RT Journal Article
T1 Sustainability and firms’ mission in a developing country: the case of voluntary certifications and programs in Costa Rica
A1 Valenciano Salazar, Jorge
A1 André García, Francisco Javier
A1 Martín De Castro, Gregorio
AB Voluntary environmental and social certifications represent a channel by which firms can contribute to sustainable development. Using qualitative and quantitative methods, we explore the motivations and obstacles that Costa Rican companies face when adopting Carbon Neutral (CN) and Fairtrade (FT) certifications. CN is a domestic certification aimed at reducing or offsetting carbon emissions and fighting climate change. FT is a well-known international label that guarantees compliance with environmental and social standards. We conclude that ethical and environmental reasons influence the managers’ decision, along with economic and strategic incentives, such as improving the image of the company and the relationship with stakeholders. High investment and certification costs are ranked as the most difficult obstacles to overcome. By exploring the differences between both certifications, we find out that increasing sales, market shares or prices are more important motivations for the FT companies than for CN ones.
PB Taylor & Francis
SN 0964-0568
YR 2021
FD 2021
LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/92946
UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/92946
LA eng
NO Valenciano-Salazar, Jorge A., Francisco J. André, y Gregorio Martín-de Castro. «Sustainability and Firms’ Mission in a Developing Country: The Case of Voluntary Certifications and Programs in Costa Rica». Journal of Environmental Planning and Management 65, n.o 11 (19 de septiembre de 2022): 2029-53. https://doi.org/10.1080/09640568.2021.1950658.
NO Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación (España)
NO Universidad Nacional de Costa Rica
DS Docta Complutense
RD 10 abr 2025