Assessment of Drivers and Barriers of Green Manufacturing Practices in Indian Manufacturing Companies

Manufacturing is an important sector in the world economy which supports several industrial segments, such as retail, construction, and transportation. Nevertheless, manufacturing firms have been causing significant harm to the natural environment throughout different phases of their transformational journey that comprise the manufacturing cycle for goods. Therefore, it is imperative to have a greater focus on reinventing manufacturing that is efficient and less polluting so that the development is viable, equitable, and acceptable. As India aims toward becoming one of the biggest manufacturing hubs in the world, it becomes very important to understand what practices it would require for progressing as well as being green at the same time. Green manufacturing emerges as a feasible solution for addressing environmental issues. However, numerous factors influence the adoption of green manufacturing practices, and they all play a role in implementation. For those in the industry who have not been exposed to green manufacturing techniques, it is vital to understand the elements that will influence their organization's adoption of these practices. These factors are divided into two different categories: drivers and barriers. The manufacturing organizations primarily focus on both the category factors as one category factor supports the implementation process, and other category factors oppose it. Also, due to demographic and other effective differences, tested parameters in foreign markets are not necessarily applicable in India or any other country. Therefore, this study reports the findings on drivers and barriers faced by Indian manufacturing organizations during the adoption of green manufacturing practices and ranks them based on their effectiveness. Through expert consensus, this study used a literature review and survey technique to identify, select, categorize, and rank the drivers and constraints of green manufacturing processes. The study findings that this study will help industries to form a structured action plan for green manufacturing implementation while knowing the supporting and opposing factors and their effectiveness. © 2023, The Institution of Engineers (India).