Factors Influencing ISO 14000 Implementation in Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing Industry in Hong Kong
- 1 January 1999
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Environmental Planning and Management
- Vol. 42 (1) , 123-134
- https://doi.org/10.1080/09640569911334
Abstract
The worldwide trend of environmentalconcern has been driving manufacturers to strive to implement competitive strategies in environmental management.A study has been carried out to evaluate the initiatives and benefits/costs of implementing ISO 14000 Environmental Management System (EMS) standard (1996) in the Hong Kong PCB (printed circuit board) industry. The study found that manufacturers intended to implement the ISO 14000 based EMS to improve their environmental performance, and sustain their competitive position in the global market place.Keywords
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