Document Type
Thesis
Date of Award
Spring 5-31-1996
Degree Name
Master of Science in Environmental Policy Studies - (M.S.)
Department
Humanities and Social Sciences
First Advisor
Peter B. Lederman
Second Advisor
W. Patrick Beaton
Third Advisor
Bruce Kirchhoff
Abstract
This study of the New Jersey Chemical Industry identifies the primary elements that lead to or inhibit company commitments to pollution prevention. A direct measure of facility pollution prevention commitment is developed that takes into account: organizational support attributes, past reductions achievements, current methods implementation, process reduction goals, and special environmental initiatives. The "P2 Commitment Index" allows for categorization of facilities so that the needs and interests of varying groups may be differentiated.
Higher level commitments are associated with: establishment of company pollution prevention policy, setting of prioritized facility goals, and measurement and reporting on pollution prevention progress. Facilities at above average commitment levels are motivated by a drive for improved quality, market competitiveness, and consumer demand for "green" products and investment opportunities. Firms of below average commitment are driven primarily by regulatory requirements and often lack the awareness of pollution prevention opportunities and techniques, needed to fully participate.
Recommended Citation
Thornton, Judith A., "Pollution prevention in the New Jersey chemical industry : motivations and barriers to commitment" (1996). Theses. 1126.
https://digitalcommons.njit.edu/theses/1126
