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

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  • Kasimu Sendawula
  • Vincent Bagire
  • Cathy Ikiror Mbidde
  • Peter Turyakira

Abstract

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.

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  • Kasimu Sendawula & Vincent Bagire & Cathy Ikiror Mbidde & Peter Turyakira, 2020. "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, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 15(4), pages 588-607, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:jecpps:jec-07-2020-0132
    DOI: 10.1108/JEC-07-2020-0132
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