ISO 14000 as a driver of sustainability: Exploring its alternative drivers beyond ISO 9000 standards

Heba F. Zaher ,Santi Setyaningsih

doi:10.24294/jipd.v8i12.8161

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ISO 14000 as a driver of sustainability: Exploring its alternative drivers beyond ISO 9000 standards

Heba F. Zaher

Santi Setyaningsih

Journal of Infrastructure Policy and Development 2024, 8(12); https://doi.org/10.24294/jipd.v8i12.8161

Submitted：23 Jul 2024

Accepted：16 Oct 2024

Published：05 Nov 2024

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Abstract

This study replicates and extends Corbett and Kirsch (2001) and Vastag (2004) using a new data set to investigate the drivers of ISO 14000 certification diffusions using decision tree analysis. The findings indicate that at the national level, ISO 14000 certification diffusions are influenced by factors other than ISO 9000 certification diffusions, such as the number of environmental treaties signed and ratified, industrial activities as a percentage of GDP, and GDP per capita, thus provides a range of managerial insights and enhances scholarly understanding of sustainability beyond the influence of ISO 9000. Future studies might extend the countries included in this study to see if the results are the same. Future research may include other factors like a country’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) indicators to better understand its commitment to sustainability, including environmental sustainability. The country’s culture may influence customers, investors, and other stakeholders’ knowledge and desire for sustainable practices and inspire firms to obtain ISO 14000 certifications. Since larger firms may seek ISO 14000 certification, future studies may evaluate the influence of the number of large firms in various countries as drivers of ISO certification diffusions.

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