Enhancing Environmental Performance Through Green Supply Chain Management Practices

Abstract

The ecological impact of supply chains, especially greenhouse gas emissions and resource waste, is a growing concern for companies (Sanders, 2011). Global warming and pollution from supply chain activities pose risks to human health and the environment. As a result, companies are encouraged to adopt green supply chain management (GSCM) practices to meet regulations and improve performance. This study evaluates the role of GSCM in enhancing the environmental performance of industrial firms in Morocco. Based on data from 95 companies in the northern region and using structural equation modeling, the findings show that GSCM practices positively influence environmental performance. These practices go beyond compliance, acting as strategic tools to reduce ecological impact and increase competitiveness in environmentally aware markets.