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Advancing Green Operations in Saudi Arabia: Sustainability Efforts and Future Prospects

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  • Rahma Lahyani

    (Operations and Project Management Department, College of Business, Alfaisal University, Riyadh 11533, Saudi Arabia)

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In line with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, this study reviews the green operations and environmental responsibility revolution in Saudi companies. The study also contributes new cross-sector empirical evidence from Saudi firms, a context that has received limited attention in previous green operations research. This study assesses sustainability advancements in 38 Saudi companies, employing a mixed-research approach. It examines the impact of (i) environmentally friendly technologies, (ii) employee training, (iii) assessing and reporting, (iv) transparent reports, and (v) adherence to recognized standards on sustainability practices through a detailed statistical and correlation analysis. To ensure thoroughness, the selected companies operate across various sectors, differ in sizes, and possess varying levels of experience. The analysis reveals how internal capabilities and governance mechanisms jointly support the operational adoption of sustainability practices in Saudi firms during the Vision 2030 transition. The findings presented have valuable insights for managers and policymakers seeking to promote sustainable practices within their organisations.

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  • Rahma Lahyani, 2026. "Advancing Green Operations in Saudi Arabia: Sustainability Efforts and Future Prospects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 18(8), pages 1-19, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:18:y:2026:i:8:p:3733-:d:1917123
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