Abstract

Green procurement guarantees that corporate and governmental initiatives are effective in increasing market share, improving a company's brand, image, and profitability, and making operations greener. Organizations need to adopt Green procurement practices to manage and enhance their performance. However, the link between Green procurement and organizational performance remains inconclusive. This study, therefore, examined the relationship between green procurements and performance of Bamburi Cement PLC in Kenya and economic sustainability as an intervening variable. The study's particular objective is to assess the influence of green procurement practices on Bamburi Cement PLC's performance. Theories used in the study are Natural Resource-Based View Theory and Stakeholder Theory. A descriptive survey was employed and the target population was Managers and Supervisors of Bamburi Cement PLC in Kenya. Census was used in this study since the targeted population was 110. Closed ended questionnaires was the research instrument. To ensure the reliability of the instruments, the researcher conducted a pilot study at Rai Cement and employed the test-retest technique to identify any weaknesses. Quantitative data was analyzed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. The data was then presented through frequency tables and pie charts. The findings indicate a strong emphasis on utilizing environmentally friendly materials, as reflected by the notably high mean score of 4.0761 and a relatively low standard deviation of 1.45773. Similarly, the integration of environmental criteria into supplier assessment systems received a moderately high mean score of 3.8835, suggesting a proactive approach to supplier evaluation. The conclusion is that Green Procurement had a positive, linear and significant (p-value is less than 0.01) with the Organizational Performance. It accounted for 25.0% (R2 = 0.250) variations in the Organizational Performance. It is recommended that organizations should prioritize the adoption of environmentally friendly procurement practices.