Environment agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) paperless day initiative

Abstract

Subject area

Business Management and Strategy.

Study level/applicability

The case study is relevant for undergraduate and post-graduate management degrees. It includes courses such as business management, corporate ethics and change management.

Case overview

This case study illustrates one of the important initiatives that the Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) has undertaken to help save the atmosphere and the environment. This case study describes the Paperless Day initiative that EAD launched in 2008 and how it was carried out for five years. The study also describes how EAD implemented this initiative internally.

Expected learning outcomes

Creating awareness and encouraging individuals in the United Arab Emirates and elsewhere to reduce their use of paper, water and energy for a cleaner environment.

Supplementary materials

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Citation

Menhali, E.A.A. and Ahmed, S.Z. (2014), "Environment agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) paperless day initiative", , Vol. 4 No. 6. https://doi.org/10.1108/EEMCS-06-2013-0122