Communicating environmental information on a company and inter-organizational level

Elke Perl-Vorbach*

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Abstract

The collection, managing and communication of environmental information are nowadays seen as an essential prerequisite for sustainable development. However, ways of generating and exchanging environmental information differ within and between companies. Moreover, the use of highly sophisticated environmental information systems can still be seen at in its infancy. The aim of this chapter is thus to assess ways of the application of environmental information systems for sustainable development, both within and between organizations, can be supported. An empirical analysis of those barriers and obstacles, which inhibit the implementation of environmental information systems, is also carried out. Additionally, we also pay attention to forms of industry wide environmental protection, and take existing cooperation and relationships, sustainable supply chains, and recycling networks into account. For this purpose, basic conditions for the inter-organizational exchange of environmental information are investigated. This provides the basis for identifying means to strengthen the position of environmental protection in connection with inter-organizational exchange of environmental information. Improved methods of implementing environmental information systems within and between companies are developed, thus promoting greater cooperation for sustainable development.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationOrganizational Communication and Sustainable Development
Subtitle of host publicationICTs for Mobility
PublisherIGI Global
Pages115-133
Number of pages19
ISBN (Print)9781605668222
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Social Sciences(all)

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