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Implementation of environmental management in the construction industry of China

  • S. X. Zeng
  • , P. Tian
  • , C. M. Tam
  • , Vivian W.Y. Tam

    Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review

    Abstract

    The construction industry generates serious environmental impacts, comparing which with other industries, it lags for behind in implementing environmental management (EM). Using a structured questionnaire survey, this paper explores the characteristics of the Chinese construction firms including the environmental awareness in construction, behaviors towards environmental management and measures for environmental management. By means of analyzing the relative importance, the top five out of thirty factors affecting implementation of environmental management are: environmental consciousness of top leader; environmental consciousness of middle management; effective implementation of the relevant regulations on EM; legal system; and legal enforcement. Some measures are recommended including promoting environmental management by organizing training on environmental management and establishing a proper legal framework by the Chinese government.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)19-26
    JournalArchitectural Science Review
    Volume47
    Issue number1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - Mar 2004

    UN SDGs

    This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

    1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
      SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
    2. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
      SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    3. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
      SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production

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