Corporate Social Responsibility and Voluntary Performance Mechanisms for
Environmental Management in the Americas Hemisphere
Supporting Environmental Management through
Sustainable Industry, Agriculture, Forestry, and Tourism.
Participating countries: All Hemisphere
Summary.
The Office for Sustainable Development and Environment (DSD) of the GS/OAS,
in collaboration with several OAS member States, is doing analytical work
that illustrates - for the Americas Hemisphere - advancements
in Environmental Management through Sustainable Industry, Agriculture,
Forestry, and Tourism. The analysis will connect public-private
partnerships, policies, legislation, and regulations to identify the most
cost-effective way to achieve appropriate environmental quality targets
through Voluntary Performance Mechanisms (VPMs) highlighting the importance
of corporate social responsibility. Entrepreneurs, civil society
organizations and the business community are the drivers of these market
based mechanisms promoted through Business Partners for Sustainable
Development initiatives. Examples are independent third party
certification, consumer product labeling (eco labeling), and education
regarding reuse and recycling. The analytical work uses a case study
approach, identifying key trends and opportunities. It analyzes best
practices from the Americas Hemisphere.
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