Government Regulations and Top Management Influence on Manufacturing Firms Environmental Performance: Nexus of Green Supply Chain , Culture and Technology Adoption

Abstract

Purpose: This study investigates the relationships between sustainable technology adoption, green supply chain integration, sustainability culture, and environmental performance in organizations. It also explores the moderating effects of government environmental regulations and top management commitment on these relationships. Design: The study employs a comprehensive research design, incorporating literature analysis and empirical data collection via survey. Data was gathered through purposive sampling, involving 244 samples from manufacturing companies in Pakistan. PLS-SEM analysis was used to assess the connections between sustainable technology adoption, green supply chain integration, sustainability culture, environmental performance, and the moderating influence of government regulations and top management commitment. Findings: The results highlight significant positive relationships between sustainable technology adoption, green supply chain integration, sustainability culture, and improved environmental performance. Additionally, government environmental regulations and top management commitment were identified as moderators that strengthened these relationships, emphasizing their pivotal role in fostering sustainability within organizations. Originality or Value: The study contributes to our understanding of how sustainable technology adoption, green supply chain integration, sustainability culture, and environmental performance are interconnected, while also considering the influence of government regulations and top management commitment. These findings enrich our knowledge of factors that promote sustainability in organizations.