Integration of Green Supply Chain Management Practices in achieving Corporate Social Responsibility objectives in Pakistan

Abstract

Green Supply Chain Management is one of the progressively extensive practice among corporations pursuing advance their overall performance. In this study, impact of Internal and External Environmental Management variables were study on CSR with the mediation of Eco design. A survey questionnaire was adopted that was disseminated to 250 different employees working in different companies (manufacturing industry) in Karachi and associated with supply chain management activities. Data was analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling. Results showed that Internal and External Environmental Management has significant impact on both the Eco design and Corporate Social Responsibility. The results suggested that it is important to develop a comprehensive structure to implement and monitor the green supply chain management implications. It is also important to explore and identify the awareness level of small and medium businesses regards to green supply chain management in the operations.

Keywords: Green Supply Chain, Corporate Social Responsibilities, Internal Environment Management, External Environment Management, Eco Design, Environmentally Friendly Practice