Is ISO 14001 certification really good to the company? a critical analysis

Reis, Aline Vomero; Neves, Fábio de Oliveira; Hikichi, Suzana Eda; Salgado, Eduardo Gomes; Beijo, Luiz Alberto

doi:10.1590/0103-6513.20180073

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“…The reason of this may be that crews, while implementing EMAS, had previously received ISO 14001 training and training was partially based on the acquired knowledge. The high costs incurred for the implementation of EMS are described in numerous publications [61][62][63][64][65]. The research carried out by other authors also shows that entrepreneurs, while implementing ISO 14001, complain about high costs of additional outlays on necessary investments, e.g., related to environmental protection [66][67][68].…”

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Organizations towards the Evaluation of Environmental Management Tools ISO 14001 and EMAS

2021

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The purpose of this article is to analyze and compare the benefits of and barriers to the implementation of Environmental Management Systems (EMS)—International Standard ISO 14001 and Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS)—by organizations. This paper attempts to answer the following research questions: 1. Does the implementation of either ISO 14001 or EMAS bring the same benefits and barriers to organizations? 2. Does the system functioning duration in the company influence internal and external benefits resulting from EMS implementation? 3. Are economic aspects of EMS adoption as important for entrepreneurs as the ecological aspects? This topic is important due to the large disproportions appearing in recent years between the number of companies registered in ISO 14001 and in EMAS, and due to relatively frequent cases of non-renewal of EMAS certifications in recent years. It is crucial because each EMS certified institution has implemented procedures which contribute to better protection of the natural environment. The study was conducted in the form of a survey; questions and answers were specified based on the literature review and the authors’ research. Results indicate that the knowledge-based and organizational problems, as well as the time invested in preparing the documentation, are much more significant than financial problems associated with EMS implementation. Even organizations that previously introduced ISO 14001 still have difficulties with EMAS implementation. The perception of benefits resulting from EMS introduction is related to the system functioning duration in the company. The analysis shows that it is necessary to strengthen economic incentives in order to enable the widest possible dissemination of EMS among companies. Research results can contribute to further simplification and increases in EMS implementation, which may lead to more sustainable development and climate change mitigation, inter alia, due to the improvement in energy efficiency, increased use of renewable energy, and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Organizations towards the Evaluation of Environmental Management Tools ISO 14001 and EMAS

2021

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“…At the initial implementation, the costs incurred were generally considered to outweigh the benefits and gains (33).…”

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Recommendations for Improving the ISO 14001 Certification Based on the Company’s Perception Analysis of the Certification Obstacles and Benefits

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Martono

Hamzah

2021

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Introduction: Environmental management systems (EMS) were used commonly by companies to control industrial impacts and support environmental sustainability. In achieving SDG’s indicators to focuses on improving sustainable practices in the company environment, the government faces a tough challenge in increasing ISO 14001 certified companies. This study aimed to analyze the barriers and benefits of ISO 14001 certification in the industrial sector and recommend encouraging companies to carry out ISO 14001 certification. Methods: This study used a descriptive analysis method to identify the perception of ISO 14001 certified company practitioners of the certification barriers and benefits. Through survey questionnaires, data collection was conducted to 83 ISO14001 certified companies with a response rate of 49.4%. Results and Discussion: The main barrier in performing the ISO 14001 was the cost of implementation and certification. The highest benefit of ISO 14001 certification was to improve the company's image. A total of 83% of the companies believed that the benefits of ISO 14001 certification outweighed the costs incurred. Conclusion: The companies did not have significant barriers in conducting the ISO 14001 certification and classified into the medium category. The ISO 14001 certification could provide environmental sustainability, social, market, and economic benefits. The government needs to support the interest of companies in conducting the ISO 14001 implementation by overcoming the obstacles and maximizing the benefits.

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“…Kaip minėta, viena populiariausių aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų yra ISO 14001, kuri panaši į EMAS, tad svarbu išsiaiškinti, kuo šios sistemos naudingos aplinkai, pačiai įmonei ir jos rezultatams. S. I. Haider'io (2011), M. P. Dentch'o (2016) Beijo (2018) ir ISO standartuose (2018) nurodomi ISO 14001 standarto privalumai yra panašūs: vieni -gana abstraktūs, kiti -konkretesni, leidžiantys suvokti šio standarto įmonėms teikiamą naudą. Be to, autorių pateiktus privalumus palyginus su ISO standartais (2018) (ISO standartams įmones ruošianti organizacija) pateiktais privalumais, galima suprasti, kad nurodyta nauda yra gana objektyvi ir sutampa su autorių išsakytais pastebėjimais.…”

Section: Aplinkosaugos Vadybos Sistemų Reikšmė įMonėmsunclassified

Aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų diegimo poveikis įmonių tarptautinei veiklai

Ripkauskaitė¹

2021

Regional Formation and Development Studies

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Vilniaus universitetas (Lietuva) ANOTACIJA Aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemos ISO 14001 ir EMAS yra įmonių brandos ženklas, kai jos nusprendžia parodyti, kad stengiasi būti kuo draugiškesnės aplinkai ir taip gerina į vartotojus nukreiptą savo įvaizdį. Straipsnyje kalba apie tai, kad šios sistemos suteikia ir daugiau privalumų, tokių kaip konkurencinis pranašumas, rizikos, susijusios su aplinkos tarša, mažinimas, veiksmingesnis vidinių operacijų sekimas bei kaštų mažinimas veiksmingiau naudojant išteklius. Be išvardytų privalumų, įmonės gali patirti ir sunkumų, tokių kaip diegiant sistemą padidėjusios sąnaudos, motyvacijos, žinių bei įgūdžių trūkumas. Esminis dalykas, norint, kad aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemos įdiegimas įmonėje būtų naudingas aplinkai, ekonomikai bei rinkai, patartina įdiegus sistemą toliau stebėti įmonės procesus, pažangą ir toliau ieškoti būdų, kaip būtų galima tobulinti procesus, remiantis aplinkosaugos vadybos sistema. Tad aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų poveikis įmonių tarptautinei veiklai pasireiškia įmonės įvaizdžio gerinimu. Norint, kad įdiegta sistema teiktų daugiau privalumų, patartina nuolat prižiūrėti ir tobulinti aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų veikimą. Straipsnio autorė siekia nustatyti aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų diegimo poveikį įmonių tarptautinei veiklai. Duomenims apdoroti taikyti tokie kokybiniai metodai, kaip mokslinių straipsnių ir knygų analizė, sintezė ir sisteminimas.

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Is ISO 14001 certification really good to the company? a critical analysis

Cited by 13 publications

References 102 publications

Organizations towards the Evaluation of Environmental Management Tools ISO 14001 and EMAS

Organizations towards the Evaluation of Environmental Management Tools ISO 14001 and EMAS

Recommendations for Improving the ISO 14001 Certification Based on the Company’s Perception Analysis of the Certification Obstacles and Benefits

Aplinkosaugos vadybos sistemų diegimo poveikis įmonių tarptautinei veiklai

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