Innovative Pathways to Sustainable Procurement and Enhanced Resource Efficiency in Manufacturing Enterprises
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Resources and Sustainable Utilization".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 10 September 2025 | Viewed by 144
Special Issue Editors
Interests: sustainability; ESG performance; environmental innovations; sustainable business; business ethics; CSR; governance; disclosure and transparency
Interests: forensic accounting; technology adoption in accounting; accounting education
Interests: corporate governance; board independence; accounting conservatism; audit committee characteristics; market structure–profit relationship; earnings quality and earnings management; ownership structure and corporate performance
Interests: corporate governance and stakeholder engagement; management accounting; sustainability accounting and reporting; corporate governance; stakeholder engagement; sustainability accounting and reporting; management accounting; corporate social responsibility; sustainability balanced scorecard
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The need for sustainable procurement and resource efficiency in manufacturing has never been more pertinent. With the increasing pressures of environmental sustainability and economic competitiveness, manufacturing sectors worldwide are looking to revamp traditional procurement and resource management practices. Sustainable procurement pertains to sourcing goods and services that provide value for money over the long term while benefiting society and the economy and minimizing harm to the environment. By focusing on sustainable procurement and resource efficiency, manufacturers can make significant improvements in both their environmental performance and operational efficiency.
This Special Issue explores the intersection of sustainable procurement and resource efficiency in manufacturing. It aims to uncover synergies that can lead to breakthroughs in enterprise operations. Additionally, it highlights practical applications, including successful case studies and policy recommendations for creating a supportive environment for sustainable manufacturing.
Topics of Interest:
- Sustainable procurement strategies and frameworks;
- Resource efficiency in manufacturing processes;
- Circular economy practices in manufacturing;
- Green supply chain management;
- Integration of digital technologies for sustainable procurement;
- Case studies on the successful implementation of sustainable procurement;
- Policies and regulations influencing sustainable procurement in manufacturing;
- Environmental impact assessments of procurement practices.
Dr. Hamzeh Al Amosh
Dr. Hashem Alshurafat
Prof. Dr. Allam Hamdan
Prof. Dr. John Sands
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- sustainability
- sustainable procurement
- innovation
- circular economy
- green supply
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