Abstract:
Purpose. The aim ofthis research is to identify the drivers influencing green purchasing and
its relation to supply chain performance ofthe firm of FMCG sector of Karachi.
Methodology & Design: Quantitative method is used to investigate and collect data for the
future observations. A questionnaire was designed to measure the research framework aspects,
the questionnaire was constructed on Likert scale (i.e., Scale of 1 to 5; Strongly Disagree to
Strongly Agree) which contain the Customer Pressure, Regulations, Expected Business
Benefits, Social Responsibility, Green Purchasing, and Supply Chain Perfonnance.
Findings: The results of this study depicts that the FMCG films of Karachi place a low
consideration on CP and R and medium consideration on SR as the main criteria for taking
decision on either to acquire GP or not. On the other hand, the EBB was not consideied as a
true motivator to take on GP. The results also indicates that the GP has high impact on SCP.
Firms can improve their supply chain performance through adopting green practices.
: The timeline to finish this research was limited, that’s why this research has done
period oftime, but it can be expanded further over a longer period. The sample
limited to the FMCG sector of Karachi due to covid-19, but further it can be
Limitations:
in the shorter
size was also
expanded to the other industries and cities of Pakistan.
Recommendations: The companies of FMCG sector of Pakistan should take the step on the
environmental friendly products and promote green initiatives in Pakistan to reduce the nsks
like heaith, waste, and costs. Green initiatives wil. further create an environment whtch make
healthy lifestyle
