Assessing the impact of Green Supply Chain Behaviour on Organizational Sustainability in the Delhi NCR Region

Abstract

This research investigates the influence of Green Supply Chain Behaviour (GSCB) on organisational sustainability within the Delhi NCR area. The salient GSCB dimensions considered are eco-design, green purchasing, green manufacturing, green distribution and packaging, internal environmental management, investment recovery, reverse logistics, and consumer cooperation. A structured questionnaire was distributed to 475 manufacturing and supply chain professionals. Through Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM), the study measured the impact of the green practices on environmental, economic, social, and firm-level performance. Findings indicate that eco-design, green manufacturing, internal environmental management, and reverse logistics have a significant positive effect on sustainability outcomes. On the other hand, green purchasing and packaging provided selective effects. The model proved to have robust explanatory power (R² values: 0.481–0.539) and acceptable fit (SRMR = 0.033; NFI = 0.903).This research presents empirical support that embracing GSCB add significantly to sustainable performance, providing empirical advice for policymakers and industrial actors in emerging economies.