creators_name: Venkataraman , Narayanaswamy
creators_name: Kanesan , Muthusamy
type: conference_item
datestamp: 2011-12-28 03:23:32
lastmod: 2013-05-17 02:25:31
metadata_visibility: show
corp_creators: Open University Malaysia
title: Impact of International Environmental Management System on Sustainability Index benchmarking for Small and Medium Enterprise
ispublished: submitted
subjects: HC
subjects: TS
full_text_status: public
pres_type: paper
keywords: Sustainability, Environment, Management System, Impacts, SME
note: The paper is also available in The OIDA International Journal of Sustainable Development Vol. 02, No. 07, 2011. The journal is indexed in the SSRN
(SocialScience Research Network), EBSCO, AMICUS Library and Archives Canada database.
abstract: Sustainability is becoming an important tool towards our better future. More and more companies are looking into
sustainability as their prime focus. Sustainability encompasses responsibilities towards social, energy, water,
pollution and economic factors. Sustainability is the ability to sustain. One of the key factors considered for
Sustainability Index (SI) is the implementation of international environmental management system, typically ISO
14001 system. As per Malaysian government estimates, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) contribute 37 per
cent in the gross domestic product (GDP) of Malaysia by 2010.The objective of the study is to understand the
impact of international environmental management system implementation by SME on sustainability index
benchmarking. Positive and negative impacts besides concerns for implementing ISO 14001 management system
were evaluated. Major barriers were identified as training, resources and cost. Recommendations for implementing
environmental management system for SMEs include integration of management systems, eco-mapping, greening of
supply chain and corporate reporting. Implementation of environmental management system has a strong bearing on
the sustainability index benchmarking. (Abstract by authors)
date: 2011
date_type: submitted
event_title: OIDA International Conference on Sustainable Development
event_location: Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort Putrajaya
event_dates: 5-7 December 2011
event_type: conference
refereed: TRUE
citation:   Venkataraman , Narayanaswamy and Kanesan , Muthusamy  (2011) Impact of International Environmental Management System on Sustainability Index benchmarking for Small and Medium Enterprise.  In: OIDA International Conference on Sustainable Development, 5-7 December 2011, Palm Garden Hotel, IOI Resort Putrajaya.    (Submitted)  
document_url: https://library.oum.edu.my/repository/678/1/traditional_environmental_kanesan.pdf