This is a guide for organisations to managing their environmental impact covering everything from acid rain to zinc and its impact everywhere from airports to zoos. Comprising over 800 entries, its encyclopaedic coverage includes:
current legislation within the UK, the EU and internationally;
environmental disasters ‐ such as Bhopal and the Exxon Valdez;
air and water pollutants;
toxic substances;
management strategies.
It is easy to understand and jargon‐free and contains case studies taken from a wide range of companies. It uses extensive cross‐referencing and figures and tables to provide a valuable sourcebook for managers aiming to implement a corporate environmental programme or risk assessment. Issues such as animal testing, eco‐labelling and recycling are all included and will help businesses produce safer products, comply with legislation and communicate more effectively on environmental matters to staff, suppliers and other stakeholders.
