Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country
Worldwide, ISO 14001 certification for organizations has become the norm, but the Arab world accounts for an insignificant portion of all the certified organizations. There is a dearth of research on environmental management systems (EMS) in Arab and emerging countries and in public organizations. T...
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| author | Waxin, Marie-France |
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| dc.identifier.none.fl_str_mv | Waxin, Marie-France, Sandra Knuteson, and Aaron Bartholomew. "Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country." Environmental Management (New York): an international journal for decision-makers, scientists and environmental auditors (2017): 1-12. 1432-1009 http://hdl.handle.net/11073/16260 10.1007/s00267-017-0958-5 |
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| dc.title.none.fl_str_mv | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
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| description | Worldwide, ISO 14001 certification for organizations has become the norm, but the Arab world accounts for an insignificant portion of all the certified organizations. There is a dearth of research on environmental management systems (EMS) in Arab and emerging countries and in public organizations. The objectives of this research are to: (1) examine the key drivers and challenges related to implementation of ISO 14001 certified EMS in the United Arab Emirates, an emerging Arab country and (2) compare and contrast these drivers and challenges between private and public organizations. We adopt an explorative, qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews with environmental managers in 11 organizations (6 private and 5 public) from different industrial sectors. Drivers of EMS certification were mostly similar between private and public organizations, with some differences. Compliance with regulations and standards, and increasing environmental performance were the main drivers for ISO 14001 certification in both private and public organizations. Commitment to sustainability was more important for public organizations. Cost reduction, competitors, leadership commitment and customers’ demands were shared drivers, but more stressed by private organizations. Local community and employees’ pressures were reported by private organizations only. The challenges to ISO 14001 implementation were similar for private and public organizations. They were: a lack of qualified human resources, practical challenges associated with implementation, a lack of regulations, a lack of support from management, and high costs. Our findings have implications for managers, academics, consultants, and policy makers in the UAE and other emerging markets. |
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| spelling | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab countryWaxin, Marie-FranceKnuteson, SandraBartholomew, AaronEnvironmental managementEnvironmental management systemDriversChallengesISO 14001Emerging countriesArab countriesWorldwide, ISO 14001 certification for organizations has become the norm, but the Arab world accounts for an insignificant portion of all the certified organizations. There is a dearth of research on environmental management systems (EMS) in Arab and emerging countries and in public organizations. The objectives of this research are to: (1) examine the key drivers and challenges related to implementation of ISO 14001 certified EMS in the United Arab Emirates, an emerging Arab country and (2) compare and contrast these drivers and challenges between private and public organizations. We adopt an explorative, qualitative methodology, using semi-structured interviews with environmental managers in 11 organizations (6 private and 5 public) from different industrial sectors. Drivers of EMS certification were mostly similar between private and public organizations, with some differences. Compliance with regulations and standards, and increasing environmental performance were the main drivers for ISO 14001 certification in both private and public organizations. Commitment to sustainability was more important for public organizations. Cost reduction, competitors, leadership commitment and customers’ demands were shared drivers, but more stressed by private organizations. Local community and employees’ pressures were reported by private organizations only. The challenges to ISO 14001 implementation were similar for private and public organizations. They were: a lack of qualified human resources, practical challenges associated with implementation, a lack of regulations, a lack of support from management, and high costs. Our findings have implications for managers, academics, consultants, and policy makers in the UAE and other emerging markets.Springer2018-10-28T08:30:50Z2018-10-28T08:30:50Z2017-11-13PostprintPeer-Reviewedinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfWaxin, Marie-France, Sandra Knuteson, and Aaron Bartholomew. "Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country." Environmental Management (New York): an international journal for decision-makers, scientists and environmental auditors (2017): 1-12.1432-1009http://hdl.handle.net/11073/1626010.1007/s00267-017-0958-5en_USEnvironmental Managementhttps://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-017-0958-5oai:repository.aus.edu:11073/162602024-08-22T12:15:05Z |
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| title | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
| title_full | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
| title_fullStr | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
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| title_short | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
| title_sort | Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country |
| topic | Environmental management Environmental management system Drivers Challenges ISO 14001 Emerging countries Arab countries |
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