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This paper seeks to explore and contribute to the underlying notion of sustainability and environmental management in office buildings within the Bristol, Southwest of England. This is important because the activities of office organisations impact greatly upon both the internal and external environment of an organisation. The paper focuses on the key drivers and barriers associated with effective implementation of sustainable environmental management particularly on existing office buildings. The study also examines the environmental management programmes being undertaken in office buildings


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