Institutional pressures and circular economy performance: The role of environmental management system and organizational flexibility in oil and gas sector

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (8) ◽  
pp. 3509-3525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nikunj Kumar Jain ◽  
Abinash Panda ◽  
Piyush Choudhary
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Management System ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Institutional Pressures ◽  
Organizational Flexibility ◽  
Oil And Gas Sector

The circular economy, environmental performance and environmental management systems: the role of absorptive capacity

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Marrucci ◽  
Tiberio Daddi ◽  
Fabio Iraldo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Absorptive Capacity ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Environmental Performance ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
General Interest ◽  
Environmental Certification ◽  
Content Type

Purpose Despite the general interest in the circular economy, organisations have difficulties in implementing circular practices. Developing absorptive capacity (ACAP) may foster circularity among organisations. The paper aims to shed light on relationship between ACAP and organisational performance. Design/methodology/approach To empirically investigate the contribution of ACAP in circular economy implementation, the authors analysed a European sample of more than 800 Eco-Management and Audit Scheme-registered organisations through partial least squares structural equation modelling. Findings The analysis demonstrates that ACAP and the underlying organisational activities of a firm significantly facilitate the implementation of a circular economy and the internalisation of an environmental management system (EMS), which consequently improve the overall performance of organisations. The authors found that the diffusion of the circular economy in the organisations’ environment does not affect their commitment to implement a circular economy. Originality/value The study expands the academic literature by framing the concept of the circular economy with ACAP theory, thereby highlighting the contribution of acquisition, assimilation, transformation and exploitation. The results also provide useful insights for practitioners highlighting how organisations with an environmental certification can identify and pursue opportunities deriving from a circular economy. Finally, the research contributes to the debate on the effect of internalising EMSs and how ACAP improves economic performance, environmental performance and reputation.

Developing a Proactive Environmental Management System (PEMS) in Offshore West Africa

2001 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. O. Ogunsanya ◽  
A. J. Ifebajo
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
West Africa ◽  
Niger Delta ◽  
Management System ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Environmental Control ◽  
Critical Role ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Management Style

Abstract Every industry that seeks to remain efficient and relevant in this millennium should constantly be looking for ways of becoming more environmentally responsible — no business may call itself efficient if it threatens the environment within which it operates. As the quest for hydrocarbons intensifies in our deeper waters, we see environmental performance quality playing an increasingly critical role in every company’s business performance. In the last couple of years, reports from onshore E&P activities in Nigeria have shown that operating in the Niger Delta region poses some of the toughest challenges in the world. This region has witnessed a spate of attacks on oil and gas facilities, staff and contractors. Consequently, major oil and gas players have to contend with complex operational uncertainties due to increased pressures from the local communities for improved environmental control measures. In this project, we have outlined safe and effective plans, actions, and procedures to help pre-empt these pressures; maintain harmony with local communities, and effectively manage operational uncertainties within complex environmental settings like the Nigerian Niger Delta area. A proactive environmental management style based on continuous consultation, goal-oriented monitoring, as well as a continuous improvement attitude (CIA) are some of the various solutions proposed in this work. Finally, we are confident that this kind of environmental management system will undoubtedly enhance the economic viability, as well as the global competitiveness of our deep-water fields in offshore West Africa.

scholarly journals Green Management

1998 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 271
Author(s):  
Ryan Gurner
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Top Management ◽  
Green Management ◽  
Environmentally Conscious ◽  
And Behavior

Green Management is a collection of environmental and ecological articles relating to management. The collection is intended to provide students and managers with an overview of the importance of "green" management to business and industry. In particular, it addresses the major questions of green management ? why should management be environmentally conscious and how can it balance the requirements of business success with environmental awareness and behavior. The focus of this reader is not only on the development of an environmental management system via the introduction of environmental plans and policies, but also on the role of top management and individual departments in contributing to this development.

scholarly journals Role of procedures in environmental management system

2013 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 113-128
Author(s):  
Grzegorz Embros
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Management System ◽  
Environmental Management System ◽  
Iso 14001 ◽  
Systemic Approach ◽  
Management Systems ◽  
Iso 14001 Standard

In the paper, the author attempts to point out the meaning of procedures for the environmental management system (EMS). Particular attention is paid to form and content as well as to the functions, proprieties, and structure of the procedures. The analyses were carried out taking into account a systemic approach of the essential topics to the ISO 14001 standard. Based on the chosen procedure, some fundamental methods of elaborating upon and implementing the EMS procedures were outlined. It was also presented that procedures written in accordance with these rules might provide vital support to the improvement of the organization’s management systems and might optimize the processes in the areas they cover.

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