Innovation on Environmental Management Systems towards Firms’ Eco-Efficiency for Malaysia Polypropylene Industries

Abstract:

This paper presents the findings of a research that examined eco-efficiency on ISO14000 certified polypropylene firms. Polypropylene poses pollution threat to air, water and landfill due to its non-biodegradable products. Polypropylene firms are expected to demonstrate continual improvements in their environmental performances, objectives and targets, controls on environmental impacts and promote best practices. Environmental programs and innovations are needed not only for eco-efficiency and environmental performances, but also to comply with the global and market pressures towards sustainable green technology and businesses. Findings of the research revealed that employees’ involvements, innovations integration in the production systems towards eco-efficient production processes, producing substituted environmentally-friendly products, minimization of wastes and reducing environmental impacts are crucial for polypropylene industries in Malaysia. Additionally, organizational compliances towards government regulations and corporate social responsibility have implications on EMS and organizational performances towards green technology and business sustainability. In conclusion, innovations in EMS support eco-efficiencies in polypropylene industries and simultaneously protect the environment for future generation

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volume 1113)
• Pages: 833-840
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1113.833
• Online since: July 2015
• Authors: Sariwati Mohd Shariff*, Wan Khamaruddin Wan Musa, Ismail B. Ahmad
• Keywords: Corporate Social Responsibility, Environmental Innovations, Environmental Management System, Government Environmental Regulations

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