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Green management is the organizational practice of incorporating environmental objectives into strategy, operations, and governance. It aims to reduce ecological impact, conserve resources, and create long-term value through sustainable decision making.

Scope and practices include energy efficiency, emissions reduction, waste and water management, sustainable procurement, eco-design of products and services, and responsible supply-chain management. It covers all stages from planning and production to distribution and end-of-life.

Management frameworks and tools: environmental management systems based on ISO 14001 (and regional variants such as EMAS), life cycle assessment, carbon accounting, energy audits, and green procurement. Organizations often use cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagement to implement improvements.

Metrics and reporting: typical indicators include greenhouse gas emissions (scopes 1, 2 and sometimes 3), energy and water intensity, waste diversion rates, and materials efficiency. Reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, and the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) guide transparency; assurance may accompany reports.

Governance and implementation: leadership commitment, integration with strategy, clear accountability, and continuous improvement cycles (plan–do–check–act). Training and information systems support data collection, monitoring, and benchmarking, while supplier engagement extends green management across the value chain.

Benefits and challenges: effective green management can reduce costs, lower regulatory and reputational risk, attract investment, and spur innovation. Challenges include upfront investments, data quality, supply chain complexity, and balancing environmental goals with other business objectives.

Historical context and variations: while frameworks vary by region, the core idea is consistent: make environmental performance an integral part of business success rather than a peripheral activity.