Strategic evaluation of environmental projects in SMEs

Epstein, Marc J.; Roy, Marie‐Josée

doi:10.1002/1520-6483(200021)9:3<37::aid-tqem4>3.0.co;2-t

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“…The choice of this method can be explained in part by factors such as lack of financial expertise, short-term vision and shortage of capital. However, the use of such methods can create significant barriers to environmental investments, as they typically ignore the time value of money (Epstein and Roy, 2000).…”

Section: Environmental Initiativesmentioning

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Pursuing quality and environmental performance

Roy

Boiral²,

Paillé³

2013

Business Process Mgmt Journal

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Purpose -The aim of this study is to focus on manufacturing small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are simultaneously pursuing quality and environmental objectives. Specifically, the paper examines: the specific motivations and resources of SMEs that have chosen to pursue both priorities, the types of initiatives these SMEs have implemented, and whether pursuing both priorities is correlated with various facets of organizational performance. Design/methodology/approach -This study gathered data from a sample of 254 ISO 9000 and ISO 14000 certified Canadian SMEs. Data collection was based on a survey questionnaire sent to a random sample of 1,514 companies. Findings -The results highlighted significant differences between the SMEs holding both the ISO 9000 and 14000 certifications and those holding only the 9000 ISO certification. Each group was shown to have distinct motivations and resources and to have implemented different types of initiatives to address environmental concerns. Each group was positively correlated with different facets of organizational performance. Research limitations/implications -This study's findings contribute to the environmental and SME literature on this very complex topic by providing relevant empirical evidence based on primary data. Practical implications -The results should provide guidance to manufacturing SMEs currently examining how to address environmental issues. SMEs need to address these issues carefully and understand the potential trade-offs and consequences associated with their decisions. Originality/value -An important contribution of this study is its detailed characterization of environmental initiatives, drawing on insights derived from the environmental, accounting and management literature. By using the analytical framework of organizational citizenship behaviours, the characterization also included informal and behavioural aspects often neglected in environmental management studies.

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Section: Environmental Initiativesmentioning

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Pursuing quality and environmental performance

Roy

Boiral²,

Paillé³

2013

Business Process Mgmt Journal

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“…Because most SMEs do not understand the true costs of compliance, cost reduction is not a motivator. Small manufacturers do not recognize that environmental enhancements can improve efficiency, reduce costs and increase profits [18,29]. 1 Path analysis is a method that employs simple bivariate correlations to estimate the relationships in a system of structural equations.…”

Section: Importance Of Smes To the Economy And The Natural Environmentmentioning

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Using structural equation modeling to test environmental performance in small and medium-sized manufacturers: can SEM help SMEs?

Hussey¹,

Eagan

2007

Journal of Cleaner Production

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“…The growth of MSMEs energizes the economy of developing nations, as these enterprises account for 50 per cent of the production capacity in the economy (Eniola and Entebang, 2015). Big corporations understand the merits of adopting anti-pollution manufacturing strategies (Hussey and Eagan, 2007); however, (Epstein and Roy, 2000) MSMEs are yet to realize the importance of environmental conservation that can lead to higher efficiency, low cost and profitability. According to Van Hemel and Cramer (2002) MSMEs do not consider environmental concerns as their duty because there have not been significant reasons that justify the benefits earned from it.…”

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A stakeholders’ perspective on barriers to adopt sustainable practices in MSME supply chain

Panigrahi

Rao²

2018

RJTA

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Purpose Enterprises face the wrath of the government for taking part in environmental conservation and adoption of sustainable initiatives along with customer demands. Therefore, enterprises are forced to adopt sustainable supply chain practices (SSCPs), which leads to competitive advantage. Now, sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) is a management process that promotes the adoption of eco-friendly activities in conventional supply chains (SCs). Enterprises in India are under tremendous pressure to include SSCPs into their conventional SCs. The goal of this paper is to evaluate the barriers for the implementation of SSCPs into Indian Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Design/methodology/approach This study aims to identify critical barriers for adoption of SSCPs in the textile MSME SCs located in Eastern India, Odisha with the help of interpretive structural modeling (ISM). Findings The paper develops a framework for the evaluation of barriers to the adoption of SSCP in the textile SC. This paper also provides appropriate suggestive measures to deal with the barriers and overcome the same to attain a sustainable textile SC. Research limitations/implications Opportunities exist for extension of this research on wider geographical area. In addition to this, some other quantitative modeling approaches can be applied, like analytical hierarchy process, to prioritize the barriers. Practical implications The framework offers help to SC managers in their decision-making process by enabling them to analyze the barriers and ways to overcome them. Originality/value The paper deals with a particular geographical area where such kinds of studies are rare. The proposed framework provides a foundation for further research.

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Strategic evaluation of environmental projects in SMEs

Cited by 16 publications

References 11 publications

Pursuing quality and environmental performance

Pursuing quality and environmental performance

Using structural equation modeling to test environmental performance in small and medium-sized manufacturers: can SEM help SMEs?

A stakeholders’ perspective on barriers to adopt sustainable practices in MSME supply chain

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