International Journal of Purchasing and Materials Management · 1997 · 577 citations · 8 references
ManagementEnvironmental ManagementSupply Chain ManagementSupplier Relationship ManagementSustainable ProcurementSustainable Supply Chain ManagementEnvironmental ProcurementEnvironmental StrategyGreen PurchasingGreen Supply Chain ManagementSustainable PackagingSustainable SourcingBarriers To Green PurchasingDrivers Of Green PurchasingEnvironmental FactorsEnvironmentally Responsible SourcingGreen Purchase BehaviorGreen Purchase Decision MakingGreen Purchasing AdoptionGreen Purchasing Strategy
Over the last two decades, growing concerns about ecosystem quality have led to a renewed interest in environmentalism, prompting purchasing professionals to rethink strategies that traditionally neglected environmental impacts. The article aims to foster environmentally conscious purchasing by presenting findings from an empirical survey of NAPM members in firms with high green purchasing awareness. The study surveyed NAPM members in firms with high green purchasing awareness to gather empirical data. Environmental factors may reshape supplier selection decisions, reduce and eliminate waste, influence packaging decisions, and provide practical guidelines to enhance regulatory compliance, pollution prevention, and resource recovery.
IN BRIEF Over the last two decades, growing concerns about ecosystem quality have led to a renewed interest in environmentalism. Purchasing professionals should also be concerned and need to rethink purchasing strategies which have traditionally neglected environmental impacts. To help foster environmentally concerned purchasing strategies, this article presents the findings of an empirical survey of NAPM members in firms with a high level of awareness and frequent applications of “green” purchasing. Environmental factors are identified that may reshape supplier selection decisions. The role of “green” purchasing in reducing and eliminating waste is discussed. Also, effects of “green” purchasing on packaging decisions are explored. Finally, some important practical guidelines are suggested which may enhance the effectiveness of regulatory compliance, pollution prevention, and resource recovery.
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