This volume brings together research and best practice case studies on the topic of environmental accounting for management. Divided into four sections, covering General Concepts , Empirical Studies , Case Studies and Implementation , the book includes case studies sponsored by the US EPA’s Environmental Accounting Project and contributions from authors at institutions including the IMD, INSEAD, The Tellus Institute and the World Resources Institute. It demonstrates that many companies can benefit by getting a better understanding of the financial costs and benefits of environmental action.