Facilities management carbon footprints: an audit of critical elements of management and reporting

Elmualim, A. and Kwawu, W. (2012) Facilities management carbon footprints: an audit of critical elements of management and reporting. Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 6 (8). pp. 944-952. ISSN 1934-7359

Abstract/Summary

Concern for the environmental impact of organizations’ activities has led to the recognition and demand for organizations to manage and report on their carbon footprint. However, there is no limit as to the areas of carbon footprints required in such annual environmental reports. To deliver improvements in the quality of carbon footprint management and reporting, there is a need to identify the main elements of carbon footprint strategy that can be endorsed, supported and encouraged by facility managers. The study investigates carbon footprint elements managed and reported upon by facility manager in the UK. Drawing on a questionnaire survey of 256 facility managers in the UK, the key elements of carbon footprints identified in carbon footprint reports are examined. The findings indicate that the main elements are building energy consumption, waste disposal and water consumption. Business travel in terms of using public transport, air travel and company cars are also recognized as important targets and objectives for the carbon footprint strategy of several FM (facilities management) organizations.

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Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Science > School of the Built Environment
Publisher	David Publishing
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