Sustainable business and environmental indicators

This article focuses primarily on the research in Sustainable Business and Environmental Indicators of 120 Slovenian companies, in view of a general environmental management model. The research for this paper is based on the collection and analysis of quantitative and qualitative data. From research results, we can conclude that at a declarative level, environmental care is reflected in leadership and policy, strategy and organizational culture in the area of environmental management, where as the actual care is implemented in the processes related to this area. System thinking and multi view approaches, which are a must for a successful establishment of a sustainable business and environmental indicators, are of great importance. It is essential for the real effectiveness of environmental management to have appropriate leadership and keep well-regulated interpersonal relations in an enterprise. Congenial and stimulating atmosphere, promoting relaxed free and unimpeded activities, work satisfaction and satisfaction with co-operation with others, are all elements distinguishing excellent performance. When implementing changes, employees should be motivated adequately. Environmental indicators are powerful tools that serve many purposes, useful as tools for performance evaluation and public information. The development of indicators is a dynamic process that is constantly subject to updating and improvement.