Environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices ofmanufacturing small andmediumenterprises in Uganda
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Date
2020
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People and Places in the Global Economy
Abstract
This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental commitment and
environmental sustainability practices ofmanufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda.
Design/methodology/approach – This 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.
Findings – Results 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/value – This 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.
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Environmental sustainability practices, Eco-friendly packaging, Energy efficiency, Waste management, Water conservation, Environmental commitment
Citation
Sendawula, K., Bagire, V., Mbidde, C. I., & Turyakira, P. (2020). Environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Uganda. Journal of Enterprising Communities: People and Places in the Global Economy. DOI 10.1108/JEC-07-2020-0132