The rationale for <scp>ISO</scp> 14001 certification: A systematic review and a cost–benefit analysis

This contribution presents the findings from a two-stage systematic review. It relied on PRISMA's methodical protocol to capture and analyze high-impact articles, that were focused International Standards Organization's ISO 14001—Environment Management Systems. Whilst stage 1 shed light most cited publications since 1995, 2 narrowed down search results between 2015 2021. The suggest use of this certifiable standard may result in operational efficiencies through better utilization resources waste management systems. provides opportunities for practitioners re-conceive their license operate enhance credentials with stakeholders. Moreover, review considered potential pitfalls 14001, like high certification costs, time constraints as well an increase paperwork red tape. noted managers employees not always be willing or knowledgeable enough implement necessary changes comply standard's requirements.