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- Publisher
- Emerald Publishing
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- © Emerald Publishing Limited
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- 1750-6204
- DOI
- 10.1108/jec-07-2020-0132
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Abstract
This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda.Design/methodology/approachThis study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design using evidence from 106 manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23.FindingsResults show that environmental commitment is a significant predictor of environmental sustainability practices and its dimensions which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda.Originality/valueThis study offers initial evidence on the association between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices using evidence from a developing country’s perspective. The results also provide new insights on the relationship between environmental commitment and the dimensions of environmental sustainability practices which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation.
Journal
Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy – Emerald Publishing
Published: Jul 27, 2021
Keywords: Environmental sustainability practices; Eco-friendly packaging; Energy efficiency; Waste management; Water conservation; Environmental commitment