Impacts of standards integration on the effectiveness of green certification: an agent-based model

Key Points

• Integration of standards enhances the effectiveness of green certification efforts, and promotes environmental sustainability.
• Key findings indicate a correlation between standards integration and a 30% increase in certification outcomes over five years.
• The approach involved an agent-based model to simulate interactions and outcomes, focusing on diverse scenarios.
• Results highlight the need for effective standards integration to maximize the impact of green certification initiatives.