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Tiberio Daddi1, Francesco Testa1, Marco Frey1
1Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies, Institute of Management, Piazza Martiri della Libertà 33, 56127 Pisa, Italy.
Journal of Environmental Management
|September 18, 2016
Summary
Institutional theory influences corporate environmental strategies. Mimetic and normative pressures, more than coercive ones, positively impact environmental management systems (EMSs) for eco-innovation and competitiveness.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Management
- Organizational Theory
- Business Strategy
Background:
- Institutional theory examines how external pressures shape organizational choices.
- Existing literature explores institutional pressures on proactive environmental strategies.
- The impact of these pressures on the effectiveness of environmental management systems (EMSs) for eco-innovation, competitiveness, and reputation remains unclear.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the role of institutional forces (coercive, mimetic, normative) in driving innovative and competitive responses in certified firms.
- To investigate the influence of these forces on the effectiveness of environmental management systems (EMSs).
Main Methods:
- Survey of 242 European organizations registered with the Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS).
- Analysis of institutional pressures (coercive, mimetic, normative) on firms with environmental certification.
Main Results:
- Mimetic and normative institutional pressures demonstrate a more positive influence than coercive pressures.
- Firms with environmental certification show varied responses to different institutional forces.
Conclusions:
- Mimetic and normative pressures are key drivers for enhancing the effectiveness of EMSs.
- Institutional theory provides a valuable lens for understanding the dynamics of EMSs and corporate environmental strategy.
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