Managing environmental training in organizations: Theoretical review and proposal of a model

Citation

Jabbour CJC, Teixeira AA, de Oliveira JHC & Soubihia DF (2010) Managing environmental training in organizations: Theoretical review and proposal of a model. Management of Environmental Quality, 21 (6), pp. 830-844. https://doi.org/10.1108/14777831011077673

Abstract
Abstract Purpose – The aim of this work is to address the issue of environmental training in organizations, presenting a theoretical review on the subject and proposing a model that highlights the importance of this type of training for organizations. Design/methodology/approach – The paper presents a thorough, updated literature review, discusses typology and the best practices of environmental training, and presents a framework integrating environmental training and organizational results.  Findings – A careful consideration allows identifying a significant theoretical gap related to the lack of theoretical references, best practices, and an alignment between environmental training and organizational results. To overcome this gap, a model was proposed that helps to manage the environmental training process in organizations. Research limitations/implications – The paper needs to be complemented with empirical research on the topic.  Originality/value – Environmental training is considered to be an essential element for organizations seeking to mitigate their environmental impacts. ISO 14001 states that environmental management is a duty of certified organizations. However, there have been few published articles that suggest models and insights to improve the environmental training in organizations.

Keywords
Environmental management; international standards; employees; Brazil

Journal
Management of Environmental Quality: Volume 21, Issue 6