Description
The author begins by analyzing whether firms with business environmentalism programs have better environmental performance records than others. He finds that the record is mixed and complex. Yet these kinds of programs are important, he argues, even if to date they have been only partially successful. He goes on to explore what policies should be adopted to promote and channel business environmentalism. The book concludes with a case study of the business community s efforts to mitigate climate change.
A nuanced look at an issue of growing concern, this volume will be of great value to anyone concerned with corporate social responsibility, whether it be from a law, business, NGO or government perspective.
Contents:
Preface
1. Introduction
2. Business Environmentalism: What are Companies Doing and How is it Working?
3. Why Business Environmentalism is Important to Environmental Policy
4. New Governance Theory and Business Environmentalism
5. Supporting Environmental Management Systems with Regulatory Rewards
6. Regulating Information About Business Environmentalism
7. Business Environmentalism and Climate Change the Elephant in the Room
8. Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
About the Author
Kurt A. Strasser, Phillip I. Blumberg Professor, University of Connecticut School of Law, US
Book Information
ISBN 9781849800662
Author Kurt A. Strasser
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
Publisher Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd
