Sustainability management systems - two case studies

Jane Scanlon, Hudson Worsely, Neil Earnshaw

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    Abstract

    This chapter links to Chapter 11, which defines sustainability in the context of delivering projects in the built environment. It also promotes the use of sustainability management systems (SMSs) across the life of a project and provides a high-level model for the development of an SMS. SMSs can ensure sustainability issues, and risks and opportunities, are meaningfully addressed during various project delivery activities. These activities include those pertaining to the design and construction phases, such as detailed design and procurement (see Chapter 11). Such activities, although critical for achieving sustainability outcomes, are often not covered by a traditional environmental management system (EMS).
    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFurthering Environmental Impact Assessment: Towards a Seamless Connection between EIA and EMS
    EditorsAnastassios Perdicoulis, Bridget Durning, Lisa Palframan
    Place of PublicationU.K.
    PublisherEdward Elgar
    Pages195-214
    Number of pages20
    ISBN (Electronic)9781781953570
    ISBN (Print)9780857933270
    Publication statusPublished - 2012

    Keywords

    • environmental impact assessment
    • environmental management system

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