Environmental Leadership Model for Company Leaders in the Brebes Industrial Estate
Achmad Husen, Ananto Kusuma Seta, Melly Fera

Universitas Negeri Jakarta

Abstract

The main environmental problem in the Industrial Estate in Brebes Regency, Central Java, is the large amount of waste originating from production materials and industrial waste that is disposed of without being processed first. If this condition is left unchecked, it will not only result in high production costs which can affect the high selling price so that it will experience difficulties in competition in the market, but also and especially will lead to a decrease in quality and environmental damage. The initiation of overcoming the decline in quality and environmental damage is mostly dominated by the local government. This effort is still very limited, so it is necessary to evaluate and find solutions that are more effective, efficient, and sustainable.
Industrial estates as areas that have management authority, should be able to manage the area with the principles of green and circular economy in accordance with the target of sustainable development goals. Its implementation needs to involve all related parties, especially the leaders of companies in the area. The role of company leaders is the main key to success because they have the authority to guide, nurture, and direct employees to think, and behave pro-environmentally. Related to this, it is very important for company leaders to have a mindset, attitude, and pattern of action in their leadership that supports the environment, called Environmental Leadership.
Based on the above thoughts, it is necessary to conduct research on Environmental Leadership in the Brebes Industrial Estate.
The purpose of this study is to find out (1) the real situation of environmental leadership for company leaders in the Brebes Industrial Estate, (2) what aspects of environmental leadership are still weak, and (3) find a model for strengthening environmental leadership for company leaders in the Brebes industrial area. The benefits of this research are very important and strategic in developing a green, sustainable, healthy,

Keywords: Environmental Leadership, Company Leaders, Industrial Estate

Topic: Management