Circular economy practices in manufacturing SMEs: A perspective of environmental management in developing countries

IF 3.3 2区社会学 Q2 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES

Sustainable Futures Pub Date : 2024-12-16 DOI:10.1016/j.sftr.2024.100418

Missal Khan , Abdul Majid , Afaq Ahmed

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Abstract

This study presents the perspective of developing countries regarding the potential role of green human capital (GHC) and green environmental strategic capabilities (GESC) in promoting circular economy practices (CEP) among manufacturing SMEs. Moreover, the dynamics of green environmental strategic assessment (GESA) were also explored which plays its role as a mediator in this empirical model. We have collected the data from 345 managers of 123 manufacturing enterprises, including plastic products, agriculture equipment, surgical instruments, auto parts, and gas appliances. With the objective of validating the suggested framework, the results of the study confirmed all the hypotheses developed to validate direct and indirect effects for this study. The results of the study provided guidelines to managers who have strategic control over available resources to focus on GHC, GESC and GESA if they want to promote CEP. By analyzing the proposed framework, this study concludes that these variables will ease the transition from linear economy to circular economy practices for manufacturing SMEs operating in developing countries.

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Sustainable Futures Social Sciences-Sociology and Political Science

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9.30

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1.80%

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审稿时长

71 days

期刊介绍： Sustainable Futures: is a journal focused on the intersection of sustainability, environment and technology from various disciplines in social sciences, and their larger implications for corporation, government, education institutions, regions and society both at present and in the future. It provides an advanced platform for studies related to sustainability and sustainable development in society, economics, environment, and culture. The scope of the journal is broad and encourages interdisciplinary research, as well as welcoming theoretical and practical research from all methodological approaches.