Green Supply Chain Management Practices and Sustainable Performance Among Selected Textile Producing Firms in Lagos State

Abstract

The increased rate of environmental challenges and debasement have continued to capture stakeholders’ attention. Since the environmental effect of the supply chain management of textile producing firms is crucial towards the upscaling of sustainable performance, the present study investigated green supply chain management practices on sustainable performance in selected textile producing firms in Lagos State. The study was hinged on the institutional theory and resource-based view theory. The study adopted a descriptive research design with the aid of a structured questionnaire distributed among one hundred and sixty (160) employees of five (5) selected textile-producing firms though the simple random sampling technique. Findings revealed that green purchases positively influence sustainable performance. In addition, green manufacturing was also found to affect sustainable performance cooperation with customers was as well found to influence sustainability of performance with and eco-design has positive and significant relationship with Sustainable performance among the selected textile-producing firms in Lagos, Nigeria. The study concluded that continuous alignment of products values and needs must revolve around the scope of sustainable development to effectively demonstrate their level of commitment in sustaining the eco-system through functional green supply chain management practices, which manifests through ensuring green purchases, cooperation with customers, engaging in green manufacturing processes and designing of eco-affable supply chain models. The study recommends that managements should continuously engage in the practices of sustainable manufacturing and production. as these can help in establishing future certainty. Additionally, it will also help in cutting costs and reduce wastages.