Eco-efficiency: inside BASF and beyond
Purpose - Aims to demonstrate how BASF's eco-efficiency can be used for sustainable decision making at all levels, from industrial to consumer.Design methodology approach - Three case studies are described as examples of the potential applications of eco-efficiency both within industry and exte...
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Published in | Management of environmental quality Vol. 16; no. 2; pp. 153 - 159 |
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Main Authors | , , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Bradford
Emerald Group Publishing Limited
01.01.2005
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Summary: | Purpose - Aims to demonstrate how BASF's eco-efficiency can be used for sustainable decision making at all levels, from industrial to consumer.Design methodology approach - Three case studies are described as examples of the potential applications of eco-efficiency both within industry and extensively in the consumer sector.Findings - The first case study describes its use for dyeing facilities in Morocco, the second demonstrates how the most eco-efficient product transport modes can be selected, and the third shows how eco-efficiency can help the consumer decide whether to purchase a new household appliance.Originality value - Eco-efficiency can support sustainable decision making not only within the company, but also industry-wide and beyond. |
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ISSN: | 1477-7835 1758-6119 |
DOI: | 10.1108/14777830510583164 |