ENV437E

Corporate environmental management

(ART)

Professor Chris Cocklin and Mr Doug Holmes

6 points + 2 hours per week + First semester + Clayton

Synopsis: The context of corporate environmentalism and ecological sustainability, and the notion of strategic choice. Key strategic requirements to move business toward sustainability. Key management tools and approaches including environmental management systems (including ISO14000), environmental performance measurement, eco-efficiency, innovation and technology, and product development/eco-design. Methods integrating environmental considerations across corporate strategy and business functions.

Assessment: (on-campus students) Essay and group project (4500 words) : 80% + Seminars: 20% + (Distance education students) Two short assignments (1000 words each) A case study (2500 words)