Impact of low carbon supply chain practices and corporate social and environmental reporting on economic performance

Qudsia Waheed

doi:10.57044/SAJOL.2024.3.1.2421

Authors

Qudsia Waheed Iqra University, Pakistan

Keywords:

Economic performance, Low carbon supply chain management, Corporate social and environmental reporting

Abstract

Globally, the idea of low-carbon supply chain is becoming more and more prevalent. It is an effective technique for many companies to show that they are committed about sustainability. But in order for green supply chain planning strategies to be completely embraced by all enterprises, there must be evidence that these actions enhance economic performance. This research was based on theory testing; explanatory research method was used to test the impact of firm’s sustainability practices on company’s EP. Deductive approach was used in this research to develop and test hypotheses. In this study, probability sampling technique was used and by its simple random method a sample of 151 firms in Karachi, Pakistan, was chosen to examine potential connections between economic performance and environmentally friendly supply chain management. A conceptual model was created for this aim using literature sources and information gathered from businesses in Karachi, Pakistan, via a structured questionnaire. The analysis found that creating an integrated green supply chain by greening its various stages and increasing visibility through social and environmental reporting results in greater economic performance. To enable comprehensive investigations, Future studies should empirically examine the links proposed in this work in different regions. Thorough sector-by-sector comparisons, which are not achievable in the framework of this study, would also be conceivable with a larger sample size.

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