Objectives and competences
Student will:
1) understand the role and importance of environmental protection activities within organization.
2) understand the role of relevant legislative acts from the field of environmental protection as well as environmental standards.
3) Gain an overview of international standards and EU trends in the field of environmental management.
4) understand theoretical basis and application of contemporary concepts of environmental management systems.
5) Recognize and understand of green technologies and renewable energy sources.
6) understand the merits and challenges of transitioning to a more resource-efficient and circular economy.
Content (Syllabus outline)
A review of environmental issues
1) Kinds of pollution (sources of pollution: industry, energetics, traffic etc.)
2) Negative impacts of pollution on the environment (atmosphere, waters, use of space etc.)
3) Alternative sources of energy and their contribution to reduction of pollution
4) Basic concepts of environmental law
Managing of environmental aspects:
5) Incorporating environmental aspects/concerns into an organization
6) Tasks of management in the field of environmental protection
7) Environmental management systems (ISO standards and other relevant environmental standards)
8) Environmental audit
9) Environmental performance measurement and reporting (indicators, frameworks, approaches etc.)
10) Environmentally friendly product/service development
11) Life cycle analysis
12) Circular economy
Learning and teaching methods
Lectures, individual work and consultations connected to the preparation of research work
Intended learning outcomes - knowledge and understanding
Knowledge and Understanding:
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
• compare and differentiate between contemporary concepts that aim to reduce the pollution.
• interpret and estimate similarities/differences of key environmental standards and initiatives (ISO 14000 series, EMAS).
• define and explain relationships between modern economy and environmental protection.
• develop of framework for integrated management systems in the field of environmental protection.
• evaluate the impact of environmental management implications on business performance.
Intended learning outcomes - transferable/key skills and other attributes
- Capacity of co-operation in environmental projects or leading of environmental projects
- Capacity of further individual education in the field of environmental protection and following of situation
Readings
Tinsley, S., & Pillai, I. (2016). Environmental Management Systems: Understanding Organizational Drivers and Barriers. London: Routledge.
Broniewicz, E. (Ured.). (2012). Environmental Management in Practice. Rijeka: InTech.
Vuk, D. (2000). Uvod v ekološki management. Kranj: Moderna organizacija.
Lovett, J.C., Ockwell, D.G. (2010): A Handbook of Environmental Management
Barrow, C.J. (2006). Environmental Management for Sustainable Development (2nd ed.). London: Routledge.
Brady, J., Ebbage A., and Lunn, R. (2011). Environmental Management in Organizations. The IEMA Handbook (Second Edition). London: Earthscan.
Prerequisits
- No prerequisites
Additional information on implementation and assessment Online coursework 20 %
Research project / seminar 80 %
