Explaining environmental Criteria in companies with a phenomenological approach (Case Study: Cement, Lime & Waste Industry)

At present, managers are under increasing pressure to not only reduce operating costs, but also to minimize the environmental impact of their activities and increase environmental performance. The main objective of this study is to identify environmental factors at the corporate level. In order to achieve this, the research was carried out in two separate phases during the years 2018 and 2019.First, after studying the theoretical foundations of the research, a descriptive phenomenological baroque qualitative research method was used, based on the experiences of people involved in the field of research. Secondly, in order to confirm and meet the identified criteria, data analysis was performed by designing a questionnaire and conducting a survey of scientific experts.The result of the study is to identify 20 criteria and classify them into 4 general categories and in the second stage to confirm and fit the general structure of all instances using structural equation technique and factor analysis test. The research findings are effective in identifying and understanding environmental standards and adhering to them at the corporate level, developing environmental accounting standards across industries and encouraging organizations to implement green accounting and will have desirable consequences.