Abstract Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is increasingly becoming a topical issue for business research and practice. However, there dearth internationally of empirical that has investigated the factors propelling companies to integrate or inhibiting them from integrating sustainability principles in their (SCM). Therefore, this study examines motivators barriers SSCM adoption New Zealand context aims contribute an improved understanding implementation. To end, exploratory case...

Abstract Renewable energy innovations are imperative to tackle the climate change crisis. However, there is a gap in literature regarding effectiveness of environmental policies promoting renewable innovations. To bridge this gap, we have adopted systematic review process covering period from 2005 2023. We identified and analysed 29 articles our final sample. Further, employ two levels analysis (individual‐policy policy‐mix levels) for analysing extant research. Our findings show that fiscal...

ABSTRACT The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that challenge or motivate textile and apparel suppliers' implementation circular economy (CE) practices. To end, we interviewed 18 senior managers from Bangladeshi suppliers. key reported challenges CE were cost concerns, reluctance entrepreneurs, lack regulatory influence, unavailability appropriate technology adequate research development projects. Conversely, long‐term benefits, buyer pressure, rising awareness, growing...

Multinational enterprises (MNEs) have long had a reputation of not doing enough for their host communities in developing countries. This study critically examines the role MNEs community development initiatives countries, using Nigeria oil industry and South African mining as case study. Specifically, assessed usefulness MNE-supported projects means demonstrating corporate social responsibility. The findings suggest that expectations are greater introduced new information on MNEs'local...

Ethical issues at the workplace have once again become topical and important due to considerable adverse publicity surrounding reports of unethical business practices by corporate managers. Accordingly, this paper re‐visits question whether gender, age work experience do an effect on ethical judgement, using 655 students as respondents. This is necessary are likely managers during their career will face complex concerns dilemmas in daily, routine affairs. The findings currently demonstrate...

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors that drive or prevent companies' implementation sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices. To end, we interviewed 29 senior managers from 23 New Zealand‐based companies. key reported drivers were customer expectation, top commitment, moral and ethical values managers, reputation management, economic operational benefits. Conversely, cost concerns, strategic structural restraints, supplier issues, a lack effective...

Abstract As organizations recognize the need to engage in CSR and sustainability initiatives, it is integral success communicate that they are doing so. However, research focus more often on communicating with external stakeholders draw attention corporate responsibility initiatives. Internal as employees not researched often, despite their role organization's vision interact stakeholders. In order explore employee perceptions of communication, a two‐phase mixed‐method study was undertaken,...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the concept multi-stakeholder partnerships in relation United Nations' sustainable development goals and propose a renewed framework that enables implementation goals. Design/methodology/approach This employs an integrative review methodology assess, critique synthesize extant literature on Findings We conceptual support implementation. Thus, contributes understanding mechanism enhances Research limitations/implications...

Abstract This paper examines the relationship between sustainable project management (SPM) and success with moderating effect of stakeholder engagement team building on this relationship. A structured survey questionnaire technique was applied for data collection 323 responses were received from professionals in Pakistan. The results revealed that SPM has a positive impact success. However, effects found insignificant. Accordingly, contributes to literature by demonstrating developing world...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the multinational oil companies' (MOCs) corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives in Nigeria. Its special focus investigate scepticism stakeholders producing communities about long‐term effect and beneficiaries CSR/community development initiatives. Design/methodology/approach This employs a qualitative methodology, drawing on semi‐structured interviews conducted Nigeria London. field work was carried out (Abuja, Lagos...

Abstract Increasingly, there has been a great deal of attention paid to the notion corporate sustainability, which variously defined as meaning incorporation social, environmental, economic, and cultural concerns into strategy. Therefore, corporations, particularly those that have global presence, are required commit sustainability strategies practice means expressing their support commitment notion. This study examines managers' actual perceptions practices. The paper reports on an...

Abstract Over the past few decades, scholars have extensively investigated topic of leadership, contributing to development diverse leadership theories and contemporary managerial practice. However, emergence renewed focus on societal grand challenges warrant an alternative approach such as sustainability leadership. Despite critical importance in addressing these global concerns, scholarly research this field inquiry, by large, remained scant fragmented, lacking conceptual coherence...

Abstract Increasingly, corporations are expected to be more socially and environmentally responsible in the communities society where their operations located. This is so with ever growing sensitivity towards social environmental issues, demands from various stakeholders expecting do for society. study examines managers' actual CSR perceptions practices Japan. The paper reports on an empirical carried out Japan 2012, 12 Japanese global companies were interviewed about sustainability strategy...

Supply chain scholars, industry leaders, and policy makers have begun to recognize the importance of managing sustainability in global extended supply chains. However, scant attention has been paid investigating implementation sustainable management practices from perspective multitier suppliers located challenging institutional contexts. Drawing on theory, this qualitative study examines how pressures, mechanisms, challenges influence a developing country’s apparel suppliers. The not only...

Abstract There has been on‐going attention paid to small‐ and medium‐sized enterprises (SMEs) regarding how the sector manages their environmental social impacts. This study examines application of sustainability practices in a Japanese SME because research on such SMEs limited although Japan contribute 70% total employment 20% gross national product. employed qualitative case approach based responses from CEO/owner company 123 employees. Using managerial discretion theory, this found that...

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how sub-suppliers decouple the implementation sustainable supply management practices in chains, and what institutional logics permit these suppliers do so. Design/methodology/approach Following a qualitative design, we conducted 23 in-depth semi-structured interviews with owners managers apparel sub-suppliers. To corroborate research findings, views were triangulated by further interviewing 18 key representatives wide-ranging actors....

Purpose This paper aims to examine the barriers environmental sustainability practices of large-scale mining companies throughout a mine lifecycle, analysed in context plural and competing logics tensions broader institutional environment. Design/methodology/approach The used qualitative methodology based on multiple cases involving multinational companies, regulators other major stakeholder groups, as it offers an opportunity for analytical generalisations where empirical results are...

Abstract Effectively addressing overwork culture in business remains a challenge, despite growing concerns about its negative impacts on employee wellbeing and productivity. This paper investigates corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives stakeholder management promoted by large Japanese companies to address culture. Based interviews with managers stakeholders from 31 companies, the study reveals that being part of CSR, reduction often come into conflict entrenched institutional...

ABSTRACT In a linear economic model, unsustainable production and consumption patterns are linked to negative environmental impacts. However, there is little empirical research on the performance of manufacturing firms in developing circular economy ( CE ) New Zealand. Accordingly, this study explores how has been implemented Zealand's food key factors that drive prevent their practices. Our used multiple‐case six large engage practices We found that, although these focused principles...

The demand for principled and transparent corporate moral judgement ethical decision making in the workplace makes it necessary business students as future managers to understand expectations of conduct. Corporate scandals mean that there is enhanced interest ensuring content included curricula universities. In this study, we re‐visit question whether culture has an influence on perceptions scenarios, using enrolled a College Business New Zealand (NZ) university respondents. Consistent with...

Abstract Employee wellbeing and human sustainability have become increasingly acute issues within Japanese businesses. However, large corporations find it difficult to improve employee in areas such as work‐life balance, flexibility gender diversity. To investigate the nature of conflicts, we conducted in‐depth interviews with 12 managers corporate social responsibility eight industries. From thematic analysis, identify conflicts that arise when promoting wellbeing: resources, family,...

Abstract This study examines the key motivations for a firm to adopt green supply chain management (GSCM) strategic orientation and mechanisms that subsequently influence GSCM practices. Three components of were examined, is, emphasis, support resource commitment. Data collected from sample 296 manufacturing firms in China. The results indicate most important motivation is environmental concern, followed by customer requirements, cost saving, competitive pressure, whereas legal requirements...

Abstract This paper addresses the question of how business organizations, civil society organizations and government agencies can engage one another for ‘boundary‐spanning’ dialogue develop mutually beneficial ‘working partnerships’ in resolving challenges sustainable development. Over past decade concept development has expanded to include simultaneous consideration economic growth, environmental protection social equity decision making. An increasing number businesses have responded by...