Management green commitment barriers to green supplier selection: the missing link towards a green intellectual capital

Abstract

Purpose The aim of the study is to investigate management green commitment barriers to green sustainability and the development of green intellectual capital towards green supplier selection within African supply chains. In order to create a solid institution that encourages the selection of green suppliers, this study attempts to show the link between management green commitment and GIC resources. Design/methodology/approach This study adopts a case study design to analyze the role of GIC in addressing management green commitment barriers to the integration of green considerations into supplier selection. A purposive sampling technique was used in selecting respondents who were interviewed face-to-face with a semi-structured interview guide. Atlas ti software was used to generate themes for discussion. Findings The study makes a general assessment of the extent of green integration into supplier selection among public universities in Ghana. The paper subsequently identified barriers to management green commitment to the adoption of green principles in supplier selection. The study therefore advances GIC to address these barriers. Practical implications By addressing management green commitment barriers, institutions can enhance their sustainable practices and foster a culture that supports long-term environmental sustainability. Originality/value This empirical study is the first to explore GIC in addressing barriers to management green commitment to advance the promotion of green supplier selection.