Green Procurement
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U.S. local governments purchase $1.72 trillion of goods and services annually that contribute to global climate change and other environmental problems. Cities that successfully implement environmental purchasing policies can mitigate... more
The main aim of the paper was to determine the effect of green procurement adoption on procurement performance in a devolved system of government in Kenya. A case of Uasin Gishu County government. The research incorporated a descriptive... more
US local governments purchase US$1.72 trillion of goods and services annually that contribute to global climate change and other environmental problems. Cities that successfully implement environmental purchasing policies can mitigate... more
Emerging technologies such as electronic procurement have rapidly become common practice in recent years. With the advent of internet technologies and open innovations, the traditional procurement system is transformed into an electronic... more
In the last 40 years, Purchasing and Supply Management (PSM) has moved from a transactional role in materials management towards a more strategic role, aligned to long-term business requirements. This evolutionary process can be... more
Green procurement refers to acquisition of products and services with smaller-than-average environmental footprints. This study analyzed green procurement in manufacturing industry in Ghana, a case study of Unilever Ghana Limited. In... more
Lack of awareness is the most significant barrier to implementing green procurement practices among procurement managers. Procurement managers seldom consider the effects of procurement on the environment. This situation will cause many... more
This study was a comparative analysis of Ghana Water Co. Ltd. and Bayport Savings and Loans Plc with respect to Green Procurement practice and organizational performance by assessing the moderating role of supplier collaboration. This... more
Purpose: Most barriers and enablers of sustainable projects are related to procurement. This study proposes a framework for evaluating green procurement practices throughout the lifecycle of road construction projects and demonstrates its... more
The study sought to investigate the factors influencing implementation of green procurement by manufacturing companies. The specific objectives of the study included: to establish the extent to which legal and regulatory framework, the... more
In the 21st century, sustainability is set to become an underlying core theme of the global construction industry. While the UK construction industry is involved in the sustainability ‘revolution’ in terms of policy, design, technology... more
The development of the global economy is challenged by several social economic and environmental factors. The consequence of this change has affected the way firms and individuals conduct production and consumption activities. To sustain... more
Green Procurement is the purchase of environmentally preferable products and services. This paper discusses the Green Procurement Practices (GPP), impacts of green procurement practices, benefits and gaps of green procurement among... more
Purpose – Most barriers and enablers of sustainable projects are related to procurement. The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for evaluating green procurement practices throughout the lifecycle of road construction projects... more
Purpose – Most barriers and enablers of sustainable projects are related to procurement. The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for evaluating green procurement practices throughout the lifecycle of road construction projects... more
Abstract: Organizations the world-over are seeking to identify key organizational function that enhances performance. The procurement function has emerged as a crucial department due to its strategic importance in acquiring inputs to... more
Emerging technologies such as electronic procurement have rapidly become common practice in recent years. With the advent of internet technologies and open innovations, the traditional procurement system is transformed into an electronic... more
Purpose – Most barriers and enablers of sustainable projects are related to procurement. The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework for evaluating green procurement practices throughout the lifecycle of road construction projects... more
This book explores how the public and private sectors have dealt with sustainability aspects in their procurement and supply chain management systems, with a special regard to the Brazilian experience in sustainable procurement.... more
This book explores how the public and private sectors have dealt with sustainability aspects in their procurement and supply chain management systems, with a special regard to the Brazilian experience in sustainable procurement.... more