| Title | From cleaner production to sustainability: multiple case studies in Uruguayan companies |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 18173 |
| Authors | Kalemkerian, F; Lamela, S; Santos, J; Tanco, M |
| Title | From cleaner production to sustainability: multiple case studies in Uruguayan companies |
| Year | 2023 |
| Published | International Journal Of Environment And Sustainable Development, 22.0, 1 |
| Abstract | Since the concept of cleaner production (CP) considers not only the environment but also the economic and social dimension, additional scholarly attention is focused on studying the relationship of CP to sustainability. This research aims to present the main elements that contribute to successful CP implementation and sustainability in organisations. Eleven companies, mostly SMEs that adopted CP practices after a training course, were selected from different industrial sectors. The main results showed that the critical success factors most often cited for achieving successful implementation are commitment from top management and government support. Although some companies continue to implement sustainable practices, the majority apply CP only to comply with environmental laws, which results in a limited contribution to sustainability. Additionally, the analysed companies do not have standardised metrics to evaluate their sustainable performance, but CP serves as a guide to support their decisions. More effort is needed to make companies aware of the benefits of CP in other areas of organisations, and to integrate the three domains of sustainability when implementing CP practices. |
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