Analyzing the Impact of Green Procurement on Inexpensive Advantage and Business Performance

Ackah David¹|Suzzy Krist Addo^2*|Isaac Kofi Yornu³ 

^2*ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5709-4787

^1, Knutsford Business School, Knutsford University College, Ghana

^2, Procurement Directorate, Ministry of Works & Housing, Ghana

^3, Procurement Directorate, Accra Technical University, Ghana

*Correspondence: Ackah David, email: drackah@ipmp.edu.gh

Abstract

This study analyzing the impact of green procurement on inexpensive advantage and business performance in the Tema Metropolis. Adopting the Resource-Based Theory as its theoretical foundation, positivist research methodology, and explanatory research design, 161 respondents were surveyed. The associations between the variables were determined using the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method with Smart Partial Least Square (PLS) software version 3.0 as well as the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS). The study analysis revealed a positive association between competitive strategy and green purchasing adoption but a negative relationship between green purchasing practices and firm performance. However, technological innovation can mitigate this negative effect, suggesting that firms can balance their green initiatives with performance goals by investing in innovation. The study recommends adopting competitive strategies to encourage green purchasing, considering the potential negative impact on competitive advantage and performance, leveraging technology, and providing policy support for sustainable practices and economic growth. This research contributes to the literature on green practices and firm performance, providing practical implications for firms and policymakers.

Keywords:  Green Procurement, Procurement System, Competitive Advantage and Company Performance, Technological Innovation

Citation: Ackah, D., Addo, K. S., K., Yornu, K. I., (2025), “Analyzing the Impact of Green Procurement on Inexpensive Advantage and Business Performance”, Dama Academic Scholarly & Scientific Research Society 2025, 10(01): pp.32-57, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.4314/dasjr.v10i1.2

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