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Erschienen in: Environmental Management 4/2019

13.11.2017

Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country

verfasst von: Marie-France Waxin, Sandra L. Knuteson, Aaron Bartholomew

Erschienen in: Environmental Management | Ausgabe 4/2019

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Abstract

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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Metadaten
Titel
Drivers and challenges for implementing ISO 14001 environmental management systems in an emerging Gulf Arab country
verfasst von
Marie-France Waxin
Sandra L. Knuteson
Aaron Bartholomew
Publikationsdatum
13.11.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
Environmental Management / Ausgabe 4/2019
Print ISSN: 0364-152X
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1009
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00267-017-0958-5

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