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Using ISO 14000 for improved organizational learning and environmental management
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Total Quality ManagementEnvironmental PerformanceEngineeringEnvironmental Impact AssessmentOrganizational LearningSustainable DevelopmentQuality Management SystemsEnvironmental PolicyQuality Management SystemLearning OrganizationManagementEnvironmental ManagementCorporate Social ResponsibilityCorporate SustainabilityStrategic ManagementSustainable SystemsGreen CertificationsOrganization-environment RelationshipIso 14000BusinessFinancial PerformanceSustainabilityIso 14001Environmental Management System
Abstract Since the adoption of ISO 14001, companies have examined the standard and considered certification. Although the framework is useful and enhancing environmental management systems is beneficial, the adoption of ISO 14001 alone will not provide maximum company benefits. Companies must strive for an improvement in environmental performance and financial performance that can be accomplished only through significant changes in corporate culture, structure, and systems. By developing core capabilities such as skills and knowledge, physical technical systems, managerial systems, and values and norms, companies can develop organizational learning to increase sustainable competitive advantage. This article examines how the ISO 14000 series of standards can be used to improve organizational learning and environmental management.