The adoption of an Environmental Management System (EMS) is an important decision. The process and outcomes of EMS adoption reportedly differ according to firm size. In New Zealand formal adoption of the EMS ISO 14001 has been slow. This paper reports on the results of a questionnaire administered to the 126 New Zealand firms registered as being ISO 14001 accredited in 2007. There was a 47% response rate, and 25 of the 59 responding firms were SMEs. The data were analysed using non-parametric testing, and compared according to firm size. This paper reports on motivating factors for adoption; perceived benefits of uptake; critical success factors in terms of engagement; and the perceived barriers to ISO 14001 implementation.
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