Title: Characteristics of self-regulating environmental management systems: a survey of academic experts

Authors: Timothy C. Krehbiel, O. Homer Erekson

Addresses: Department of Decision Sciences and Management Information Systems, Miami University, Upham Hall 311, Oxford, OH 45056, USA. Department of Economics, Miami University, Laws Hall 104, Oxford, OH 45056, USA

Abstract: This paper examines the characteristics of self-regulating approaches used by industry with regard to environmental management systems. Four self-regulating environmental management systems are considered: Total Quality Environmental Management (TQEM); ISO 14001 certification; the Coalition for Environmentally Responsible Economies (CERES) Principles; and the American Chemistry Council|s Responsible CareR initiative. The results of a survey of academic experts in self-regulating environmental management systems are provided.

Keywords: business self-regulation; environmental management systems; sustainability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJETM.2001.000743

International Journal of Environmental Technology and Management, 2001 Vol.1 No.1/2, pp.104-126

Published online: 17 Jul 2003 *

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