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Environmental impact evaluation using a cooperative model for implementing EMS (ISO 14001) in small and medium-sized enterprises
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Seiffert, Mari Elizabete Bernardini |
| Copyright Year | 2008 |
| Abstract | Abstract Certification of an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System (EMS) is currently an important requirement for those enterprises wishing to sell their products in the context of a global market. The system's structure is based on environmental impact evaluation (EIE). However, if an erroneous or inadequate methodology is applied, the entire process may be jeopardized. Many methodologies have been developed for making of EIEs, some of them are fairly complex and unsuitable for EMS implementation in an organizational context, principally when small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) are involved. The proposed methodology for EIE is part of a model for implementing EMS. The methodological approach used was a qualitative exploratory research method based upon sources of evidence such as document analyses, semi-structured interviews and participant observations. By adopting a cooperative implementation model based on the theory of system engineering, difficulties relating to implementation of the sub-system were overcome thus encouraging SMEs to implement EMS. |
| Starting Page | 1447 |
| Ending Page | 1461 |
| Page Count | 15 |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.jclepro.2007.10.001 |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://isiarticles.com/bundles/Article/pre/pdf/6034.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2007.10.001 |
| Volume Number | 16 |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
