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The foremost
assumption is that most bread manufacturers in Ireland do not apply green
procurement based on the preliminary studies. Thus, this study seeks to explore
the preeminent reasons as to why the implementation of green procurement is
minimal within the sector. The study will also investigate the various enablers
of green procurement. The second assumption is that public sector of Ireland
uses green procurement more than the private sector based on the preliminary
studies. The public sector uses green procurement in construction, food and drinks,
technology, energy, cleaning equipment, textile and IT equipment (EPA, 2014). Hence, the study
investigates using the public sector green procurement practices the various
outcomes of applying green procurement in business.
This study assumes
that the leading reason why most firms do not use green procurement is the
supposition that green procurement is expensive. However, studies show that
while the use of green procurement may be high initially due to installation
and equipment, for instance of alternative energy sources, their use is cheaper
in the long-run- sustainable (Gormly, 2014; Lehtinen, 2012). Therefore, there is
a widespread misconception about the use of green energy.
Lastly, the study assumes that the use of green procurement leads to improved economic stance, which forms the basis of the hypothesis. As will be shown in the literature review and result sections, employing green procurement leads to cost reductions, additional savings and quality provision – that increases sales and profits.
1.8 Definition of terms of an evaluation of the implementation of green procurement Bakery Sector in Ireland
Table 1: Definition of the key terms and phrases used for the study
|
Term/phrase |
Definition |
|
1) Green procurement |
Ø The practice of
purchasing products and services that cause minimal adverse effects on the
environment and human health. |
|
2) Bread manufacturers
|
Ø Firms/businesses
that produce bread, pastries and other baked products. |
|
3) Supply chain |
Ø The network of the
individuals, groups, resources, activities and technologies involved in the
creation and sale of products from deliveryof raw materials from the supplier
to the manufacturer to the eventual delivery to the consumer. |
|
4) Sustainable |
Ø Abe to continue
over a period of time |
|
5) Public sector |
Ø Part or industries
of the economy controlled by the government/state |
|
6) Private sector |
Ø Part of the economy
the national economy that is not under direct state control |
This study is
significant for the bread manufacturers of Ireland due to the insight it
provides about the use of green procurement. There are no studies about the use
of green procurement in the bread manufacturing sector to the best of my
knowledge even though its implementation in other sectors divulges its economic
and environmental benefits. Various misconceptions exist about the use of green
procurement, for instance, it is expensive, and this study explores the reality
of such misconceptions. The study also investigates the use of green
procurement within the public sector and whether the regulatory frameworks can
be applied in the private sector.
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