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Plastic Manufacturing Firms’ Corporate Sustainability and Performance in Anambra State, Nigeria

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  • Williams, Gbenga

    (Hezekiah University, Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, Department of Business Administration UmudiNkwerre, Imo State, Nigeria)

  • Dr. Okeke, Chidimma Odira

    (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria)

  • Prof. C. D. Ngige

    (Chukwuemeka Odumegwu Ojukwu University, Igbariam Campus, Anambra State, Nigeria)

Abstract

This paper investigates how corporate sustainability relates to performance of plastic manufacturing companies in Anambra State, Nigeria. In particular, it looks at how product innovation and recycling affect the profitability of these companies. Based on the Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Theory, which stresses economic, social, and environmental sustainability, the paper underlines the need for companies to include sustainability into their business plans. Using a descriptive survey research approach, the study aimed at managers and staff members of 15 plastic manufacturing companies in Anambra State, with a total population of 3,112. A multistage stratified proportional sampling method picked a sample size of 600 respondents using the Krejcie and Morgan statistical table. Using Spearman’s Correlation and the Paired Sample T-test in SPSS version 23, structured questionnaires provided data that were evaluated. The results show a notable positive link between product innovation and profitability (t = 9.035, p

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  • Williams, Gbenga & Dr. Okeke, Chidimma Odira & Prof. C. D. Ngige, 2025. "Plastic Manufacturing Firms’ Corporate Sustainability and Performance in Anambra State, Nigeria," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 9(6), pages 2932-2943, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:9:y:2025:issue-6:p:2932-2943
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