Environmental Management Systems and Sustainability in SMEs

Satya Shah,Syed Hasan,Elmira Ganji,N Mastorakis,V Mladenov,A Bulucea

doi:10.1051/matecconf/20167602006

Abstract

Environmental sustainability in manufacturing sector has been allocated a major consideration in the international literature. Due to growing concerns over the high effect of SMEs on world manufacturing industries and their contribution to pollution; this research attempts to focus on the key parameters that interact in the application of environmental management system, taking into account the main features of SMEs and also the integral role of industrial entrepreneurs in inspiring their firms’ approaches. The paper explores the potential opportunities which enable these enterprises to move towards organizations with high level of responsibility regarding environmental protection in order to provide a healthier life for future generations. Case investigation is carried out on an adhesive manufacturing company, which covers a notable market share within the sector. The research identifies that the company requires developing both internal and external entities within an explicit plan to revolutionize the recruitment patterns. Given the lack of adequate studies in adhesive technology, more researches are recommended in the future to consider the sustainable innovations on a broader sample of adhesive manufacturing companies to perform the life-cycle analysis due to the harmful organic compounds and toxic vapours of the adhesive products.

Highlights

Environmental sustainability in manufacturing sector has been allocated a major consideration in the international literature
Environmental sustainability would be a significant factor of every decision-making, from purchasing raw materials to products and services that firms provide
Going green is at the heart of the sustainability and involves some guiding principles to provide the deepest view of how the business can have impacts on our planet and build a better life for future generations [3]

Summary

Introduction

Environmental sustainability in manufacturing sector has been allocated a major consideration in the international literature. Improving significant aspects of a company success such as economic, social and environmental performance; sustainability defines a strategy to transform businesses towards long-term prosperity.

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