SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT TOWARDS A GREENER FUTURE IN NEPAL: AN ESG FRAMEWORK

Gangaram Biswakarma (), Pradip Parajuli, Birju Malla, Saurav Panta, Sanjeev Tamatta, Palsha Maharjan, Nuna Ghimire and Deepika Neupane
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Gangaram Biswakarma: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Pradip Parajuli: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Birju Malla: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Saurav Panta: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Sanjeev Tamatta: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Palsha Maharjan: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Nuna Ghimire: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
Deepika Neupane: School of Management, Faculty of Management, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal

Journal of Wastes and Biomass Management (JWBM), 2024, vol. 6, issue 2, 64-70

Abstract: This study examines the existing model’s viability, scalability, and influence on waste management in Nepal with a case study of Dhangadhi Sub-Metropolitan City (SMC). The study highlights the significance of organizational openness, open communication, and feedback methods to engage all stakeholders. The degradable waste is recycled into fertilizer and gas, making the waste-to-energy operation sustainable. The study finds no landfill in the SMC, although attempts are underway to fix this. The study found that garbage disposal may be effectively managed with proper regulation, training, and awareness initiatives, reducing waste-related issues. The findings emphasize the relevance of such methods in decreasing pollution. The study found that waste management initiatives focus on worker safety and health by adhering to workplace health standards through adequate safety measures and equipment provision. It emphasizes the benefits of waste-to-energy, which minimizes air and water pollution. This sector’s workers are health and safety aware, and the awareness campaigns encourage waste source segregation. Finally, the study highlights the importance of the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework in waste management, offering insights for national initiatives.

Keywords: Waste management; waste-to-energy; ESG; Dhangadhi smc; environmental impact; Nepal. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.26480/jwbm.02.2024.64.70

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