Improving environmental: awareness training in business
December 19, 2007 by amathew , Brian Butler , John Morelli , amathew | Filed under: Literature Review,The EM as an Environmental Sales person/Educator
Perron, Genevieve M., Raymond P. Cote and John Duffy. “Improving environmental awareness training in business.” Journal of Cleaner Production Vol 14; Issue 6-7 (2006). 18 Oct. 2007.To overcome constraints and implement a successful environmental management initiative, the literature suggests the importance for members of the organization to understand the environmental impacts and policies of the organization through participation. It begins by discussing the constraints to the environmental management and then outlines the need and benefits of environmental education and awareness training. There are numerous examples where companies have implemented programs to environmentally educate employees. In addition, a case study assesses the value of two electrical companies’ implementation of environmental awareness training programs. The highlights from this case study is the need for assessment of training after training was given, and employees feeling better equipped to handle environmental situations. Environmental training programs foster a greater environmental awareness in businesses. From this awareness, employees are more motivated to be involved in environmental initiatives and create new innovative ways to better production. The small actions and decisions that all members of an organization can make in their everyday work can cumulate into large improvements in the environmental impacts of the organization. The article puts emphasis on instilling lasting knowledge.