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Using environmental management systems to increase firms' competitiveness

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  • Gerusa Giménez Leal
  • Martí Casadesús Fa
  • Jaume Valls Pasola

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The traditional view that has predominated in the industrial world has been that of a total clash between economic activity and the protection of the environment. This perception has evolved somewhat and currently environmental considerations have become a fundamental part of business practices. The first step that may help organizations to face these new challenges lies in recognizing the competitive advantages that environmental management systems, EMSs, can bring. This article presents the findings of a recent survey of Spanish firms. The results suggest that a positive relationship exists between the effects of EMSs and improving firms' competitiveness. Copyright © 2003 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd. and ERP Environment

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  • Gerusa Giménez Leal & Martí Casadesús Fa & Jaume Valls Pasola, 2003. "Using environmental management systems to increase firms' competitiveness," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 10(2), pages 101-110, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:wly:corsem:v:10:y:2003:i:2:p:101-110
    DOI: 10.1002/csr.32
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