EMS 14001: An Instrument for Environmental Protection- A Petrochemical Perspective

Abstract

The purpose of this paper is to explain the process of environmental protection in one of the leading petrochemical company in Malaysia. In so doing, the paper shared its findings by using a single case study. The paper indicates that EMS ISO14001 is an environmental protection mechanism that guide company, particularly of same nature i.e. petrochemical. The paper shows that environment problems caused by petrochemical companies has both practical and environmental implications. The effects of environmental degradations on the habitat and society are serious, thus the findings add value to minimize if not reduce environmental issue. The paper contributes to new knowledge in several ways; emphasized on the use of EMS ISO 14001 as means of environmental protection model and giving original idea that broaden the perspective of environmental protection.

Antecedents of Sustainable Performance in Manufacturing Organizations: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach

“…Environmental management system (EMS) ISO14001 is an environmental standard deployed by firms to improve environmental performance [93]. The EMS positively impacts the dimensions of SP and improves environmental performance, sustainable consumption, and production [64].…”