What are the drivers and barriers for green business practice adoption for SMEs?

ABSTRACT: The depletion of natural resources as a byproduct of widespread, global economic growth has urged entrepreneurs to think about the environment when starting or conducting business. However, several of these smaller-sized firms struggle with implementing environmentally conscious business practices, especially Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), which represent more than 95% of all private sector firms. This study uses a survey method to assess and better comprehend the key drivers and barriers of green business practices by SMEs in the State of Ohio (USA). Results from our study show that a majority of respondents reported that they have implemented green practices, broadly defined, within their business. The two main drivers for deciding to engage in such practices are internal motivatio

SUBMITTER: Purwandani JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8208768 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature