Improving Environmental Performance

This concise, clearly written, and action-oriented guide aims to help managers plan, develop, and implement effective environmental management systems. The guide details the state-of-the-art methods and techniques developed from Arthur D. Little's long involvement in the field, working with a wide range of leading industrial companies. The authors have based this book on their extensive experience helping companies assess and develop their environmental management systems; conduct environmental audits, reviews, and due diligence assessments; develop environmental management tools; and design appropriate training courses.

Detailed coverage includes:
* overview of an effective approach for improving environmental performance,
* reviewing environmental performance,
* planning and organizing for effectiveness,
* tools and techniques for meeting goals,
* auditing,
* measuring and communicating performance, and
* management reviews.