Environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Uganda

被引：20
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作者：
Sendawula, Kasimu [1 ]
Bagire, Vincent [2 ]
Mbidde, Cathy Ikiror [1 ]
Turyakira, Peter [1 ]
机构：
[1] Makerere Univ, Dept Mkt & Management, Kampala, Uganda
[2] Makerere Univ, Business Sch, Fac Grad Studies & Res, Kampala, Uganda
来源：
JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISING COMMUNITIES-PEOPLE AND PLACES IN THE GLOBAL ECONOMY | 2021年 / 15卷 / 04期
关键词：
Environmental sustainability practices; Eco-friendly packaging; Energy efficiency; Waste management; Water conservation; Environmental commitment; TOP MANAGEMENT COMMITMENT; WATER CONSERVATION; STAKEHOLDER THEORY; ENERGY EFFICIENCY; PERFORMANCE; BARRIERS; INDUSTRIES; DRIVERS; IMPACT;
D O I：
10.1108/JEC-07-2020-0132
中图分类号：
F [经济];
学科分类号：
02 ;
摘要：
Purpose - This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach - This study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design using evidence from 106 manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23. Findings - Results show that environmental commitment is a significant predictor of environmental sustainability practices and its dimensions which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Originality/value - This study offers initial evidence on the association between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices using evidence from a developing country's perspective. The results also provide new insights on the relationship between environmental commitment and the dimensions of environmental sustainability practices which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation.
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页码：588 / 607
页数：20
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