Green Purchasing – A Cross-sectoral Analysis of Drivers and Practices

Abstract

Objective: This article examines the scope of the implementation of green purchasing (GP), the drivers for its implementation and the use of green purchasing practices (GPP) in selected sectors of Poland’s B2B (Business to Business) economy. Research Design & Methods: A review of the literature and the survey study using CATI (Computer Aided Telephone Interview) were conducted. The literature reviewed concerned green purchasing and green purchasing practices. The main concepts introduced in this paper are green purchasing, green purchasing drivers and green purchasing practices. Green purchasing practices are intended to integrate environmental management into an organisation’s purchasing function. Findings: The results concern the scope of implementation of the green purchasing concept, the drivers of implementing the green purchasing concept and the use of identified green purchasing practices in selected sectors of Poland’s B2B market. Implications/Recommendations: The article provides a basis for further studies related to green purchasing drivers and practices. The results could provide the foundation for a framework for companies seeking to implement green purchasing. Contribution: The article will help readers understand the extent to which green purchasing is being used in selected areas of Poland’s B2B market, the drivers for its implementation and the use of green purchasing practices. Recommendations for future research are also included.