This paper investigates the effects of the EU Environmental Management and Auditing Scheme (EMAS) on environmental innovations and competitiveness in German facilities. It comprises twelve in-depth case studies and telephone interviews with 1277 EMAS-validated facilities. The surveys show a...

We develop an economic model of greenwash, in which a firm strategically discloses environmental information and a non-governmental organization (NGO) may audit and penalize the firm for failing to fully disclose its environmental impacts. We identify conditions under which NGO punishment of...

This report aims to describe how the EMAS Sectoral Reference Documents on best environmental management practise are developed. Firstly, the EMAS regulation and the legal background of the documents are introduced. Afterwards, the main elements included in such documents (best environmental...

A green campus is one which addresses environmental challenges in all its fields of activity: administration, research and education. Higher education institutions are in an outstanding position to act as incubators, role models and multipliers for sustainable development among researchers,...

In 2010 the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) launched ISO 26000, an international standard providing guidance on translating social responsibility principles into effective actions. Its main objective is to promote a global common understanding of social responsibility among...

A green campus is one which addresses environmental challenges in all its fields of activity: administration, research and education. Higher education institutions are in an outstanding position to act as incubators, role models and multipliers for sustainable development among researchers,...