Suppliers under pressure: challenges and strategies for sustainability
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Objective: To understand how suppliers can become more sustainable from their own perspectives on the barriers and driving factors for sustainability.
State of the Art: Despite progress in sustainability studies, there are still gaps regarding how sectors integrate sustainability strategies into supply chains. Understanding how suppliers respond to demands for sustainable practices − whether by adapting, resisting, or innovating − can offer valuable insights for the development of more collaborative and effective practices.
Scope: A case study was conducted with twelve companies holding the Gold Certification from the Brazilian Textile Retail Association (ABVTEX) to identify drivers and barriers to sustainability.
Originality: The article presents sixteen indicators and drivers of sustainability to support companies and organizations in structuring actions in favor of the supply chain.
Impacts: The article helps managers understand how to implement sustainability in the supply chain and which factors can act as enablers or barriers in this process.
SDGs: 8 – Decent Work and Economic Growth; 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure, 12 – Responsible Consumption and Production, 13 – Climate Action, 17 – Partnerships for the Goals.
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