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Faculty of Business Studies, Educons University , Kamenitz , Serbia
Faculty of Business Studies, Educons University , Kamenitz , Serbia
Faculty of Economics, University of Prishtina , Pristina , Kosovo
Intensive activity in operationalizing long-term sustainable business strategies and the increasing technological and commercial affirmation of many of its tools have enabled the emergence of eco-auditing as a process for assessing the environmental performance of organizations, products, or services with the aim of improving the environmental aspects of business. The comprehensiveness of eco-auditing refers to the thoroughness of the assessment, including analysis of environmental impact, compliance with legislation, and identification of opportunities for more sustainable practices.
The paper first reflects on the role of eco-auditing in organizations to:
The emphasis of the paper then shifts to explaining the key standards of eco-auditing and providing practical examples where this tool serves as a foundation for sustainable business and environmental protection. Finally, focusing on the construction industry and companies using the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards for design and construction, organizations from Serbia and Bosnia and Herzegovina that have undertaken the LEED certification process are highlighted as tools to improve building energy efficiency and sustainability.
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