Environmental Sustainability Practices for SMEs

Business Strategies ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Environmental Practices ◽

The World ◽

Green Business ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Managerial Capabilities

The rate and scale of environmental degradation, through economic activities, has triggered widespread awakening among businesses, governments and civil society. The world over, corporations have responded by adopting sustainability practices and reporting. However, much of these happen within the premises of the corporations. As larger organizations outsource their manufacturing and service operations to small and medium enterprises (SMEs), they effectively shift their environmental burden on their vendors. In most developing countries, poor regulations and weak enforcement of environment laws leave the SMEs on their own, to improve their environmental practices. However, their limited resources and managerial capabilities are often inadequate to undertake sustainability practices. This chapter presents the findings of a research conducted among engineering SMEs in India. It proposes a lifecycle approach towards environmental practices and discusses potential business benefits and value creation from this. The chapter gives a roadmap for green business strategies, which SMEs can implement within their organization.

Green Initiatives for Business Sustainability and Value Creation - Advances in Business Strategy and Competitive Advantage ◽

Environmental Sustainability Practices for SMEs

10.4018/978-1-5225-2662-9.ch001 ◽

2018 ◽

pp. 1-20

Author(s):

Gurudas Nulkar

Keyword(s):

Business Strategies ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Environmental Practices ◽

The World ◽

Green Business ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

Managerial Capabilities

Environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises in Uganda

Journal of Enterprising Communities People and Places in the Global Economy ◽

10.1108/jec-07-2020-0132 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Kasimu Sendawula ◽

Vincent Bagire ◽

Cathy Ikiror Mbidde ◽

Peter Turyakira

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Waste Management ◽

Water Conservation ◽

Content Type ◽

Environmental Commitment ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Relationship

Purpose This study aims to examine the relationship between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices of manufacturing small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Uganda. Design/methodology/approach This study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design using evidence from 106 manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Data was analyzed through Statistical Package for Social Sciences Version 23. Findings Results show that environmental commitment is a significant predictor of environmental sustainability practices and its dimensions which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation of the manufacturing SMEs in Uganda. Originality/value This study offers initial evidence on the association between environmental commitment and environmental sustainability practices using evidence from a developing country’s perspective. The results also provide new insights on the relationship between environmental commitment and the dimensions of environmental sustainability practices which comprise of eco-friendly packaging, energy efficiency, waste management and water conservation.

Environmental Sustainability Practices of Immigrant-Owned Small and Medium Enterprises in South Africa

European Review Of Applied Sociology ◽

10.1515/eras-2018-0009 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 11 (17) ◽

pp. 27-43

Author(s):

Olawale Fatoki

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Financial Performance ◽

Waste Reduction ◽

Management Policy ◽

Survey Method ◽

Level Of Education ◽

AbstractEnvironmental sustainability of immigrant-owned small and medium enterprises (SMEs) is important to a country’s long-term sustainable development. The study investigated the environmental sustainability practices (ESP) of immigrant-owned SMEs. In addition, the study examined the effect of demographic factors (age, gender and level of education) on ESP. The study also investigated the relationship between ESP and financial performance of SMEs. Data was collected from one hundred and eighty two immigrant small business owners. The survey method (self-administered questionnaire) was used for data collection. The participants in the study were conveniently sampled. Descriptive statistics, T-test, Pearson correlation and regression analysis were used for data analysis. The results indicated that immigrant-owned SMEs are engaged in recycling, energy efficiency and reduction of waste and pollution. Their involvement in environmentally friendly products and environmental management policy is limited. Females exhibit higher levels of recycling, waste reduction energy efficiency and reduction of pollution. Age and level of education positively affect environmental sustainability practices. Waste reduction, energy efficiency and reduction of pollution have significant positive relationships with financial performance. Recommendations to improve EPS are suggested.

MANAGEMENT PROCESS OF PLANNING ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES IN SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES OF SERVICES

International scientific journal Internauka Series Economical Sciences ◽

10.25313/2520-2294-2019-11-5415 ◽

2016 ◽

Author(s):

Kateryna Lemish ◽

◽

Olena Tokarenko ◽

Liliiа Brezytska ◽

◽

...

Keyword(s):

Management Process ◽

Economic Activities ◽

The Ecuadorian Banana Farms Managers’ Perceptions: Innovation as a Driver of Environmental Sustainability Practices

Agriculture ◽

10.3390/agriculture11030213 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 11 (3) ◽

pp. 213

Author(s):

Alicia Ramírez-Orellana ◽

Daniel Ruiz-Palomo ◽

Alfonso Rojo-Ramírez ◽

John E. Burgos-Burgos

Keyword(s):

Information Systems ◽

Structural Equation ◽

Equation Modeling ◽

Environmental Practices ◽

Policy Incentives ◽

The Impact ◽

And Training

This article aims to explore the perceptions of banana farms managers towards environmental sustainability practices through the impact of innovation, adoption of information systems, and training employees through a case study in the province of El Oro (Ecuador). Furthermore, the paper assesses how farmers’ perceptions could guide public policy incentives. PLS-Structural Equation Modeling are used as the framework by which the constructs is represented within the model. The model explained 59% of the environmental sustainability practices of Ecuadorian banana farms. The results indicate that environmental sustainability practices were positively influenced mainly by training employees, innovation, and adoption of information systems. Additionally, both the adoption of information systems and training employees indirectly influenced sustainable practices through innovation as a mediator. We may conclude that in the Ecuadorian banana farms, changes in environmental practices are derived from innovation strategies as an axis of development of useful information and training employees in public policies.

Women Entrepreneurs in Bangladesh- Challenges and Determining Factors

Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) ◽

10.3329/jbt.v9i2.26194 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 27-41 ◽

Cited By ~ 3

Author(s):

Tania Afroze ◽

Md Kashrul Alam ◽

Eliza Akther ◽

Nahid Sultana Jui

Keyword(s):

Gender Discrimination ◽

Women Entrepreneurs ◽

Secondary Data ◽

Business Environment ◽

Sales Promotion ◽

Social Constraints ◽

Management Skills ◽

Economic Activities ◽

The aim of this study is to find out the major challenges that hinder smooth operation of women entrepreneurs of Bangladesh. It also finds the reasons behind the success of the women entrepreneurship. Both primary and secondary data have been used to conduct the study. The questionnaire included questions about economic problems, family related issues, social constraints and other limitations faced by women entrepreneurs and the reasons behind their success. Women involved in various small and medium enterprises take on the challenge to work in a male-dominated society, competitive and complex economic and business environment. However, the identified challenges are inadequate capital, sales promotion, getting permission to start-up a business, gender discrimination, illiteracy and lack of knowledge among women, non-availability of training program and technical support, lack of managerial experience, in some cases young people make ill talk about the enterprise and so on. Personal qualities such as hard work and perseverance, management skills and marketing skills, support provided by their spouses or family are the main reasons behind the success of the women entrepreneurs. The level of participation of women in mainstream economic activities remains insufficient and the percentage of women in business is still much below than that of their male counterparts.Journal of Business and Technology (Dhaka) Vol.9(2) 2014; 27-41

New tools and opportunities in growth and climate friendly greening for small and medium enterprises in the European Union

Applied Studies in Agribusiness and Commerce ◽

10.19041/apstract/2015/4/3 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 9 (4) ◽

pp. 25-31

Author(s):

Xénia Szanyi-Gyenes ◽

György Mudri ◽

Mária Bakosné Böröcz

Keyword(s):

Economic Growth ◽

Sustainable Growth ◽

Added Value ◽

Easy Access ◽

The European Union ◽

Access To Finance ◽

Medium Enterprises ◽

The Eu

The role of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) is unquestionable in the European economies, while financial opportunities are still inadequate for them. The more than 20 million SMEs play a significant role in European economic growth, innovation and job creation. According to the latest EC Annual Report , SMEs are accounting for 99% of all non-financial enterprises, employing 88.8 million people and generating almost EUR 3.7 tn in added value for our economy. Despite the fact that there is plenty of EU funding available for these SMEs, for certain reasons these funds hardly reach them. But we have to see that the EU supports SMEs by various way, e.g. by grants, regulatory changes, financial instrument, direct funds. On the other hand, SMEs and decision makers realised that the environmental sustainability has to be attached to the economic growth, therefore more and more tools are available for these enterprises. Over the last few years, public institutions, the market, the financial community and non-governmental associations have explicitly demanded that firms improve their environmental performance. One of the greatest opportunities might lay in the Climate- and Energy Strategy till 2030 as 20% of the EU budget is allocated to climate-related actions, however the easy access to finance is still a key question. Does the EU recognise the actual difficulties? Is there a systemic reason behind the absorption problems? Is the EU creating a more businessfriendly environment for SMEs, facilitating access to finance, stimulates the green and sustainable growth and improving access to new markets? The paper analyses the current European situation of the SMEs and the effectiveness of some new tools, which are specially targeting SMEs. JEL classification: Q18

Peran Baitul Mall Wattamwil sebagai Upaya Pengentasan Kemiskinan melalui Pengembangan Usaha Mikro Kecil dan Menengah

JURNAL ILMIAH AKUNTANSI UNIVERSITAS PAMULANG ◽

10.32493/jiaup.v9i2.4917 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 9 (2) ◽

pp. 183

Author(s):

Supanji Setyawan ◽

Chaidir Iswanaji

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Business Group ◽

Industrial Sector ◽

Analysis Tool ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Poverty Level ◽

Good Picture ◽

Industry Group ◽

Poverty is one of the macroeconomic indicators in which Indonesia's economic development in aggregate shows a good picture and a decrease in the poverty level of the poor, but in terms of economic structure, segments of Indonesian society are still relatively lagging behind and relatively do not get real benefits from the results of development. Magelang Regency is one of the districts that have poverty problems. This poverty problem can be overcome by developing micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), especially in the industrial sector, where this sector is the leading sector in Magelang Regency. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of financing on the income of MSEs as customers of BMT Bima industrial business group and how the role of BMT in overcoming the problem of poverty through the functions of baitul mall and baitul tamwil. This study uses a simple linear regression analysis tool. The results obtained (1) the financing variable does not have a significant effect on the income variable of MSME customers of BMT Bima Magelang industrial business group, this is because there are still customers who use financing for personal economic activities, (2) BMT is able to reduce poverty levels by providing assistance that comes from zakat, infaq, sadaqah, and waqf and still persists by providing financing to MSME customers of the BMT Bima Magelang industry group

Economic impacts of craftsman statue on community based tourism development

International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities ◽

10.29332/ijssh.v1n3.56 ◽

2017 ◽

Vol 1 (3) ◽

pp. 59-73

Author(s):

A.A. Gde Putra Pemayun ◽

A.A. Istri Agung Maheswari

Keyword(s):

Economic System ◽

Tourism Development ◽

Poverty Line ◽

Market Failures ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Human Needs ◽

Gary Becker ◽

The Government ◽

This study examines the "Economic Impact of Craftsmen Statue on Community Base Tourism Development in Tohpati village Klungkung Bali". The core concept of economic problems is the imbalance between unlimited human needs and the means of satisfying the needs of a limited number. Economics should not be emphasized through the point, but it should be emphasized as an approach to explain human behavior (Gary Becker). The economic system is a means used to regulate all economic activities in society whether done by the government or private in order to achieve prosperity and prosperity together. The Economic system can be divided into three namely: a First capitalist economic system that is all economic activity submitted to the market. Second, the communist economic system is all things governed by the government. The third is a mixed economic system that is a combination of the two economic systems above (capitalist and communist). Indonesia should adopt a mixed economic system because firstly, Indonesia is an emerging country, where market failures often occur due to uneven information or accessibility to transportation and communication facilities. The second is that there are still many Indonesian people are below the poverty line. Thirdly most Indonesians have businesses that are still classified into small and medium enterprises that still can not compete perfectly with a bigger business.

Analysis of Labor Absorption (Study in Kerupuk Sanjai Small and Medium Enterprises in Kabupaten Lima Puluh Kota)

Journal of Agribusiness and Community Empowerment ◽

10.32530/jace.v2i2.74 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 2 (2) ◽

pp. 68-75

Author(s):

Nelvia Iryani ◽

Syaiful Anwar

Keyword(s):

Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Field Research ◽

Least Square Method ◽

Multiple Linear Regression Analysis ◽

Least Square ◽

Economic Activities ◽

Ordinary Least Square ◽

Production Value ◽

Labor is a very important asset in economic activities, but often the number of workers exceeds the available employment capacity, so it is very necessary to analyze the factors that affect employment. This study aims to estimate the relationship between wage, capital, production value to the amount of employment in Kerupuk Sanjai Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota This type of research is field research and use questioner to 100 respondens . The analytical tool used is multiple linear regression analysis with OLS (Ordinary Least Square) method and data processing using SPSS VR.21 software. The results of the study show that all independent variabels has a significant effect on labor absorption in Kerupuk Sanjai SMEs in Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota. capital is the variable that has the most influence in the absorption of labor in the Kerupuk Sanjai Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kabupaten Limapuluh Kota.