ABSTRACT
At many levels of government and throughout society, people have a greater understanding and appreciation of the need to protect our ecosystem. Businesses must learn how to eliminate pollution, which will reduce risks and expenses and create opportunities for revenue growth. Environmental management systems may become the most expedient and effective means of transmitting the message to everyone in the organization, from the CEO and the Board of Directors to the entry-level employee, that they have an important role in any effort in minimizing environmental impacts. Businesses must design a meaningful message so that everyone understands that their collective performances have an extraordinary cumulative effect on the environment. One employee taking responsibility and eliminating a risk can have positive consequences and ramifications for all aspects of the business and society in general.
