Making the case for environmental improvements

Introduction

Making environmental improvements, such as introducing a waste-minimisation programme or efficient new equipment, can bring real benefits to your business. These include reduced costs, increased business opportunities and an improved image to stakeholders such as customers, suppliers and investors.

However, to implement your plans effectively you will need the support of your business' senior management and employees. You should ensure that you have the resources, leadership qualities and expertise available to raise awareness among staff and to encourage the relevant people to get involved.

To be effective and lasting, changes must have a clear focus, involve managers and staff from the outset, and be able to sustain people's interest and commitment.

This guide examines the importance of getting support and resources from senior management and how to motivate employees to become actively involved in environmental improvement plans.

Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• Why making environmental improvements is good for business
• Demonstrating management's commitment to change
• Make the non-financial case for environmental improvements
• Make the financial case for environmental improvements
• Involving and motivating staff
• Environmental teams and champions
• Keep on communicating
• Ongoing environmental improvement
• Changing the organisation's culture

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