In this paper we explore the motivation for the introduction of environmental management systems, and their certification. A distinction is drawn between their role in bringing about better compliance or improved performance, and as external indicators of good environmental practices to both...

In order to abate pollution, manufacturing facilities can either change their production processes (CPP) or introduce end-of-pipe technologies (EOP). The decision to undertake CPP rather than EOP is a reflection of the existence of economies of scope between production of the facility's...

In order to abate pollution, manufacturing facilities can either change their production processes (CPP) or introduce end-of-pipe technologies (EOP). The decision to undertake CPP rather than EOP is a reflection of the existence of economies of scope between production of the facility’s...

Les auteurs tiennent à exprimer toute leur gratitude à Chris Heady (Direction des affaires financières et des entreprises de l’OCDE) et Dirk Pilat (Direction de la science, de la technologie et de l’industrie) pour leurs précieuses remarques sur une version antérieure de cet article....