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

Lonneke Vocks; Victor Verboeket; Bart Vos

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

Supply Chain Innovation

Maastricht University

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Samenvatting

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.

Originele taal	Engels
Pagina's	1-10
Status	Gepubliceerd - 2 jul 2026
Evenement	European Operations Management Associations 2026: Operations management for a sustainable and resilient future - WU Vienna Austria, Vienna, Oostenrijk Duur: 27 jun 2026 → 2 jul 2026 https://www.euroma2026.org/

Congres

Congres	European Operations Management Associations 2026
Verkorte titel	EURoma 2026
Land/Regio	Oostenrijk
Stad	Vienna
Periode	27/06/26 → 2/07/26
Internet adres	https://www.euroma2026.org/

Trefwoorden

environmental legislation
green procurement
case study

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