Environmentally sensitive green management approach and transition process to green economy in businesses within the framework of sustainable development

Environmental problems, which have been felt before but have increased especially in recent years, have forced both individuals and businesses to take precautions against nature. As a result of unconscious and careless consumption of natural resources, the environment has begun to suffer, with the occurrence of chemicals and the increase in the amount of waste material generated in the production process. These problems cause undesirable results and cause disturbing images. It is possible to prevent this by acting sensitively and responsibly towards the environment. In addition, the biggest task falls to the companies that carry out our production and their employees. Until today, it was believed that the efforts of enterprises to protect the environment and reduce pollution would increase the costs. However, today, it is seen that many businesses that act with the understanding of green management receive the return of their investments for the environment. The fact that businesses act more sensitively in this regard means that their customers, who receive service from them, are also conscious of the products they consume and the environment. Thanks to the understanding of sustainability that emerged within the framework of the concept of green applied in businesses, this situation has become even more desirable. Because it is a fact that businesses that take a sustainable approach are also making progress towards having a good economy. Within the scope of this study, it has been tried to examine the environment-friendly green management approach and the transition processes to green economy in enterprises in the context of sustainable development. Keywords: Environmental Responsibility, Sustainability, Green Management Approach, Green Economy, Environmentalist Enterprises