Exploring the role of managerial green commitment in enhancing sustainability in Congo's cobalt supply chain

Abstract

The Congolese cobalt industry is pivotal to the global mineral economy, yet it faces mounting sustainability challenges amid increasing demand. This study addresses a critical research gap by investigating the role of Managerial Green Commitment (MGC) in enhancing Sustainable Supply Chain Performance (SSCP). Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and data from 159 managers, we explore the mediating roles of Supply Chain Management Practices (SCMP) and Information Systems (IS). The findings show that MGC significantly enhances SSCP both directly (β = 0.53, p < 0.01) and indirectly through SCMP (β = 0.46, p < 0.05) and IS (β = 0.42, p < 0.05). Specifically, the results show that effective supply chain management practices (β = 0.61, p < 0.01) and the integration of advanced information systems (β = 0.60, p < 0.01) are crucial for leveraging managerial green commitment to achieve sustainable performance. The study offers actionable insights for industry leaders and policymakers, highlighting the necessity of integrating green initiatives at the organizational level to achieve sustainable performance in the cobalt supply chain. These insights are crucial for strategic planning and policy formulation to improve sustainability in the mineral industries.