ISO 14001 and Environmental Management
Overview
The Arava Institute study surveyed firms in six countries that are Israel's leading trade partners, importing chemicals, textiles, and produce. The survey results confirmed that while the international market still considers price and quality as the paramount factors in selection of suppliers, environmental management systems are an important feature that is frequently taken into consideration. This research conclusively supported the position that firms wishing to expand their world markets will improve their competitiveness abroad by receiving ISO 14001 certification. The enhanced competitive advantage conferred by ISO 14001 constitutes an important message that needs to be disseminated by policy makers and industrial trade organizations to companies around the world.