Abstract
The rapid economic, cultural and industrial development, and population growth in Saudi Arabia has created environmental challenges, threat of energy, resource crisis, and climate change. One of the contributing factors is the increasing number of manufacturers and lack of green practices. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the aspects that influence implementation of Cleaner Production Principles by Saudi Plastic Manufacturers. A conceptual model that was based on technological, environmental, and organizational theory was used to present the primary motivating factors of manufacturers in Jeddah for pollution reduction and also to the achievement of sustainable development goals according to Saudi Vision 2030. The research model provides motivations for the environmental and economic consequence of Cleaner Production Principles Implementation. This work is grounded in hypothesis; such as, regulatory and customer pressures having a positive influence on the implementation of CP principles in the Saudi plastic manufacturer industries. A questionnaire on the implementation of CP principles was provided to the manufacturers. 127 samples were analyzed through SPSS to investigate the relationship between the independent (CP Principles implementation) and dependent variables (motivational factors for implementation). The results have indicated that Regulatory Pressure and Customer Pressure has significant positive influences on the implementation of CP Principles for Saudi manufacturers. The quality of HR, SM support, governmental support, and environmental uncertainty have significant negative influences on the implementation of CP principles. The lack of previous research about CP implementation in KSA will make the results of this research beneficial for future researchers and practitioners.
Highlights
The economic situations have drasctically changed as well as scientific developments have been escalating rapidly since the beginning of the 21st century
The efficiency of input and raw materials is increased from the integration of technological, organizational, environmental, societal and economic strategies, which are termed as Cleaner Production (CP)
Regression analysis is used in the study, to verify whether the proposed organizational, and environmental factors will affect the implementation of CP for Saudi Plastic Manufacturers
Summary
The economic situations have drasctically changed as well as scientific developments have been escalating rapidly since the beginning of the 21st century. The accomplishment of Sustainable Development (SD) goals cannot be ensured due to the environmental restrictions and paucity of resources. Maintaining SD would become increasingly difficult, if the manufacturers still keep their traditional ways in processes and productions, which cause the high-consumption of raw materials and high-pollution in the environment Many countries have enacted a series of legislation to control toxic emissions and wastes, which can be addressed by the development of sustainability. According to Hynes, W & Wang, S., (2012), the controllong of environmental emissions, maintaining market competitveness and maintaining the economic growth are major concerns for achieving SD goals. The efficiency of input and raw materials is increased from the integration of technological, organizational, environmental, societal and economic strategies, which are termed as Cleaner Production (CP)
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