Title: Factors influencing corporate pro-environmental behaviour - a case study from the UK construction sector

Authors: Jo Jones; J.I. Jackson; Margaret Bates; Terry Tudor

Addresses: Royal National Lifeboat Institution, West Quay Road, Dorset, BH15 1HZ, UK ' School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, Northampton NN2 6JD, UK ' School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, Northampton NN2 6JD, UK ' School of Science and Technology, University of Northampton, Northampton NN2 6JD, UK

Abstract: The need for a more sustainable approach to the management of resources is a key focus for all stakeholders, including organisations. Using a range of qualitative and quantitative approaches within a UK case study construction company, this paper examines the key underlying factors impacting on corporate pro-environmental behaviour. The findings indicate that even though staff generally exhibited strong environmental attitudes and beliefs, these did not always translate into sustainable practices. Based on the findings, strategies on enhancing sustainable environmental management practices within organisations, particularly within the construction sector are also presented.

Keywords: sustainability; pro-environmental behaviour; waste minimisation; resource conservation; recycling; UK construction industry; corporate behaviour; case study; United Kingdom; sustainable development; environmental attitudes; environmental beliefs; sustainable practices; environmental management.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2016.073314

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2016 Vol.15 No.1, pp.1 - 15

Accepted: 29 Oct 2014
Published online: 30 Nov 2015 *

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