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Green procurement practices and barriers in hospitals in the bono region of Ghana

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  • Johnson Nsowah

    (Sunyani Technical University)

  • George Agyenim-Boateng

    (Sunyani Technical University)

  • Seth Kwaku Amoah

    (Sunyani Technical University)

  • Augustine Anane

    (Sunyani Technical University)

Abstract

The inefficient use of natural resources causes carbon emissions, environmental degradation, and pollution which cause risks and limit the chances of improving health care. As a result, businesses all over the world are now paying closer attention to prospects for conducting operations that support environmental conservation while also improving corporate profitability. The best approach to achieve environmental objectives is through green procurement. Thus, this study investigated green procurement practices and barriers in hospitals in the Bono Region of Ghana. A survey design and simple random sampling were employed to choose 130 respondents from eight different hospitals in the Bono Region of Ghana. A structured questionnaire was utilised to collect the information. Using the Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS) Version 16, the acquired data were analysed using descriptive statistics. According to the study, hospital personnel are aware of environmental management systems, but do not have a green supply chain component and do not employ environmental evaluation criteria in 60% of cases. Enhancing quality of life, lessening environmental effects, and increasing knowledge of environmental issues, are some of the advantages of green procurement practices. Barriers to green procurement operations include lack of financial resources, lack of practical tools and information, inadequate qualified personnel to take care of green procurement and lack of commitment from top management. To effectively and efficiently increase awareness of green procurement practices among hospital procurement staff, it is recommended that hospitals include all relevant parties in decision-making.

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  • Johnson Nsowah & George Agyenim-Boateng & Seth Kwaku Amoah & Augustine Anane, 2024. "Green procurement practices and barriers in hospitals in the bono region of Ghana," SN Business & Economics, Springer, vol. 4(9), pages 1-18, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:snbeco:v:4:y:2024:i:9:d:10.1007_s43546-024-00686-7
    DOI: 10.1007/s43546-024-00686-7
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