Forest certification and its impact on business management and market performance: The key role of motivations

Zubizarreta, Mikel; Arana-Landín, Germán; Siguenza, Waleska; Cuadrado, Jesús

doi:10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103266

Forest Policy and Economics

2024

DOI: 10.1016/j.forpol.2024.103266

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Forest certification and its impact on business management and market performance: The key role of motivations

Mikel Zubizarreta,

Germán Arana-Landín,

Waleska Siguenza

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How is ISO14001:2015 boosting the spread of product‐oriented environmental management practices?

Arana‐Landín,

Landeta‐Manzano,

Laskurain‐Iturbe

et al. 2024

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This research sheds light on the impact of the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 standard, particularly in its role in driving life cycle perspective (LCP) and effectively integrating product‐oriented environmental management practices (POEMPs) within manufacturing sectors. Addressing this research gap, our analysis utilizes a worldwide sample of 1951 medium and large enterprises from the Thomson Reuters environmental, social and governance (ESG) database to compare the integration of POEMPs, in certified and non‐certified companies, before and after the ISO14001 standard update with a quantitative approach. The findings reveal a higher adoption rate of the seven POEMPs analyzed among certified companies before the publication of the standard. However, its LCP‐focused revision elevates only the implementation of three of them. This highlights a predominant selection effect over the intended treatment effect of the new standard and challenges the assumption that certification to the new version represents an advance in companies' product‐related environmental strategies. The originality of this research lies in its critical analysis of the practical outcomes of ISO14001:2015, pointing the disconnection between certification and the incorporation of POEMPs into environmental management systems. It highlights the need to strengthen implementation mechanisms and provides a nuanced understanding of the role of the standard in driving environmental progress.

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How is ISO14001:2015 boosting the spread of product‐oriented environmental management practices?

Arana‐Landín,

Landeta‐Manzano,

Laskurain‐Iturbe

et al. 2024

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Forest certification and economic insights: a European perspective

Corticeiro,

Brás,

Tomé

et al. 2024

Front. For. Glob. Change

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In recent years, there has been an increasing demand for forest certification and certified forest products in Europe. This trend is related to major worldwide challenges, such as the need to decarbonize the economy and mitigate climate change but also social and consumer demands for wider fair trade. However, whether forest certification influences economic valorization in forestry remains a question. The aim of this study is to analyze forest certification levels across Europe and identify potential relationships between the level of certification in forest areas and relevant economic indicators at country level. This study collected openly available data on total and certified forest areas, economic indicators, and environmental indicators for 28 European countries and explored the correlation between certified forest areas and economic performance in the forestry sector. Findings show that forest certification can significantly improve the economic performance of European forests. It has a more pronounced positive effect on economic incomes than on costs’ reduction. While certification costs do rise with the extent of forest area, they tend to stabilize at larger scales, suggesting that the certification process is economically sustainable and scale is relevant. Czechia and the Netherlands stand out for having the highest net values added related to forest certification, reflecting an effective economic exploration of forest resources. This study offers new perspectives to natural and social scientists, as well as to industry and policy makers, by proving contextualized data to support decision making. Additionally, it provides hints for further studies and policy guidelines on sustainable development and the impact of forest certification schemes.

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The Evolving Role of FSC Certification in Croatia: From Market Pressures to Sustainable Practices

Klarić,

Josipović

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Forests are crucial in sustaining life on Earth and are at the core of global sustainability efforts, to which Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification makes a significant contribution. Changes in motivations, benefits, and challenges associated with FSC certification among Croatian companies, particularly in light of recent market fluctuations and global sustainability trends, have been examined in this study. The research was conducted in 2015 and 2023 using a survey method among FSC chain of custody (CoC) certificate holders in Croatia. A statistically significant decline in the proportion of companies citing customer demands and company image as the main reasons for FSC certification was observed, while environmental awareness became a more prominent motivation. Additionally, although key benefits such as retaining existing customers and attracting new ones remain important, a significant decline in the proportion of companies reporting increased profits as a benefit was noted. Challenges related to extensive documentation and frequent changes in standards also significantly increased. This study suggests that FSC certification remains crucial for maintaining competitiveness in the Croatian wood industry, especially as environmental concerns gain importance. Given that FSC standards help enforce European sustainability regulations, FSC certification is important for ensuring long-term resilience and success in an unstable market environment.

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Forest certification and its impact on business management and market performance: The key role of motivations

Cited by 3 publications

References 97 publications

How is ISO14001:2015 boosting the spread of product‐oriented environmental management practices?

How is ISO14001:2015 boosting the spread of product‐oriented environmental management practices?

Forest certification and economic insights: a European perspective

The Evolving Role of FSC Certification in Croatia: From Market Pressures to Sustainable Practices

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