The achievement of standards and certifications serves to increase competiveness and productivity at the firm level, and capacity and expertise at the sector level. These standards include environmental, quality, health and safety, lean systems, etc. Standards and certifications are particularly important for firms in the green economy, as those without the appropriate credentials are often excluded in fear of ‘green-washing’. Government has played a positive role in supporting firms in pursuit of credentials.
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