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Environmental Management
Prof. Sandeep Hegde
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Environmental Management
A Systematic approach to resourceutilization, whereby more of renewableenergy sources are replenished for
optimum utilization over non-renewableresources in a sustainable manner, suchthat one complies with the laws and legalprocedures as laid down by the state,
using an extensive EnvironmentalManagement System (EMS) to achievethis goal
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3Ps of
Environmental Management1. Prevention
2. Preservation
3. Protection
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Environmental Degradation
Population Explosion
Poverty
Unplanned urban land use
Technological advancements Non-Biodegradable wastes
Rapid industrialization
Hazardous wastes / Bio-medical wastes
Use & Throw concept
NIMBY Not In My Backyard
Green Revolution
Damn the DAMS projects
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Some solutions to Environmental
Degradation Application of soft technology like biogas, wind energy,
solar cooker, CNG driven cars.
Use of bio-degradable materials
Solid waste management programmes Treatment of water effluents
Afforestation in pollution zones
Use of Green Labels
ISO 14001 certification
Water harvesting
Environmental education in schools and colleges
Environmental movements like Chipko and NBA
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Sustainable Development
is the development that meets the needs
of the present without compromising the
ability of future generations to meet theirown needs
World Commission on
Environment and
Development (WCED)
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Sustainable Business at Corus
Corus is the UK's biggest steel
manufacturer and employs nearly 50,000
people in 40 countries. It is the eighthlargest steel maker in the world with an
annual turnover of nearly 10 billion.
Corus has major steelworks in the UK at
various locations including Port Talbot,Scunthorpe, Teesside and Rotherham.
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Sustainable Business at Corus
Steel making is a very competitive business. In2004, Corus launched a programme called'Restoring Success', which aims to give the
company a lead over rivals in efficientproduction. This programme focuses oneliminating wasteful activities and ensuringefficient production. A key part of this is anemphasis on recycling steel. Through its strong
recycling credentials, Corus stands out from itsrivals as a responsible business that iscommitted to sustainable development.
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Steel possesses one specific quality that makes itsuperior to many other metals - it is 100%
recyclable and can be used time and time again
with no loss of quality.
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The challenges of sustainable
development at Corus The challenges facing Corus include, among
others, waste management, energyconservation, risk management and recycling.Corus tackles these through an integrated
approach to environmental management. Corus' Corus invests heavily in research and
development to create better products for itscustomers and for society as a whole.
Its activities are focused on steel. Its productsare durable, adaptable, reusable and recyclable.It is therefore possible to create ways ofmanaging negative impacts on the environment.
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The challenges of sustainable
development at CorusFor example:
Corus makes sure that all wastes are handled
properly. It has created key targets for managing
and reducing emissions.
Corus continually seeks new ways of reducing
the amount of energy used in its manufacturing
and recycling operations.
A high priority is given to risk management to
reduce the number of accidents at work.
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Corus is the largest steel recycler in the UK. Corus Steel Packaging
Recycling promotes the recovery of used steel packaging to:
- consumers
- local authorities, waste management companies and collectors- businesses and its customers.
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Environmental benefits
Recycling steel has major environmentalbenefits. By recycling steel, Corus can: help preserve natural resources
help protect the environment meet government targets for reducing waste the
longer-term target for recycling steel packaging is55% by 2010.
Steel is the most recycled packaging material in
Europe. All steel packaging is 100% recyclable.European steel currently contains at least 54%recycled steel.
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Key Performance Indicators
The performance of a company can bemeasured by creating Key PerformanceIndicators (KPIs). These give the companytargets to work towards and help to measure
success. Corus has created a number of KPIs that focus
on becoming more sustainable including: by 2010, reducing total energy consumption in the UK
by 11.5% compared to 1997
by 2010, increasing the steel packaging recycling ratein the UK to 55%
achieving compliance with required emission levels.
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Owners
EmployeesPhysical environment
Board of directors
Culture
Competitors
International
dimension
Political-
legal
dimension
Technological
dimension
Sociocultural
dimension
Economic
dimension
Regulators Customers
Strategic
partnersSuppliers
Internal environment
Task environmentExternal
environmentMacro environment
Environments
in which the
business
operates
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Employees Society
at Large
Allies
Competitors
Regulatory Agencies and
Influence Groups:
Governments
Unions
Professional Associations
Interest Groups
Customers
Suppliers of:
Capital
Raw Materials
Human Resources
InformationOrganization
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Stakeholders Primary stakeholders;
Those most vital to the organisation.
A group without whose continuing participation the companycannot survive as a going concern. e.g. customers, suppliers.
Secondary stakeholders:
Those without whose continuing participation thecompany can still exist. e.g. the community.
Active stakeholdersSeek to participate in the organisations activities. e.g.managers, employees, pressure groups.
Passive stakeholdersDo not normally seek to participate in an organisationspolicy making. e.g. most shareholders, government, localcommunities.
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