The characteristics of chemical firms registering for ISO 14001 or Responsible Care

Grolleau, Gilles; Mzoughi, Naoufel; Pekovic, Sanja

Grolleau, Gilles; Mzoughi, Naoufel; Pekovic, Sanja (2007), The characteristics of chemical firms registering for ISO 14001 or Responsible Care, Economics Bulletin, 12, 29, p. 1-13

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Article accepté pour publication ou publié

Date

2007

Journal name

Economics Bulletin

Volume

Number

Publisher

Economics Bulletin

Pages

1-13

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Author(s)

Grolleau, Gilles
Mzoughi, Naoufel
Pekovic, Sanja

Abstract (EN)

We use survey data to investigate the determinants of chemical firms’ registration for the ISO 14001 standard or the Responsible Care program. We show that most determinants are different for the two systems analyzed: while firm size, previous experience with similar standards, information disclosure requirements and customers’ location are major determinants of ISO 14001 standard registration, regulatory pressure, past environmental problems, and future risks are the main drivers of Responsible Care registration.

Subjects / Keywords

ISO 14001 standard; Responsible Care

JEL

L65 - Chemicals; Rubber; Drugs; Biotechnology
L15 - Information and Product Quality; Standardization and Compatibility
Q50 - General
L5 - Regulation and Industrial Policy