(1). An ESSAY (2000 words) weighted at 30% (Learning outcomes 1, 3)
(2). A REPORT (2000 words equivalent) weighted at 30% (Learning outcomes 2, 3)
(3). A REFLECTIVE LEARNING LOG (2000 words equivalent) weighted at 40% (Learning outcomes 1 ¿ 3)

Additional Assessment Details (including formative feedback / assessment:
(1) The essay provides the opportunity to undertake a critical analysis of the legislative and regulatory framework addressing environmental pollution.
(2) The report provides an opportunity to apply your understanding of environmental pollution and the development and implementation of environmental management systems to a specific scenario
(3) The reflective learning log which allows you to consider the issues and challenges relating to how innovation in environmental management and sustainable business practice can be embedded into the operations of 21st century enterprises, based on a critical and reflective engagement and examination of the theoretical and practical readings you have covered.

Formative feedback opportunities are provided throughout the module, requiring the submission of summaries, commentaries and observation to the tutors and fellow peers through discussion boards. In addition, for the three summative assignments specific provision is made for formative feedback of draft plans.

The module provides an overview of environmental pollution, its characteristics and impacts; the legislative and regulatory framework which frames the responses of organisations as they seek to manage the associated hazards and risks. It places the understanding of these regulatory processes within a broader environment that seeks to engender sustainable business practice through the development of environmental policies and environmental management systems (including ISO14001, EMAS). Attention is also paid to the contribution made by ecological and carbon foot-printing, life cycle analysis, impact and sustainability assessment as techniques enhancing the environmental management and environmental sustainability of operations. The context is primarily that provided by the EU and UK legislative and regulatory framework (directives / laws/ regulations), although students will be able to analyse and critically review different frameworks. The module will provide an understanding of the role of the typical regulatory processes (e.g. environmental permitting), with its compliance and consequences/penalties for failure, and how this may shape the formulation of the organisation¿s wider environmental management and sustainability policies as part of corporate planning. Hence both the role of integrated approaches to pollution control and prevention, and the contribution of a wider environmental management regime in creating a continual improvement process are examined. Finally the contribution of auditing and reporting of environmental management systems are given due consideration.

Computer facilities for accessing Blackboard and Staffordshire University¿s e-resources & VLE, and appropriate software packages.

The module will be delivered through a virtual learning environment:
(a) it is expected that the students allocate a minimum of 30 hours to engage and interact with their tutors and fellow peers.

The module will run over 16 weeks, and will normally include 4 weeks for you to complete the assessments to be graded. Over this period, you will work through self-instructional course material in a virtual learning environment that structures your learning by outlining a programme of specific activities and tasks. To complete these you will be reading and critically engaging with key texts, papers and other documentary resources. This work will be undertaken on an individual basis, but at various points you will be expected to interact and share material with other students in a designated learning group.

Independent Study Hours
(b) independent learning (150 hours) through guided reading from core texts and the use of web-based materials to develop a detailed knowledge of selected contemporary environmental issues at UK, European and global scales.
(c) Assessment Preparation (120 hours) for planning, researching / drafting / writing /editing / producing assignments (36 hours each for assignments 1 and 2 and 48 hours for assignment 3).

Brady, J., Ebbage A., and Lunn, R. (2011) Environmental Management in Organizations The IEMA Handbook Second Edition London: Earthscan
Environmental Protection UK (undated) The Essential Guide to UK & European Pollution Control Legislation http://www.pollutioncontrolonline.org.uk/
Epstein, Marc J. (2008) Making Sustainability Work: Best Practices in Managing and Measuring Corporate Social, Environmental and Economic Impacts. Greenleaf Publishing: Sheffield
Hill, M. K. (2010) Understanding Environmental Pollution Cambridge : CUP
Kane, G. (2011) The Green Executive Corporate Leadership in a Low Carbon Economy London: Earthscan.