Experiences with greening suppliers. The Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Green public procurement as an initiative for sustainable consumption. An exploratory study of Spanish public universities

“…Very few studies have been conducted (Bala et al, 2008) in the context of educational institutions (the drivers and stimuli for GPP implementation). The potential of promoting GPP in the market and its impact on consumers and/or future purchasers/users is not known.…”

“…Although the importance of GPP for sustainable consumption is well known (Nissinen et al, 2009;Zhu et al, 2013), understanding its development through public bodies is relevant as they act as a pressure group to acquire more sustainable products and services (Michelsen and de Boer, 2009), or to lead the process to greener products (Bala et al, 2008). Success in the implementation of GPP depends on knowledge and experience (Tarantini, 2011).…”

“…The introduction of environmental criteria into public procurement has steadily gained importance among sustainable consumption (SC) initiatives as they focus on formulating equitable strategies that promote a high quality of life, the efficient use of natural resources, and an effective system for satisfying human needs, while simultaneously fostering equitable social development, economic competitiveness and technological innovation (Oslo Declaration on Sustainable Consumption, 2005). Integrated product policy also states that, "public authorities must act as leaders in green management and in changes of consumption towards greener products" (Bala et al, 2008). However, some contradictions remain unresolved; e.g., eco-efficiency and sufficiency aspects, greening of markets or raising awareness, and servicing or promoting the ownership of goods through branding (Mont and Plepys, 2008).…”

Integration of artificial neural network and MADA methods for green supplier selection

“…The related indicators that each researcher proposed are shown in Table 1. In addition, Bala et al (2008) analyzed the power and effectiveness that a public university can have in introducing green initiatives to its suppliers of goods and services. A comparison of the Recently, in response to customer and shareholders concerns for corporate social responsibility (CSR), many buying firms are implementing programs with their supply chain aimed at ensuring suppliers act in a socially responsible way in respect to labor practices and environment (Boyd et al, 2007).…”

An integrated MCDM approach to green supplier selection

“…To optimize the process of supplier selection, Peng (2012), utilized a green supplier evaluation index system that established four layers as; enterprise ability, service level, cooperation degree, environmental factors. Briefly, the most used criteria based on academic and international publication are included; environmental management system (Humphreys et al, 2006;Li & Zhao, 2009;Yan, 2009;Zhang et al, 2003;Kuo et al, 2010;Lee et l., 2009;Chen, 2010;Grisi, 2010;Chiou, 2008), quality (Kuo et al, 2010;Lee, 2009;Yang and Wu, 2008;Li & Zhao, 2009;Yan, 2009;Grisi, 2010; Zhang, 2003;Wen, 2010), service (Kuo et al, 2010;Yang & Wu, 2008;Wen & Chi, 2010;Li & Zhao, 2009;Bala et al, 2008;Yan, 2009), technology (Büyüközkan & Çifçi, 2012b;Li & Zhao, 2009;Lee, 2009;Wen, 2010), green image (Lee et al, 2009;Humphreys et al, 2006;Grisi et al, 2010), green competency (Lee et al, 2009;Noci, 1997;Chiou, 2008), and price (Yang & Wu, 2008;Grisi, et al, 2010;Yan, 2009). …”