Developing an integrated environmental performance measurement system

Abstract

Developing a system to measure corporate environmental performance is a challenge that demands time and careful consideration. As with quality management, however, devoting resources to managing environmental improvement is almost always cost effective. This is particularly the case when nonquantifiable measures are included in the measurement taxonomy. Although no manager may be able to measure absolutely the impact of public image, reduced potential liabilities, or policy agenda-setting, neither will any one deny their real and consequential value to the company.