Framework for environmental performance measurement in a Swedish public sector organization

Environmental performance measurements are an important component in strategies for achieving ecologically sustainable development. However, models and frameworks for performance measurement are primarily developed for business and may not be directly applicable to public organizations. This study a...

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Published in:Journal of cleaner production 2009-07, Vol.17 (11), p.1017-1024
Main Authors: Lundberg, K., Balfors, B., Folkeson, L.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Civil engineering and architecture
Environmental engineering
Environmental management system (EMS)
Environmental performance evaluation
Indicators
Management-by-objectives (MBO)
Miljöteknik
Other technology
Performance measurement
PSR framework
Railway
Samhällsbyggnadsteknik och arkitektur
TECHNOLOGY
TEKNIKVETENSKAP
Övriga teknikvetenskaper
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Summary:Environmental performance measurements are an important component in strategies for achieving ecologically sustainable development. However, models and frameworks for performance measurement are primarily developed for business and may not be directly applicable to public organizations. This study aimed to contribute to the development of environmental performance measurement tools for public sector organizations by developing an appropriate framework. The study is based on a case study of the Swedish Rail Administration. The main method for data collection was focus group interviews. The proposed framework presents important features of an environmental performance measurement for the public sector and is illustrated by results from the case organization. The framework was constructed using the causal-chain framework pressure-state-response (PSR) and the management system management-by-objectives (MBO), respectively measuring and managing performance towards both strategic and operational objectives. An environmental management system serves as a toolbox, encompassing and coordinating the environmental objectives and the tools for performance measurement.
ISSN:0959-6526
1879-1786
1879-1786
DOI:10.1016/j.jclepro.2009.01.011