Raising awareness of the benefits of certification and assurance services
Many organisations are deriving a wide range of benefits from certification, evidenced by approaching 1.4m live management system certificates in the two key standards of ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 throughout the world (Source: ISO Survey 2013).
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Is an environmental management system able to influence environmental and competitive advantage?
Resolving Information Asymmetrics in Markets: The Role of Certified Management Programs
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Covenants with weak swords: ISO 14001 and facilities’ environmental performance
Green clubs and voluntary governance: ISO 14001 and firms’ regulatory compliance
A study of compliance with environmental regulations of ISO 14001 certified companies in Korea