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Dear participant:

I would like to invite you to participate in my doctoral study on: Beyond Greening. The study includes research on climate change practices of selected firms in Australia and South Africa. The major purpose of this research is to assess the effectiveness of firms’ climate change practices in achieving better competitive performance of firms and the capabilities that drive this. In this survey, approximately 1000 firms (upto 2000 respondents) will be asked to complete a survey that asks questions about climate, carbon and extreme weather events management practices. It will take approximately twenty (20) minutes to complete the questionnaire.

Your participation in this study is completely voluntary. There are no foreseeable risks associated with this project. However, if you feel uncomfortable answering any questions, you can withdraw from the survey at any point. However it is very important for us to learn your opinions.

Your survey responses will be strictly confidential and data from this research will be reported only in the aggregate. Your information will be coded and will remain confidential. Also, please note that this research has been approved by the Human Research Ethics Committee of the University of Wollongong. If you have any questions at any time about the survey or the procedures, please contact me on: +61 2 94469536 or +61407664463 or e-mail [email protected]. Supervisors for this project can be contacted via email: Dr Anil Chandrakumara, [email protected] and Dr Geoff Kelly, [email protected].

Thank you very much for your time and support. Please start with the survey now by clicking on the "Continue" button below.
 
 
 
 
Please indicate your position in the firm
 
Board member
 
CEO
 
Environment executive
 
Sustainability manager
 
Other
 
 
 
 
What is the approximate number of full time employees in your organisation?
 
<20
 
21- 50
 
51- 100
 
101- 200
 
>200
 
 
 
Which country is your company located
 
Australia
 
South Africa
 
 
 
Please indicate the main industry in which your organisation operates


 
Utilities
 
Manufacturing
 
Agriculture
 
Mining
 
Energy
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Please select the most appropriate for your firm

 
Standalone (single) company
 
No foreign ownership company
 
Subsidiary of a foreign owned business group
 
Multinational Corporation with operations in South Africa and Australia
 
 
 
Who is the greatest influence over the climate change/carbon management policies of your firm?
 
Competitors
 
Shareholders/institutional investors
 
Customers
 
Suppliers
 
Regulators
 
Other. Please specify………
 
 
 
Does your organisation publish climate change or carbon management reports?
 
Yes
 
No
 
 
If yes, where………………………..
 
 
Please indicate the extent to which you agree or disagree with the following statements regarding carbon management practices (CMP)
Strongly agree Agree Not sure Disagree Strongly agree
Carbon reduction responsibility is emphasised through well-defined climate change policies and procedures
Our carbon standards are more stringent than mandatory regulatory requirements
Employees receive incentives for contributions to carbon performance
Top management provides active support for CMPs
We use carbon cost accounting
We make continuous efforts to minimise climate change impacts
We require our suppliers to pursue carbon friendly practices
Employees are conscious of the importance of minimising GHG emissions
Top management provides resources to support CMPs
Top management effectively communicates its support for CMPs despite the costs
Top management exercises its authority in support of CMPs
Our customer and other stakeholders care about the carbon footprint of our products
 
 
Below is a list of desired climate outcomes. Please indicate the extent to which each of the following outcomes is achieved in your organisation:
To very little extent To little extent To some extent To great extent To a very great extent
Carbon goals guide operational decisions
Reductions in water usage
Reductions in material costs due to the efficient use of material
Reductions in the level of waste (Increased residue recycling
Reductions in the levels of GHG emissions
Reductions in process/production costs
Increase in regulatory compliance
Increase in regulatory compliance
Reductions in the costs of regulatory compliance
Reductions in the costs emitting GHGs (increased filters and controls on emissions)
Increased process/production efficiency
Increased knowledge about effective ways of managing operations
Increased organisation-wide learning among employees
Better relationships with stakeholders such as local communities, regulators, and climate change NGOs
 
Business Strategy & Leadership in Sustainability