Green supply chain management and environmental sustainability in Uganda; case study of Mukwano industries

Abstract

The study focused on, "Green supply chain management and environmental sustainability in Uganda: A Case Study of Mukwano Industries". The study was guided by the following specific objectives to: To establish the relationship between equipment modification and the reduction of emissions in Mukwano industries. To establish the relationship between input substitution and reduction of consumption of hazardous material in Mukwano industries. To establish the relationship between onsite recovery and implementation of the practice of recycling in Mukwano industries. The study used a case study research design that utilized a purposive sampling design and a total of 59 respondents. The data was presented, analysed and interpreted using SPSS. The key findings were that there was a strong significant positive relationship between green supply chain management (GSCM) practices and environmental performance where equipment modification has led to reduction of emissions and wastes, input substitution has reduced the consumption of hazardous material. Then onsite recovery has facilitated the establishment of waste treatment plant and a biogas facility which compliments on the energy usage. The findings from this study clearly show the importance of legislation and regulations to the adoption of GSCM practices in Mukwano Industries. Therefore, GSCM implementation has also been highly influenced by external pressures including regulations and the desire to maintain corporate image. The study deduced that, Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) has appeared as an environmental innovation which integrates environmental concerns into supply chain management. In recommendation, Manufacturers need to understand the potential positive impact that green supply chain practices can have of different dimensions of performance and consequently, be more pro-active in their adoption of such practices. And also there should be specific legislation to compel industrialists to adopt green supply chain management.