| Unit name | Corporate Environmental Management |
|---|---|
| Unit code | GEOGM1406 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Dixon |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Co-requisites |
All core Term 1 units for the MSc in Environmental Policy and Management |
| School/department | School of Geographical Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Science |
This unit provides an advanced introduction to environmental economic geography. It will consider how public and private institutions manage their environmental footprint in both developed and emerging economies. In particular, this unit will consider the internal and external factors that affect corporate environmental performance. It will examine issues relating to how firms are organized, the power different stakeholders wield, the influence of the stock market and institutional investors, reputational factors, and different national and supranational frameworks.
