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Using plant-level data for 2008-2017, we examine the impact of the adoption of ISO 14000 by Indian manufacturing plants on their energy intensity. The propensity-score-matching difference-in-difference (PSM-DID) estimator is used to assess the effect. Our results show that the adoption of ISO 14000 tends to reduce energy intensity in Indian manufacturing plants, especially among the low and low-medium technology industries. ISO 14000 lowers energy intensity in industrial plants in energy-intensive industries, and the effect is stronger for the group of such industries covered under the Perform–Achieve–Trade (PAT) scheme of the Indian government, a market-based compliance mechanism for energy efficiency improvement. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Environmental Management Systems (EMS) represent a solid opportunity for companies that voluntarily undertake a path towards the adoption of environmental protection policies. Many studies investigated the link between EMS and improvement of environmental performance, demonstrating how the adoption of an international standard as ISO 14000 or EMAS guarantees the company an improvement in its performance and an increase in transparency towards stakeholders. However, scientific research in this field reflects the strong variability due to the breadth and diversity of sectors in which the two international standards can be adopted. The aim of this work is to analyse, through textual statistics and text mining methods, the trends that characterize scientific production, highlighting most debated topics useful for developing new research perspectives in this research field.

Este artículo versa acerca de las normas internacionales que rigen la responsabilidad social alrededor del mundo, vale indicar que la ISO 26000 y el GRI son consideradas como las fuentes más robustas para establecer guías de gestión sostenible locales alrededor del mundo. En la primera parte del trabajo, se realiza un análisis de la historia de la responsabilidad social desde el siglo XVII hasta la época actual. Se revisan también las normativas emitidas por organismos como Transparencia Internacional y la Organización Mundial del Trabajo. Igualmente se analiza la normativa relacionada con las prácticas que impidan los sobornos y la práctica financiera y contable enfocada en principios de responsabilidad social.

The environmental management systems, which are certified by the Standardization International organization -ISSO 14000, are in the search to ensure the appropriate resources management of enterprises to determine environmentally friendly conditions. Be able to fulfill the international standards and thus rendering access to international markets is thereason why factories develop certification process. Colombia is one of the countries where the ISSO 14000 norm has been adopted but, it is worth asking if this process spawn increase exportation volume. For the implementation of this research, the export performance was analyzed between exporting and certified markets and non-certified ones through a parametric hypothesis test. As a result, it was identified that there is a significant difference between the number of exportations by certified markets than the ones that are not. However, the study does not state that the abroad sales leverage is because of ISO 14000.

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to (1) identify and classify the main motives that underpin the theoretical and empirical studies of ISO 14000, and (2) to analyze the evolution of these motives regarding time, geographic domain and industry. Design/Methodology/Approach - The analysis was conducted through a literature review, analyzing 66 articles between 1998 and 2017 from Scopus and/or Web of Science databases. Findings - A categorization of motives to implement the ISO 14001 standard is proposed. The main important motivations are external: customer pressure and compliance with legal frameworks. These motivations remain unchanged over time. Asia is the region that pays the most attention to the standard, followed by Europe. Finally, the service sector should be analyzed with more detail, as the manufacturing sector has been the focus of most studies. Originality/Value - Policymakers, management bodies and standardization agencies can benefit from these findings.

Globally, business organization units and government bodies are becoming much more aware of the need for environmental management, socially responsible behaviour, sustainable growth and development. In Bulgarian economy mentioned processes have been initiated within the several key sectors that are basically among the biggest polluters. To evaluate the issues concerning environmental standards the direction of the analysis is based on consumers' point of view. The main aim of the article is to analyse and evaluate attitudes of Bulgarian consumers toward environmental standards implementation in Bulgaria. The study is divided into 3 parts: 1) literature review concerning the need of implementation of environmental standards; 2) description of the used methodology and research toward implementation of ISO 14001 in Bulgaria by the opinion of the consumers; and 3) Analysis of the gathered information. On this basis, conclusions about the prospects for their development in the Bulgaria are drawn. The collected information and results are based on scientific project concerning the implementation of Standards for Social and Environmental Responsibility in Bulgaria (NI 1-4/2014).

Green growth has become one of the main requirements by the governments and communities that companies need to fulfill in order to sustain and success in the market. However, transforming to be green companies comes with challenges that need to handle it. In this regard, green innovation has been documented to be as the companies’ driver towards attaining sustainable green economy. In Malaysia, there is a serious effort to boost up the level of green innovation performance among the industries players. This study aims to provide a model that can enhance the understanding on how to achieve green innovation. The model of this research indicates green supply chain management as an explanatory of green innovation performance. The study also explores the role of green innovation capabilities as a mediator that facilitate green supply chain management to impact on green innovation performance. This study, moreover, tests the moderator role of ISO 14000 certificate to strengthen the relationship among the variables included in the framework. The sample size was among Malaysian manufacturing companies, and a total number of 143 companies were the participants. As there is lack of studies that investigate the intervening relationship in green practices, this study will provide an insight to the policymakers, practitioners, and other researchers in the field to understand green innovation requirement and uncertainties. To run the analysis, SmartPLS3 was the software used to test the model. The main results and conclusions were discussed in the last section of the study.

Market is today exposed to continuous changes and innovations in the field of product technology and timely the organization's reactions to those changes are necessary for securing the constant presence and survival on the market y. Only organizations that respond quickly to modern tendencies on the market and adapt them are competitive and competitive. The management system is a system for establishing the organization's policy and goals and achieving these goals. Many organizations that want to meet the quality requirements, environmental protection and the safety and security of people face the problem: how to do that and how to integrate different management systems. The integration of multiple systems into one is much more efficient and economical than the development and implementation of separate systems. This paper presents the short theoretical integration of three management systems: the quality of ISO 9000, the environmental protection of ISO 14000 and the protection of health and safety at work OHSAS 18000, and the practical integration of these three management systems at the level of the production process, observing the specific part from the production: Sito 40- 504.412, which is an integral part of the product Hand pump 40-506.900.K1, PPT-Hydraulics.

• IT sustainability and, in particular, the Green IT philosophy have become slogans for executive, corporate, and service management. • The ISO 14000 family of standards can give a great contribution for Green IT, since the best practices that it proposes are very useful to consolidate the practices and techniques of Green IT. • The proposed adaption of the ISO 14000 family of standards to IT allows organizations of all types to manage the implementation of Green IT. Sustainability is a reality and a necessity for everyone in all areas. The changes that are taking place with respect to environmental sensitivity force organizations to adopt a new approach to this problem. This has led organizations such as the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) to develop standards that help all types of organizations achieve sustainable development, such as the ISO 14000 family of standards. However, the ISO 14000 family of standards is too generic and does not address specific areas that are highly relevant for organizations in the search for sustainability, as is the case of the area of Information Technology (IT). From the area of IT, sustainability and, in particular, the Green IT philosophy have become slogans for executive, corporate, and service management. Implementing Green IT initiatives has become a priority for the environmental awareness of organizations that want to stay ahead of the curve. That is why, in this study, the application/inclusion of the ISO 14000 family of standards to IT is carried out. The results obtained and the validation of this proposal by experts show an adequate and consistent proposal, which covers all areas related to IT. All this demonstrates the applicability of the ISO 14000 family of standards to IT through the Green IT and completes a developed framework that is useful in practice when implementing the governance and management of Green IT. Likewise, thanks to this proposal, organizations finally have a standardized guide when implementing Green IT, as well as when seeking for international and recognized certifications in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to (1) identify and classify the main motives that underpin the theoretical and empirical studies of ISO 14000, and (2) to analyze the evolution of these motives regarding time, geographic domain and industry. Design/Methodology/Approach - The analysis was conducted through a literature review, analyzing 66 articles between 1998 and 2017 from Scopus and/or Web of Science databases. Findings - A categorization of motives to implement the ISO 14001 standard is proposed. The main important motivations are external: customer pressure and compliance with legal frameworks. These motivations remain unchanged over time. Asia is the region that pays the most attention to the standard, followed by Europe. Finally, the service sector should be analyzed with more detail, as the manufacturing sector has been the focus of most studies. Originality/Value - Policymakers, management bodies and standardization agencies can benefit from these findings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents the concept of green management and the different environmental approaches that organizations can adopt. Also, examples of company actions are presented for each of the four types of green approaches (legal approach, market approach, stakeholder approach and activist approach). Within the article are presented the ways to evaluate "green" actions of companies, as well as the companies that lead in the Global 100 list of the world's most sustainable corporations in 2018. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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In the last years, the Bulgarian business organizations and government bodies were facing with the increased needs to implement new standards which could bring a higher benefit for companies and also not to affect the environment. The ISO 14 000 Family is based on standards for environmental management and gives the possibility to be applied in any type of organization, public or private sectors, administrations, etc . The main aim of the publication is to trace the implementation of ISO 14001 in Bulgaria by sectors and type of activities. As well this research offers the main reasons to the Bulgarian firms to implement ISO 14001. For reaching the aim, the study made a review of a) Evolution of ISO 14001 and its flexibility, in compliance with changes in the environment and business; b) Research of the firms which implemented ISO 14001 in Bulgaria, c) Content of the activities in the certification cycle. The used methods are according to the research system of the Bulgarian firms which implemented ISO 14001. Finally, some conclusions were drawn about the development of the ISO 14 001 in Bulgaria.

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Tourism today is a global business in which the competition and the customers span international boundaries. Managers competing in the fierce international marketplace are increasingly concerned with a strategic view of quality. The competition is ever increasing at the global tourist services market while consumer demands are changed. Such rapid growth has also introduced new perspectives for quality management through the most famous formal quality management systems (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 18000 and ISO 22000).

A major commitment and objective in the conditions of a market economy is to improve thequality of production, with a special emphasis on increasing the efficiency of economic activity to meetthe production and consumption requirements. A permanent competition on both domestic and international markets has challenged companies to continuously ensure the high quality of their products, in order to meet social needs. The advantages from improving the commodities quality are reflected in an increased labour productivity, reduced production costs, increased profitability. Currently, many companies are particularly interested in the quality assurance models as proposed by international standards of ISO 9000, ISO 14000, ISO 22000, OSHAH 18000, etc. Some of these companies have already a certified quality management system based on these standards. They consider that the qualitysystem certification has a positive impact on business performance, acknowledging at the same time, the far-reaching importance of continuous improvement and implementation of this system, the principles of total quality management to ensure a successful performance in the competition.

Os postos de combustíveis realizam atividades potencialmentegeradoras de impactos ambientais. A implantação de um Sistema deGestão Ambiental propicia um aumento da efi ciência na realizaçãodos procedimentos necessários para a minimização desses impactos. A presente pesquisa objetivou avaliar a percepção da importância da gestãoambiental em postos de combustíveis. Foram realizadas entrevistas com responsáveis por cinco postos de combustíveis na cidade de Irati, PR e concluiu-se que houve muitas divergências em relação a esta percepção, o que se refl ete na situação ambiental das empresas.

El presente documento presenta los resultados fi nales de la ejecución de la investigación que en su desarrollo integró tres metodologías de investigación, análisis interpretativo de fuentes sobre organización y empresa a la luz del concepto de tecnorregión (Ariza, Gómez & León, 2006); la construcción e interpretación de una base datos sobre el proceso de difusión de la norma ISO 14001 (Ariza, Gómez & León, 2007), y fi nalmente, se hace una análisis de tres casos de empresas colombianas, en las que se ponen en juego la estructuras interpretativas construidas en documentos ateriere, constituyéndose en el eje central del presente documento. El documento concluye que pueden existir diversos niveles de asimilación cultural y predisposición organizacional, que hace de la ISO 14001 una norma no conveniente para todo tipo organización, en particular, se puede constituir en una fuerte barrera de entrada a los mercados internacionales para las empresas colombianas.

Environmental marketing (Eco-marketing), as a relatively new movement, emerged at the beginning of the 20th century, is in the growing phase of its development. Eco-labeling and other ways/types of eco-marketing are attracting more attention of consumers, since they are aware of the necessity of nature conservation and environmental protection. There has been a lot of misunderstanding and miss leadings in interpretation and substantiation of ecomarketing claims in previous period of time. One of the most concrete improvements in eco-marketing was appearance and establishment of ISO 14020 guidelines. ISO 14020 guidelines are integral part of ISO 14000 series of standards, which could be implemented in eco-marketing. At the same time, development of "green" products and marketing of "green" products, are direct positive contributions to resources reduction, environmental protection and sustainable economic development. Companies designing this kind of products can expect better position on the market, improvement of competitiveness, reduction of expenses (less raw materials, less waste, less harmful effects on the environment), raising corporate social responsibility, higher export.

This study aims to distinguish an array of green activities (ISO 14000, green processes, pollution prevention, and green certifications) and analyze their relationships with firm performance. Employing data from the sampled publicly listed firms in Taiwan and regressions to examine the hypotheses, we find that the degree of a firm's R&D investment fails to affect companies' choice of green activities; however, the degree of firm internationalization can. That is, more internationalized firms are also more likely to employ green certifications among these activities. In terms of the impacts of these green activities on firm performance, a company employing green processes can perform better, followed by ISO 14000, pollution prevention, and lastly, green certifications. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Integrated packaging design process arises as one key factor that could contribute to increasing the efficiency and sustainability of supply chains. This approach is called "packaging logistics". Another managerial approach that is related to efficiency and sustainability is the implementation of "meta-standards" (ISO 9000 and ISO 14000). As both "packaging logistics" and "meta-standards" can contribute positively towards supply chain efficiency and sustainability, it becomes relevant to examine the relationship between them. In this study, we explore the potential relation between "meta-standards" (ISO 9000 and ISO 14000) and the implementation of the key aspects of "packaging logistics". In addition, we explore the relation between "packaging logistics" and aspects of performance. This is accomplished through an exploratory study of the packaging design process of Spanish manufacturers in the food industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of marketing management is to satisfy the needs and desires of consumers. A lot of factors have influenced the consumers and their purchasing. Besides price and assortment factors there are requirements of consumers for the quality of a product. It means that a product should have physical, chemical, designing, aesthetic, ecological and other desirable properties that should be expressed before its use. For that reason the quality in the theory and practice of management is beginning to affirm itself. This has been particularly expressed by the introduction of quality standardization series ISO 9000(9000:2000), ISO 14000. The apply of ISO 9000 makes internationalization of quality system and circulation of goods and services without "physical-fiscal-technical" barrier possible.

Sustainable construction development needs a good environmental management system. International standard ISO 14000 is one the standard of a good environmental management system. This research aims to obtain general idea on how far Class A contractors in Surabaya know about information, element, and the benefit of ISO 14000, and how to engage in analyzing environmental management system using Friedman and Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test. From the data analysis, it was shown that 64,71% of the respondents is aware of ISO 14000 and issue on work safety and health for employees has become a first priority (mean rank 8.09). This issue has been followed-up with the development of a proactive strategy (61.76%). The strategy is followed by tactic development among others is to check employees’ health in accordance to standard of work safety and health for employees which has been imposed by the government (mean rank 5.00). Abstract in Bahasa Indonesia : Konsep konstruksi berkelanjutan memerlukan sistem mana¬jemen lingkungan yang baik. Standar internasional ISO 14000 merupakan salah satu wahana untuk menjamin kinerja sistem manajemen lingkungan tersebut. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mendapatkan gambaran umum tentang sejauh mana para kontraktor kelas A di Surabaya menge¬tahui tentang informasi, elemen, dan keuntungan ISO 14000 serta bagaimana melakukan analisa sistem manajemen lingkungan tersebut dengan Friedman dan Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test. Hasil analisa data menunjukkan 64,71% responden mengetahui informasi tentang ISO 14000, dan isu keselamatan dan kesehatan kerja karyawan menjadi prioritas utama (mean rank 8,09). Isu tersebut ditindaklanjuti dengan pengembangan strategi proaktif (61,76%), dimana strategi tersebut diikuti dengan pengembangan taktik antara lain memeriksa kesehatan karyawan sesuai dengan standard kesehatan yang telah ditentukan oleh pihak yang berwenang (mean rank 5,00).

The factors behind the adoption of ISO 14000 certification by Indian organized manufacturing plants are examined using the Annual Survey of Industries unit-level data for 2016–2018, with supplementary analyses undertaken using such data for 2008–2010 and 2008–2015. While observing that a change in the export status of a plant from non-exporting to exporting will raise its probability of adopting ISO 14000 certification by about 20 percent, the paper also identifies that other plant-level characteristics like size, fuel intensity, financial ability, presence of foreign equity, R&D activity, and adequate managerial staff strength are some of the important drivers of the adoption of ISO 14000 certification. The paper finds that while exporting enhances the probability of adoption of ISO 14000 certification, the probability goes down beyond an export share in the production of 80 percent. The paper adds to the literature by disentangling the pecuniary objectives vis-à-vis the role of environmental and social consciousness of plants' management in driving the adoption of ISO 14000 certification. • Exports are a major reason for adoption of ISO 14000 by Indian industrial firms. • Technology orientation conditions whether exports matter for ISO 14000 adoption. • Environment goals drive a lot of socially conscious Indian firms adopt ISO 14000. • Small industrial units need enough managerial staff to be able to adopt ISO 14000. • High fuel cost drive large Indian manufacturing plants to adopt ISO 14000. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Este trabalho apresenta os resultados de uma pesquisa exploratória realizada entre empresas químicas e petroquímicas brasileiras. Nessa pesquisa, feita através de questionários enviados aos responsáveis pelo Setor de Qualidade das empresas, conheceu-se alguns aspectos do processo de restruturação por que passaram, além de avaliar o estado das mesmas em relação às certificações ISO 9000 e ISO 14000 e à implantação de Programas da Qualidade, investigando também algumas questões específicas sobre cada um desses tópicos. Os dados obtidos correspondem a 25 empresas, na sua maioria líderes no mercado em que atuam, e mostram, dentre outros resultados, uma ampla difusão da ISO 9000 e dos Programas da Qualidade e a tendência crescente de adoção da ISO 14000.

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the prevalence of the application of standards and their positive influence on the efficiency and competitiveness of Slovenian logistics service providers. Moreover, an analysis was also done on the relationship between the adoption of the environmental standard and greater concern for the environment. Design/methodology/approach – A small sample analysis was done using a combination of statistical methods and an abductive approach. A χ2 analysis was utilized to test the hypotheses. Findings – Many benefits were indicated. However, a positive relationship between quality standards and efficiency, as well as competitiveness, was not confirmed. In addition, the implementation of ISO 14001 quality standards was found to have no effect on the higher investment in environmental protection. Research limitations/implications – This study is limited by its local aspect (Slovenia), small sample size and its focus on just quality standards and their external factors. Future studies should be extended to the countries of eastern Europe and should further examine the relationship of internal factors as well as the relationship between the adoption of quality standards and the supply chain. Practical implications – A survey is essential not just for the Slovenian industry but also for the wider logistics industry as well as for government authorities and standards providers. Originality/value – This is one of the first papers written to analyse the effects of quality standards on international logistics service providers and the first paper that has explored the impact of standards on Slovenian logistics service providers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the last years, the Bulgarian business organizations and government bodies were facing with the increased needs to implement new standards which could bring a higher benefit for companies and also not to affect the environment. The ISO 14 000 Family is based on standards for environmental management and gives the possibility to be applied in any type of organization, public or private sectors, administrations, etc . The main aim of the publication is to trace the implementation of ISO 14001 in Bulgaria by sectors and type of activities. As well this research offers the main reasons to the Bulgarian firms to implement ISO 14001. For reaching the aim, the study made a review of a) Evolution of ISO 14001 and its flexibility, in compliance with changes in the environment and business; b) Research of the firms which implemented ISO 14001 in Bulgaria, c) Content of the activities in the certification cycle. The used methods are according to the research system of the Bulgarian firms which implemented ISO 14001. Finally, some conclusions were drawn about the development of the ISO 14 001 in Bulgaria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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The economic development policies of most developing countries have lead to industrialization and urbanization. This results in major environmental problems, such as forest degradation, air pollution and soil degradation. Thus, it is necessary to provide and compile like of base and principle of green business, green productivity and green government in order to economize in limited resources rationally and to retain resources for next generations (Pineda, 2004). It is the combined application of appropriate productivity and environmental management tools, techniques and technologies that reduces the environmental impact of an organization‘s activities, products and services while enhancing profitability and competitive advantage. Using the GP approach, companies can put in place waste minimization programmes first and thereafter build a formal management system to support those programmes. By implementing GP, companies can enjoy many cost savings.

Hospital Waste material generation is an undesired process in a hospital service rendering system. Infectious Wastes due to their hazardous nature which containing Pathogenic Micro Organisms could harm and contaminate human environment in comparison to other waste materials. For this reason, it is necessary to adopt relevant alternatives and mechanisms to curb and disinfect them. The research Purpose is to measure the quality of effectiveness of Tehran's hospitals environment management based on ISO 14000.To conduct the research, applied, descriptive and field methods are used. A total of 75 Tehran's hospital are selected from among them 60 hospitals are chosen based on Krejciey and Morgan tables as a sample by random. Date collected through questionnaires and by using likert's six-option spectrum based on the said standard and data are analyzed by SPSS software and by using descriptive and inferential statistics (T test).The average scores of researched variables (are the same components of standard) are, Policies3/48, identification of environmental aspects3/15 , formulation of Micro and Macro objectives3/15, Planning for achieving objectives3/15, development of duties and responsibilities3/18 , staff training3/23, communication system3/37, documentation of ٍٍٍٍEnvironment Management System3/22, monitoring operations3/24, reaction readiness in emergencies3/25, periodic appraisal3/09, corrective actions as well as revision of environment management system3/02. The average of all variables are lower than test value(3/5) and undesirable. Thus, it requires further consideration and improvement.

As a public good, the environment has traditionally been handled by public authorities. However, withglobalization conventional state environmental authority is transformed, relocated and deterritorialized.New non-state environmental authorities emerge. This paper conceptualizes the shifts in and relocation ofenvironmental authority structures and illustrates this with examples from the fields of certification andlabeling and environmental partnerships. While relocation does take place, new environmental authoritystructures are often mixes of state and non-state authorities. The paper finally assesses these developments,reflecting on the conventional criticism of the poor environmental and democratic potentials ofsuch new non-state environmental authorities.

Construction projects and activities are, in general, associated with a wide range of environmental impacts. Therefore the principles of sustainable development should be adopted during construction just like in any other industrial sector. At the organisation's level, one of the ways of achieving this goal is by implementing an environmental management system (EMS). The purpose of the paper is to present current environmental management trends in construction companies based on a recent study conducted for the construction industry in Slovenia, and in particular to report on how the construction SMEs perceive obstacles to the EMS implementation. The benefits and obstacles associated with ISO 14001‐compliant EMS implementation are discussed, and the results of the survey related to environmental management systems (QMS) in construction companies in Slovenia are presented and analysed. They indicate that the majority of responding construction companies has implemented QMS, and 46 % of the respondents have also established an EMS. It can be observed that, in relative terms, there are less SMEs with an EMS than larger companies with EMS; SMEs tend to see the required documentation accompanying the EMS as excessive and a major barrier for its implementation. In practice, these findings are important because they can be used to define the baseline for new initiatives that promote EMSs within construction SMEs. Aplinkos valdymo sistema bei mažų ir vidutinių įmonių statyba: Slovėnijos pavyzdys Santrauka Statybos projektai ir veikla apskritai yra siejami su įvairiapusišku poveikiu aplinkai. Todėl subalansuotos plėtros principai turi būti diegiami statybose, kaip ir bet kuriame kitame pramonės sektoriuje. Organizaciniu lygiu vienas iš būdų pasiekti tikslą yra aplinkos valdymo sistemos diegimas. Pagrindinis šio straipsnio tikslas yra supažindinti su dabartinėmis aplinkos valdymo tendencijomis, vyraujančiomis statybos įmonėse, remiantis neseniai atliktais tyrimais Slovėnijoje, bei pateikti informaciją, kaip mažos ir vidutinio dydžio įmonės įveikia kliūtis, atsirandančias diegiant aplinkos valdymo sistemą. Taip pat šiame straipsnyje aptariama nauda ir kliūtys, susijusios su ISO 14001 aplinkos valdymo sistemos įgyvendinimu, bei pateikiami ir analizuojami Slovėnijos statybos įmonėse atlikto aplinkos valdymo sistemos tyrimo rezultatai. Šie rezultatai rodo, kad dauguma didelių tyrime dalyvavusių įmonių įgyvendina Aplinkos valdymo sistemą, o 46 % respondentų savo veikloje taip pat įdiegė šią sistemą. Galima teigti, kad mažų ir vidutinio dydžio įmonių su įdiegta Aplinkos valdymo sistema yra mažiau nei didelių kompanijų. Pagrindinė Aplinkos valdymo sistemos įgyvendinimo mažose ir vidutinėse įmonėse kliūtis yra pernelyg dideli dokumentacijos reikalavimai. Gautos išvados yra gana svarbios, nes jomis remiantis galima nustatyti išeities tašką naujoms idėjoms, iniciatyvai, kuri skatintų Aplinkos valdymo sistemą diegti mažose ir vidutinėse įmonėse. First Published Online: 14 Oct 2010 Reikšminiai žodžiai: statybos pramonė, mažos ir vidutinės įmonės, aplinkos valdymo sistema, kokybės valdymo sistema, ISO 14000, tyrimas, Slovėnija.

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The environment is an essential element of human existence and is the result of combining natural elements with elements created by human activity. All this interact and influence the living conditions and opportunities for future development of the whole society. Quality of products and services is one of the most important forms of assessment capacity to achieve a product or service that all personnel involved in the conduct and activities of improvement, increased productivity, satisfaction of all customers, increase market competitiveness. The quality is an important factor because society priorities, customer needs, so consumer, the citizen. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper presents some of the most important findings of studies of the impact of ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certifications on organizations, based on a literature review. The article discusses potential synergistic advantages that can be derived from an integrated quality-environment system and qualitative benefits using ISO 9000 and 14000 certifications. This article also discusses some of the limitations of the current literature and how these can be addressed in the future research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: We analyse the take-up by firms of internationally recognized standards such as ISO 9000 and ISO 14000. Based on an analysis of 11,668 firms in countries in Asia and Eastern Europe, we conclude that the probability of standard certification increases with firm size, is greatest in large cities and in manufacturing industries. There are other differences, including between countries. Given these differences, we argue that single generic standards for all firms may not be optimal and that there is a case for the simultaneous publication of differentiated standards targeted at different user characteristics. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

Purpose – The aim of this study is to focus on manufacturing small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are simultaneously pursuing quality and environmental objectives. Specifically, the paper examines: the specific motivations and resources of SMEs that have chosen to pursue both priorities, the types of initiatives these SMEs have implemented, and whether pursuing both priorities is correlated with various facets of organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach – This study gathered data from a sample of 254 ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified Canadian SMEs. Data collection was based on a survey questionnaire sent to a random sample of 1,514 companies. Findings – The results highlighted significant differences between the SMEs holding both the ISO 9000 and 14000 certifications and those holding only the 9000 ISO certification. Each group was shown to have distinct motivations and resources and to have implemented different types of initiatives to address environmental concerns. Each group was positively correlated with different facets of organizational performance. Research limitations/implications – This study's findings contribute to the environmental and SME literature on this very complex topic by providing relevant empirical evidence based on primary data. Practical implications – The results should provide guidance to manufacturing SMEs currently examining how to address environmental issues. SMEs need to address these issues carefully and understand the potential trade-offs and consequences associated with their decisions. Originality/value – An important contribution of this study is its detailed characterization of environmental initiatives, drawing on insights derived from the environmental, accounting and management literature. By using the analytical framework of organizational citizenship behaviours, the characterization also included informal and behavioural aspects often neglected in environmental management studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The concept of an environmental management system evolved in the early nineties. An environmental management system exists to help organizations minimize how their operations (processes etc.) negatively affect the environment (i.e. cause adverse changes to air, water, or land), comply with applicable laws, regulations, and other environmentally oriented requirements, and continually improve in the above. An environmental management system can also manage natural resources, and improve the reliability and credibility of the environmental policies. At the European level we have EMAS. The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is the EU's voluntary scheme designed for companies and other organisations committing themselves to evaluate, manage and improve their environmental performance. This was introduced by a European Union council regulation (No. 1836/29.06.1993), requiring implementation in all European Union Member States. EMAS was formally introduced in the United Kingdom in April 1995. ISO 14000 is an International Standard (1996) Applicable on an international scale. This paper aims to make a theoretical comparison between these two environmental management systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study provides empirical evidence of the nature of the relationship between environmental management systems and organizational innovations. Using a sample of Spanish manufacturing firms, the study reports on the implementation of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14000 environmental quality standards and the relationship of such implementation with organizational innovations in the firm. The study presents several implications of interest for practitioners, academics, and policy makers. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article compares life cycle assessment studies performed on imaging equipment for the consumer market in order to identify common practices, limitations, areas for improvement, and opportunities for standardization. The analysis suggests that comparisons across studies are significantly hampered by variability in scope, transparency, data sources, and assumptions; it identifies sources of discrepancy and variability. Of particular concern to printing devices was the definition of a functional unit, which can vary significantly depending on the capabilities and use patterns of a printer. Standardization of the functional unit and related assumptions has a high potential to increase quantitative comparability across studies. At the same time, standardizing the functional unit by paper usage excludes the possibility of comparison to alternative communication media. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The negative effects of the global crisis can be seen on SME's because of their size and their difficulty to access finance. SME's need to be aware of the impact that their activities have on the environment which will turn into a great opportunity to explore the economic advantages that emerges from implementing an environmental management system. If an SME has already implemented an ISO 14001 environmental management system, the next natural step would be to turn its attention towards this new and long awaited ISO standard which is ISO 26000. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract: To enhance the productivity of the land, different types of fertilizer is being used. Basically, different drivers like the demand of crops, variation in the price of output and changing relative factors are influencing to increase the use of fertilizer. However, increased use and unplanned production of fertilizer has an adverse impact on the environment. But that type of hidden cost is not possible to measure objectively. So, it seems plausible to internalize these types of cost. ISO 14000 is one that helps firm to reduce the adverse impact on environment. This paper explores the current situation of the fertilizer (chemical) sector of Bangladesh regarding the implementation of ISO 14000. Empirical results indicate that fertilizer sector is enjoying the growth without ensuring ISO 14000 properly. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

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Environmental Management System (EMS) has been one of the important tools for sustainable construction for around two decades. However, many issues concerning sustainable development have not been properly addressed, and there is a need for the introduction of green specifications to advance green performance in construction through contract management. This paper defines green specifications, identifies the reasons for adopting green specifications and highlights the environmental issues that may not be addressed by solely adopting EMS. It also presents the results of a recent survey of practitioners concerning their opinions towards green specifications and possible impacts arising from their adoption. From the results of the survey, a framework for developing green specifications is deemed valuable for the cities striving for sustainability. Interestingly, the level of acceptable changes brought about by green specifications as perceived by different industry stakeholders is found to be unrelated to whether they were from organizations implementing EMS or not. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]

This article discusses the strong expansion experienced by the phenomenon of international management standards. After a conceptual exposition on metastandards, carried out in order to clarify the confusion that still prevails on them, their international impact is then analyzed, stressing its particular impact in Spain. The paper also summarizes the different academic perspectives from which this phenomenon has been analysed. Finally, some considerations on the future evolution of this kind of standards are proposed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, the ISO 14000 environmental management system (EMS) prepared by the International Standards Organization (ISO) has been widely used within all sectors throughout the world. There are some methods needed in order to maintain and develop environmental performance within all sectors, including the construction sector, for the protection of sustainable development and the environment worldwide. ISO 14000 EMS originated from such need. In recent years, an increased interest has also emerged in relation to the use of EMS in the construction sector. However, despite such interest, studies about applications regarding the use of the ISO 14000 EMS by construction firms have not reached the desired level. In this article, the impact of the ISO 14000 EMS on construction firms within Turkey is being reviewed by using the questionnaire survey method. A questionnaire survey study is conducted with 68 individual construction firms, which represent the top category in Turkey and operate in national and international markets as they are members of the Turkish Contractors Association (TCA). The obtained data are analysed in accordance with the objective of the study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]