical approach for organizations seeking to optimize their environmental performance.