Factors affecting the adoption of green supply chain management practices in Brazil: empirical evidence

Abstract

The aim of this study is to identify and analyse the factors that affect the adoption of Green Supply Chain Management practices based on empirical evidence from the Brazilian electronics sector. Data are collected in a survey of 100 electronics companies and analysed using statistical analysis of variance and regression methods. The study finds that the size of the company, previous experience with Environmental Management Systems, and the use of hazardous inputs are positively correlated with GSCM practices adoption. Surprisingly, formal pressure from the stronger tier/player in the supply chain is not correlated with the adoption of GSCM practices. Finally, we present some explanations for these findings and suggestions for future research.

Keywords:

• green supply chain management
• practices
• Brazil

Acknowledgement

This research was supported by Sao Paulo Research Foundation (FAPESP), Brazil – (2010/11553-2) and by a grant from Forsknings – og Innovationsstyrelsen for ‘The International Network programme: Sustainable supply chain management: A step toward Environmental and Social Initiatives’ (2211916).