A Study on Impact of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on the Environmental Performance of Apparel Industry in Sri Lanka

Abstract

Setting new strategies has become necessary due to increased attention to environmental concerns and a rising tendency among nations and organizations toward environmental sustainability. This study explores the impact of Green Supply Chain Management Practices on environmental performance in the Sri Lankan apparel industry. As a result, the study's objectives are to identify the impact of green supply chain management practices on environmental performance and provide recommendations for improving the environmental performance of the apparel industry. This study mainly focused on investigating the level of green supply chain management practices (GSCMP) including Internal Environment Management (IE), Eco Design (ED), Green Manufacturing (GM), Green Purchasing (GP), and Cooperation with Customers (CC). By adopting the convenience sampling technique and quantitative survey method and using a self-administered questionnaire, the study collects data from 60 employees, including managers and executives, from three leading apparel manufacturing companies located in the Western and North Western provinces of Sri Lanka. These findings imply that GSCMP are more likely to impact environmental performance, as evidenced by correlations and regression analyses. The study will analyze the data to identify the extent to which green supply chain management practices are implemented in the industry and provide insights into the potential benefits of green supply chain management practices for the apparel industry in Sri Lanka. Furthermore, the study's limitations are discussed, and potential areas for further research based on the study's findings are highlighted.An exploratory study can also examine the influence of GSCMP practices on organizational performance based on the other service sectors of Sri Lanka.