Situating Green Practices within the Context of Sustainable Development Agenda

Abstract

Ecological practices are essential for sustainable development. They cover technical innovations and responsible consumption of environmental resources, along with global efforts to ensure that progress does not impede future generations from achieving a desirable improvement of social and economic conditions based on this momentum. This article aims to place ecological practices in the context of a sustainable development agenda and discusses the conceptual meaning of the term ecological practices. It also examines the determinants of ecological practices in developing countries, including Nigeria. The text developed the Generational Development Framework (GDF) to analyze the connection between green practices and sustainable development. Finally, it concludes by emphasizing that ecological practices are a fundamental force to fulfill sustainable development programs, particularly in developing countries.

Green Logistics Practices Seeking Development of Sustainability: Evidence from Lithuanian Transportation and Logistics Companies

“…This is illustrated by the interpretations of the GL concept, in which GL is defined as management practices and measures that are employed to reduce environmental impact not only by reducing CO 2 emissions, but also by limiting other air pollutants that are emitted while burning fossil fuels, misusing other natural resources, and inappropriately disposing waste [10]. According to other authors, this is sustainable production and distribution of goods, taking into account environmental and social factors [8,[17][18][19], which focuses on material handling, waste management, packaging, and transport. Hutomo et al [20] state that it is an economic activity aimed at serving customers and social development, linking suppliers and customers, overcoming space and time barriers, and achieving efficient and rapid movement of goods and services.…”

Technological Characteristics and Socio-Economic Impacts of Green Practices Adoption: A Case Study of a Manufacturing Company in Ogun State, Nigeria

“…These formidable obstacles, to a heightened degree, have exerted a profound impact on the trajectory of progress in both developed and developing nations. Nevertheless, in the relentless pursuit of sustainable development, the embrace of environmentally conscious methodologies is rapidly gaining traction as a fundamental avenue for ameliorating ecological ramifications and safeguarding the well-being of both current and forthcoming cohorts (Solaja & Adetola, 2018). Green practises encompass a diverse array of environmentally conscious actions, which encompass sustainable resource management, the utilisation of renewable energy sources, the reduction of waste, and the adoption of eco-friendly technologies (Geng et al, 2013;Khan et al, 2018).…”

Factors Influencing Green Practices Adoption and Infusion by Manufacturing Companies in Ogun State, Nigeria

“…In today"s sustainable development era, business organizations are also the agent of change process particularly in addressing the issue of environmental pollution, biodiversity loss, climate change as well as the scarcity of water, energy and mineral resources that are hampering on human and social development across the globe-by becoming more environmentally friendly in their dealings [1][2][3]. In this context, business organizations are not only accepted for their socio-economic contributions and their positions in the market but also recognized by their performance in promoting sustainable green systems, practices, as well as community development actions [4,5]. To fulfil the anticipated socio-economic and environmental obligations by business companies especially manufacturing firms-who are widely known as key actors of socio-economic development as well as greenhouse emissions-eco-friendly practices must be adopted and infused into their modus operandi.…”