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Do Carbon Management Practices create an immediate impact? A Case Study on Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka
Authors:
Asanka Waruni Thiranagama ,
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, LK
About Asanka
Department of Business Management, Faculty of Management Studies
W. M. P. Sampath Bandara Wahala
Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Belihuloya 70140, LK
About W. M. P. Sampath
Department of Tourism Management, Faculty of Management Studies
Abstract
Carbon management practices are actions to reduce Carbon Footprint. The question is whether these Carbon Management Practices reduce the Carbon Footprint of organizations. This study investigates the impact of Carbon Management Practices on the organizational Carbon Footprint by categorizing companies based on the level of implementation of Carbon Management Practices and the variations of specific Carbon Footprint among apparel manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka. Dimensions of Carbon Management Practices (policy, measurement, implementation & decision making, disclosure) were measured using a structured questionnaire, and GHG inventory data were obtained to investigate the reduction of Carbon Footprint. 77.7% of companies were categorized into the "Beginner" cluster with a low implementation of Carbon Management Practices and 22.2% into the "Emerging" cluster. The specific CF of the emerging cluster was observed as 0.057 KgCO2e, and the beginners' cluster was 0.059 KgCO2e. Specific Carbon Footprint for both clusters shows a decreasing trend with the increase of monthly earned minutes, and there was no noticeable short term reduction in organizational Carbon Footprint caused by Carbon Management Practices in apparel manufacturing companies in Sri Lanka.
How to Cite:
Thiranagama, A.W. and Wahala, W.M.P.S.B., 2022. Do Carbon Management Practices create an immediate impact? A Case Study on Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing Companies in Sri Lanka. Journal of Environmental Professionals Sri Lanka, 11(1), pp.52–77. DOI: http://doi.org/10.4038/jepsl.v11i1.7882
Published on
30 Dec 2022.
Peer Reviewed
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