Eco-efficiency and SMEs in Nova Scotia, Canada

被引：114
作者：
Perron, GM
Côté, RP
Duffy, JF
机构：
[1] Dalhousie Univ, Sch Resource & Environm Studies, EcoEfficiency Ctr, Halifax, NS B3H 3T8, Canada
[2] Dalhousie Univ, Dept Biol Engn, Halifax, NS B3J 2X4, Canada
来源：
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION | 2006年 / 14卷 / 6-7期
关键词：
environmental awareness; environmental management; business; education; training; organizational change;
D O I：
10.1016/j.jclepro.2005.07.004
中图分类号：
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号：
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要：
This paper describes a study undertaken by the Eco-Efficiency Centre of the levels of eco-efficiency demonstrated by small and medium enterprises in Nova Scotia. The history of eco-efficiency is described and several definitions of the term put forward by the many agencies and organizations promoting it are discussed. Emphasis is placed on definitions used in Canada, particularly those of Industry Canada and the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency. After reviewing a large number of environmental management and eco-efficiency tools, the Centre determined that none of these were appropriate for small businesses in Nova Scotia and opted to develop its own checklist. The study concludes that levels of eco-efficiency are quite low among businesses in different sectors and furthermore, that more work is needed to find appropriate tools for micro and small businesses that can be more widely used. (c) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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页码：542 / 550
页数：9
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