Understanding green procurement dynamics: An assessment framework for public sector organizations

Area of Science:

• Environmental Policy and Management
• Sustainable Business Practices
• Public Administration

Background:

• Governments face pressure to address climate change through policies like the Paris Agreement.
• Green Procurement Practices (GPP) are crucial for promoting eco-friendly products and a sustainable economy.
• Limited research systematically analyzes and prioritizes GPP drivers in Public Sector Organizations (PSOs).

Approach:

• Conducted an extensive literature review combined with expert viewpoints to identify GPP drivers.
• Employed Dominance-based Rough Set Approach (DRSA) for analysis.
• Utilized Interpretive Structural Modelling (ISM) with MICMAC analysis to explore driver interdependencies and importance.

Key Points:

• Demand for eco-friendly products is the primary driver for GPP adoption.
• Presence of guidelines support and government regulations are significant secondary drivers.
• Supplier commitment, cooperation, incentives, and legal frameworks influence supplier adoption of green practices.

Conclusions:

• Findings provide a framework for policymakers and managers to implement GPP effectively in PSOs.
• Enhanced understanding of GPP drivers can accelerate the adoption of green technologies.
• This research contributes to mitigating climate change and fostering a greener economy through strategic procurement.