SME’s and environmental management: Impact, measurement and the influence of education
This research will measure the level of impact small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the City of Stirling have on the environment. We will then implement an education intervention encouraging better environmental management practices to address the negative impacts. This project will involve surveying up to 300 SMEs, implementing an intervention, and conclude with a post-intervention survey collection. This will be the first time such an in-depth study has been conducted in conjunction with a metropolitan Local Government Authority. As a result, knowledge of the impact of SMEs on the environment and the influence of environmental education on efforts to reduce the environmental harm from their business practices will be better understood.
Staff involved
Dr Janice Redmond
Professor Beth Walker
Industry partners
City of Stirling
Timeline
2009-2010