Environmental sustainability assessment in supply chain: An emerging economy context

Environmental sustainability is not being practiced in the supply chains of many industries. Previous studies on environmental sustainability have not outlined clear strategies to achieve sustainability across supply chains, particularly in the context of emerging economies, and have been of limited...

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Published in:Environmental impact assessment review 2019-11, Vol.79, p.106306, Article 106306
Main Authors: Suhi, Saima Ahmed, Enayet, Rafid, Haque, Tasmiah, Ali, Syed Mithun, Moktadir, Md. Abdul, Paul, Sanjoy Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Best worst method (BWM)
Emerging economy
Entrepreneurs
Environmental assessment
Environmental management
Environmental studies
Environmental sustainability
Experts
Industrial areas
Literature reviews
Multi-criteria decision-making (MCDM)
Sensitivity analysis
Supply
Supply chain management
Supply chains
Sustainability
Sustainable development
Waste management
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Summary:Environmental sustainability is not being practiced in the supply chains of many industries. Previous studies on environmental sustainability have not outlined clear strategies to achieve sustainability across supply chains, particularly in the context of emerging economies, and have been of limited relevance in settings beyond the geographical region of their focus. To address these gaps, we have proposed a best worst method (BWM) as a framework to assess the environmental criteria for sustainability in select industries in Bangladesh. Different industrial activities or criteria affecting the environment in various ways were assessed and weighted using the BWM. To ensure the efficiency and accuracy of this framework, we sought the opinions of 34 experts to specify the most suitable indicators from our initial literature review. Findings from this study revealed that “waste management” was the most important indicator for establishing environmental sustainability in industries in Bangladesh, which was substantiated by a sensitivity analysis. This research will assist industry managers and entrepreneurs to work toward environmental sustainability across supply chains. •A framework for assessing environmental sustainability in supply chains is proposed.•Best worst method (BWM) is utilized to assess indicators of environmental sustainability.•The framework is applied in the context of an emerging economy.•Managerial implications are suggested.
ISSN:0195-9255
1873-6432
DOI:10.1016/j.eiar.2019.106306