Eco-activities and operating performance in the computer and electronics industryAuthor-Name: Chopra, Sunil

Pei-Ju Wu

European Journal of Operational Research, 2016, vol. 248, issue 3, 971-981

Abstract: Despite the complexity of implementing environmentally sustainable practices, an increasing number of firms have invested in eco-activities. This study investigates the association between eco-activities and operating performance over time. Moreover, this study explores the impact of eco-approaches (eco-collaboration and eco-certification) on operating performance. A difference-in-differences research design is established using operating performance data (COMPUSTAT) and eco-activity data (eco-announcements, eco-certification providers, and ASSET4). Empirical results reveal that eco-activities in the computer and electronics industry are associated with increased margin and revenue performance; however, the realization of benefits takes time (improvement typically occurs within three years of the corresponding eco-announcement). Furthermore, although eco-collaboration tends to be expensive to establish, operating performance is improved over the long term. This study also finds that eco-certification is associated with increased improvement in operating performance delivered by eco-activities.

Keywords: Supply chain management; OR in environment and climate change; Eco-activities; Operating performance; Analytics (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ejor.2015.08.007

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