Abstract:
Purpose: Growing global attention on the environment has resulted in a shift towards
eco-friendliness and Findings the best feasible solution to go "green" in the past few
decades. Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) is a revolutionary management
approach, generating sustainability in business activities by reducing environmental
impact and increasing ecological efficiency. However, as the world progresses and
individuals become more aware of their environmental responsibilities, steps have
been taken to reduce their adverse environmental effects.
Methodology: This study aims to investigate the effect of GSCM practices on
sustainability performance in the Sri Lankan apparel sector. Green procurement, green
manufacturing, green design, and green distribution were identified as GSCM practices
and sustainable performance was measured using environmental, social and economic
performance. The survey questionnaires from 70 large scale apparel Sri Lankan
companies confirmed that GSCM practices significantly impact on sustainability
performance.
Findings: Green procurement, green design, and green manufacturing, rather than
green distribution, significantly impact on sustainability performance. All GSCM
practices should be combined to improve strong sustainability performance and they
require strong cooperation from all the elements of the supply chain.
Implementations: All GSCM practices should be combined to improve strong
sustainability performance and they require strong cooperation from all the elements of
the supply chain.
