IDEAS home Printed from https://ideas.repec.org/a/spr/circec/v4y2024i1d10.1007_s43615-023-00287-w.html
   My bibliography  Save this article

Uncovering the Green Procurement Knowledge Structure: a Systematic Citation Network Analysis

Author

Listed:
  • Abderahman Rejeb

    (University of Rome Tor Vergata)

  • Karim Rejeb

    (University of Carthage)

  • Andrea Appolloni

    (University of Rome Tor Vergata)

  • John G. Keogh

    (University of Reading)

  • Mohammad Iranmanesh

    (Edith Cowan University)

Abstract

Recently, academics and practitioners have devoted considerable attention to studying green procurement. Due to the growing number of articles in this fast-evolving domain, it is critical to examine the current body of knowledge thoroughly. The knowledge structure and dissemination channels in this field have been systematically examined for the first time. Four hundred fifty-two Scopus journal articles were analysed using keyword co-occurrence network and main path analysis (MPA) to identify the important research topics and historical evolution of green procurement research. The findings indicate that the literature focuses on multiple topics, including green supply chain management, sustainable public procurement, sustainability, green supplier selection, and environmental management. The primary focus of research has been on the determinants and difficulties of green public procurement. Recently, there has been an increased focus on the determinants of green procurement in the construction and education sectors. The novelty of this study is that it examines the evolution of knowledge in green procurement. Additionally, it offers the ability to analyse the diffusion and structure of knowledge, assisting researchers in successfully navigating hundreds of articles and expanding their understanding of the green procurement domain’s history, current state, and future directions.

Suggested Citation

  • Abderahman Rejeb & Karim Rejeb & Andrea Appolloni & John G. Keogh & Mohammad Iranmanesh, 2024. "Uncovering the Green Procurement Knowledge Structure: a Systematic Citation Network Analysis," Circular Economy and Sustainability, Springer, vol. 4(1), pages 287-316, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:circec:v:4:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s43615-023-00287-w
    DOI: 10.1007/s43615-023-00287-w
    as

    Download full text from publisher

    File URL: http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s43615-023-00287-w
    File Function: Abstract
    Download Restriction: Access to the full text of the articles in this series is restricted.
    File URL: https://libkey.io/10.1007/s43615-023-00287-w?utm_source=ideas
    LibKey link: if access is restricted and if your library uses this service, LibKey will redirect you to where you can use your library subscription to access this item
    ---><---

    As the access to this document is restricted, you may want to search for a different version of it.

    References listed on IDEAS

    as
    1. Testa, Francesco & Iraldo, Fabio & Frey, Marco & Daddi, Tiberio, 2012. "What factors influence the uptake of GPP (green public procurement) practices? New evidence from an Italian survey," Ecological Economics, Elsevier, vol. 82(C), pages 88-96.
    2. Brian Chi-ang Lin & Siqi Zheng & Nicolò Barbieri & Claudia Ghisetti & Marianna Gilli & Giovanni Marin & Francesco Nicolli, 2016. "A Survey Of The Literature On Environmental Innovation Based On Main Path Analysis," Journal of Economic Surveys, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 30(3), pages 596-623, July.
    3. Hasan A. M. Hamdan & Luitzen de Boer & Daniela Baer, 2021. "When Green Procurement Meets Complexity: The Case of Sustainable Neighborhood Projects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(4), pages 1-20, February.
    4. Norris, Michael & Oppenheim, Charles, 2007. "Comparing alternatives to the Web of Science for coverage of the social sciences’ literature," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 1(2), pages 161-169.
    5. Louis Y. Y. Lu & John S. Liu, 2013. "An innovative approach to identify the knowledge diffusion path: the case of resource-based theory," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 94(1), pages 225-246, January.
    6. Walker, Helen & Brammer, Stephen, 2012. "The relationship between sustainable procurement and e-procurement in the public sector," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 140(1), pages 256-268.
    7. John S. Liu & Louis Y.Y. Lu, 2012. "An integrated approach for main path analysis: Development of the Hirsch index as an example," Journal of the Association for Information Science & Technology, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 63(3), pages 528-542, March.
    8. AlNuaimi, Bader K. & Singh, Sanjay Kumar & Harney, Brian, 2021. "Unpacking the role of innovation capability: Exploring the impact of leadership style on green procurement via a natural resource-based perspective," Journal of Business Research, Elsevier, vol. 134(C), pages 78-88.
    9. Ben Zhang & Lei Ma & Zheng Liu, 2020. "Literature Trend Identification of Sustainable Technology Innovation: A Bibliometric Study Based on Co-Citation and Main Path Analysis," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(20), pages 1-20, October.
    10. Joe Miemczyk & Thomas Johnsen & Monica Macquet, 2012. "Sustainable purchasing and supply management: a structured literature review of definitions and measures at the dyad, chain and network levels," Post-Print hal-00858680, HAL.
    11. Louis Y.Y. Lu & John S. Liu, 2014. "The Knowledge Diffusion Paths of Corporate Social Responsibility – From 1970 to 2011," Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, John Wiley & Sons, vol. 21(2), pages 113-128, March.
    12. Amir Hossein Azadnia & Muhamad Zameri Mat Saman & Kuan Yew Wong, 2015. "Sustainable supplier selection and order lot-sizing: an integrated multi-objective decision-making process," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 53(2), pages 383-408, January.
    13. Rob Vluggen & Cees J. Gelderman & Janjaap Semeijn & Marc van Pelt, 2019. "Sustainable Public Procurement—External Forces and Accountability," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(20), pages 1-16, October.
    14. Pezhman Ghadimi & Amir Hossein Azadnia & Cathal Heavey & Alexandre Dolgui & Birkan Can, 2016. "A review on the buyer--supplier dyad relationships in sustainable procurement context: past, present and future," International Journal of Production Research, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 54(5), pages 1443-1462, March.
    15. Rena Kondo & Yuki Kinoshita & Tetsuo Yamada, 2019. "Green Procurement Decisions with Carbon Leakage by Global Suppliers and Order Quantities under Different Carbon Tax," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(13), pages 1-19, July.
    16. John S. Liu & Louis Y.Y. Lu, 2012. "An integrated approach for main path analysis: Development of the Hirsch index as an example," Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology, Association for Information Science & Technology, vol. 63(3), pages 528-542, March.
    17. Hsin-Ning Su & Pei-Chun Lee, 2010. "Mapping knowledge structure by keyword co-occurrence: a first look at journal papers in Technology Foresight," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 85(1), pages 65-79, October.
    18. Awasthi, Anjali & Chauhan, Satyaveer S. & Goyal, S.K., 2010. "A fuzzy multicriteria approach for evaluating environmental performance of suppliers," International Journal of Production Economics, Elsevier, vol. 126(2), pages 370-378, August.
    19. Carter, Craig R. & Kale, Rahul & Grimm, Curtis M., 2000. "Environmental purchasing and firm performance: an empirical investigation," Transportation Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review, Elsevier, vol. 36(3), pages 219-228, September.
    20. Florence Crespin-Mazet & Emmanuelle Dontenwill, 2012. "Sustainable procurement : Building legitimacy in the supply network," Post-Print hal-02312717, HAL.
    21. Takuro Miyamoto & Naonari Yajima & Takahiro Tsukahara & Toshi H. Arimura, 2020. "Advancement of Green Public Purchasing by Category: Do Municipality Green Purchasing Policies Have Any Role in Japan?," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(21), pages 1-24, October.
    22. Dejian Yu & Libo Sheng, 2020. "Knowledge diffusion paths of blockchain domain: the main path analysis," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 125(1), pages 471-497, October.
    23. Yasanur Kayikci & Nazlican Gozacan‐Chase & Abderahman Rejeb & Kaliyan Mathiyazhagan, 2022. "Critical success factors for implementing blockchain‐based circular supply chain," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 31(7), pages 3595-3615, November.
    24. Ademilade Aboginije & Clinton Aigbavboa & Wellington Thwala, 2021. "A Holistic Assessment of Construction and Demolition Waste Management in the Nigerian Construction Projects," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(11), pages 1-14, June.
    25. Joyce Thomson & Tim Jackson, 2007. "Sustainable procurement in practice: Lessons from local government," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 50(3), pages 421-444.
    26. Eltayeb, Tarig K. & Zailani, Suhaiza & Ramayah, T., 2011. "Green supply chain initiatives among certified companies in Malaysia and environmental sustainability: Investigating the outcomes," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 55(5), pages 495-506.
    27. Jolien Grandia & Dylan Voncken, 2019. "Sustainable Public Procurement: The Impact of Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity on the Implementation of Different Types of Sustainable Public Procurement," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(19), pages 1-17, September.
    28. Ziyuan Liu & Yingzhao Wu & Tianle Liu & Xiaoxue Wang & Wenzhuo Li & Ying Yin & Xiangfei Xiao, 2021. "Double Path Optimization of Transport of Industrial Hazardous Waste Based on Green Supply Chain Management," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(9), pages 1-19, May.
    29. Navarani Vejaratnam & Zeeda Fatimah Mohamad & Santha Chenayah, 2020. "A systematic review of barriers impeding the implementation of government green procurement," Journal of Public Procurement, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 20(4), pages 451-471, October.
    30. Shen, Liyin & Zhang, Zhenyu & Long, Zhijian, 2017. "Significant barriers to green procurement in real estate development," Resources, Conservation & Recycling, Elsevier, vol. 116(C), pages 160-168.
    31. Eric Prier & Edward Schwerin & Clifford P. McCue, 2016. "Implementation of sustainable public procurement practices and policies: A sorting framework," Journal of Public Procurement, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 16(3), pages 312-346, March.
    32. Shabir Hussain Khahro & Aftab Hameed Memon & Nafees Ahmed Memon & Ali Arsal & Tauha Hussain Ali, 2021. "Modeling the Factors Enhancing the Implementation of Green Procurement in the Pakistani Construction Industry," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 13(13), pages 1-15, June.
    33. Xiao, Yu & Lu, Louis Y.Y. & Liu, John S. & Zhou, Zhili, 2014. "Knowledge diffusion path analysis of data quality literature: A main path analysis," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 8(3), pages 594-605.
    34. Cezar-Petre Simion & Ciprian Nicolescu & Mihai Vrîncuț, 2019. "Green Procurement in Romanian Construction Projects. A Cluster Analysis of the Barriers and Enablers to Green Procurement in Construction Projects from the Bucharest-Ilfov Region of Romania," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(22), pages 1-25, November.
    35. Shijing Yang & Yikun Su & Wei Wang & Kaicheng Hua, 2019. "Research on Developers’ Green Procurement Behavior Based on the Theory of Planned Behavior," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 11(10), pages 1-23, May.
    Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)

    Most related items

    These are the items that most often cite the same works as this one and are cited by the same works as this one.
    1. Abderahman Rejeb & Karim Rejeb & Yasanur Kayikci & Andrea Appolloni & Horst Treiblmaier, 2024. "Mapping the knowledge domain of green procurement: a review and bibliometric analysis," Environment, Development and Sustainability: A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Theory and Practice of Sustainable Development, Springer, vol. 26(12), pages 30027-30061, December.
    2. Abderahman Rejeb & Karim Rejeb & Suhaiza Zailani & Yasanur Kayikci & John G. Keogh, 2023. "Examining Knowledge Diffusion in the Circular Economy Domain: a Main Path Analysis," Circular Economy and Sustainability, Springer, vol. 3(1), pages 125-166, March.
    3. Abderahman Rejeb & Alireza Abdollahi & Karim Rejeb & Mohamed M. Mostafa, 2023. "Tracing knowledge evolution flows in scholarly restaurant research: a main path analysis," Quality & Quantity: International Journal of Methodology, Springer, vol. 57(3), pages 2183-2209, June.
    4. Ichiro Watanabe & Soichiro Takagi, 2021. "Technological Trajectory Analysis of Patent Citation Networks: Examining the Technological Evolution of Computer Graphic Processing Systems," The Review of Socionetwork Strategies, Springer, vol. 15(1), pages 1-25, June.
    5. Bruno Miranda Henrique & Vinicius Amorim Sobreiro & Herbert Kimura, 2018. "Building direct citation networks," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 115(2), pages 817-832, May.
    6. Ichiro Watanabe & Soichiro Takagi, 2022. "NK model-based analysis of technological trajectories: a study on the technological field of computer graphic processing systems," Evolutionary and Institutional Economics Review, Springer, vol. 19(1), pages 119-140, April.
    7. Kim, Erin H.J. & Jeong, Yoo Kyung & Kim, YongHwan & Song, Min, 2022. "Exploring scientific trajectories of a large-scale dataset using topic-integrated path extraction," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 16(1).
    8. Dries Couckuyt & Toshi H. Arimura & Takuro Miyamoto & Naonari Yajima, 2023. "Green Policymaking in Japanese Municipalities: An Empirical Study on External and Internal Contextual Factors," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(9), pages 1-26, April.
    9. Yu, Dejian & Sheng, Libo, 2021. "Influence difference main path analysis: Evidence from DNA and blockchain domain citation networks," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 15(4).
    10. Chen, Liang & Xu, Shuo & Zhu, Lijun & Zhang, Jing & Xu, Haiyun & Yang, Guancan, 2022. "A semantic main path analysis method to identify multiple developmental trajectories," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 16(2).
    11. Yu, Dejian & Pan, Tianxing, 2021. "Tracing the main path of interdisciplinary research considering citation preference: A case from blockchain domain," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 15(2).
    12. Dejian Yu & Libo Sheng, 2020. "Knowledge diffusion paths of blockchain domain: the main path analysis," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 125(1), pages 471-497, October.
    13. Dejing Kong & Jianzhong Yang & Lingfeng Li, 2020. "Early identification of technological convergence in numerical control machine tool: a deep learning approach," Scientometrics, Springer;Akadémiai Kiadó, vol. 125(3), pages 1983-2009, December.
    14. Hansin Bilgili & Jonathan L. Johnson & Tsvetomira V. Bilgili & Alan E. Ellstrand, 2022. "Research on social relationships and processes governing the behaviors of members of the corporate elite: a review and bibliometric analysis," Review of Managerial Science, Springer, vol. 16(8), pages 2285-2339, November.
    15. Zhu, Hengmin & Yin, Xicheng & Ma, Jing & Hu, Wei, 2016. "Identifying the main paths of information diffusion in online social networks," Physica A: Statistical Mechanics and its Applications, Elsevier, vol. 452(C), pages 320-328.
    16. Liao, Shu-Chun & Chou, Tzu-Chuan & Huang, Chen-Hao, 2022. "Revisiting the development trajectory of the digital divide: A main path analysis approach," Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Elsevier, vol. 179(C).
    17. Yu, Dejian & Yan, Zhaoping, 2023. "Main path analysis considering citation structure and content: Case studies in different domains," Journal of Informetrics, Elsevier, vol. 17(1).
    18. Liu, John S. & Lu, Louis Y.Y. & Lu, Wen-Min, 2016. "Research fronts in data envelopment analysis," Omega, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 33-45.
    19. André Tchokogué & Jean Nollet & Nathalie Merminod & Gilles Paché & Véronique Goupil, 2018. "Is Supply's Actual Contribution to Sustainable Development Strategic and Operational?," Business Strategy and the Environment, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 27(3), pages 336-358, March.
    20. Zaidi, Syed Anees Haider & Mirza, Faisal Mehmood & Hou, Fujun & Ashraf, Rana Umair, 2019. "Addressing the sustainable development through sustainable procurement: What factors resist the implementation of sustainable procurement in Pakistan?," Socio-Economic Planning Sciences, Elsevier, vol. 68(C).

    Corrections

    All material on this site has been provided by the respective publishers and authors. You can help correct errors and omissions. When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:spr:circec:v:4:y:2024:i:1:d:10.1007_s43615-023-00287-w. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.

    If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.

    If CitEc recognized a bibliographic reference but did not link an item in RePEc to it, you can help with this form .

    If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your RePEc Author Service profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.

    For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: Sonal Shukla or Springer Nature Abstracting and Indexing (email available below). General contact details of provider: http://www.springer.com .

    Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.

    IDEAS is a RePEc service. RePEc uses bibliographic data supplied by the respective publishers.