Want to reduce the environmental damage of your business? This research note addresses the imperative to minimize our “ecological footprint” while maintaining business momentum. It advocates for a proactive approach to greening, contrasting it with the often fragmented contributions of reversed logistics literature. The note highlights the lack of grounded theory and frameworks to support a comprehensive greening strategy in supply chain operations. While general management literature champions value-seeking and proactive environmental initiatives, research focused on supply chain operations, predominantly in reversed logistics, has not provided sufficient theoretical grounding. The discussion goes beyond the partial view of reversed logistics, this paper addresses research challenges in developing practical green steps and green supply chains. The research note explores practical challenges for both researchers and businesses, aiming to guide future investigations into green supply chains. By focusing on the broader ecological impact, the study seeks to promote more sustainable practices in supply chain management and reduce the overall environmental footprint.
This research note is published in Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, which focuses on advancing sustainable practices within supply chains. By addressing the shift from reversed logistics to holistic green supply chains, the paper contributes to the journal's mission to promote innovative and environmentally responsible strategies in supply chain management.