ABSTRACT
This chapter explains how to create an organizational environmental policy and set goals. It looks at carbon footprint as a metric to assess corporate response to climate change. The concept of sustainable transportation is discussed in detail, with a step-by-step guide for application within your organization. There is also advice about green corporate events and the green office concept. There is a step-by-step guide to improving energy efficiency, as well as advice on reducing plastic use and conserving water. There is a detailed section on green construction, followed by a discussion of green teams and committees. The chapter concludes with a look at environmental management systems (EMSs).
