Business, Eco-innovation and Globalisation (Policy Brief)

06-Aug-2008

New products and services are being developed at an increasing rate in the technology-driven global economy. But how can we ensure that environmental considerations are taken into account throughout the life cycle of these new products, from production to disposal?

Environment and the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises

28-Sep-2005

This book draws the attention of enterprises, governments and members of civil society to the environmental aspects of the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises. It provides in-depth information and case studies on the tools and approaches available to companies that seek to upgrade their environmental performance by following the recommendations contained in the Environment Chapter of the OECD Guidelines. Hard copies of the book can be purchased, or a free electronic version can be downloaded from the OECD Online Bookshop .

Executive Summary

OECD Workshop on Environmental Innovation and Global Markets - Berlin, Germany

from 20-Sep-2007 to 21-Sep-2007

The OECD is currently exploring the links between environmental innovation and globalisation. The main output of this project will be a report, “Environmental Innovation and Global Markets”, based on interviews with companies and government officials in 8 OECD countries (Denmark, Finland, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Spain, United Kingdom, United States) and in China.  This workshop provides a forum for that dialogue. The outcomes of the workshop discussions will serve to finalise the policy recommendations in the report. 

OECD Workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements and Private Investment, Helsinki, 16-17 June 2005

from 16-Jun-2005 to 17-Jun-2005

The OECD, in co-operation with the Finnish Ministry for the Environment, organised a workshop on Multilateral Environmental Agreements (MEAs) and Private Investment. The main purpose of the workshop was to improve understanding on how to promote private investment that contributes to the implementation of MEAs and thus to the broader objective of sustainable development. It explored business opportunities under MEAs and new ways to engage business in MEA implementation.