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Effectiveness of environmental legislation via green procurement: a multiple case study among Dutch manufacturers

  • Maastricht University

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Abstract

Green procurement potentially counteracts negative environmental effects of industrialisation. This multiple case study presents three conditions for decarbonisation
legislation to trigger green procurement and to reduce carbon emission. Firstly, customers unambiguously demand reduction of carbon emissions. Secondly, procurement contributes to this decarbonisation and has adequate capacity to execute the extended workload. Lastly, procurers’ daily decisions are guided by procurement decarbonisation targets and KPI’s, aiming to balance costs with decarbonisation. Despite previous researches, other variables did not contributed to implement green procurement. Policymakers can contribute by setting stringent reduction targets and enabling firms to
compete globally.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-10
Publication statusPublished - 2 Jul 2026
EventEuropean Operations Management Associations 2026: Operations management for a sustainable and resilient future - WU Vienna Austria, Vienna, Austria
Duration: 27 Jun 20262 Jul 2026
https://www.euroma2026.org/

Conference

ConferenceEuropean Operations Management Associations 2026
Abbreviated titleEURoma 2026
Country/TerritoryAustria
CityVienna
Period27/06/262/07/26
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