Carbon emissions of bottled water sector supply chains: a multiple case-study approach*



Misopoulos, Fotios ORCID: 0000-0002-0046-8055, Argyropoulou, R, Manthou, V, Argyropoulou, M and Kelmendi, I
(2020) Carbon emissions of bottled water sector supply chains: a multiple case-study approach*. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF LOGISTICS-RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS, 23 (2). pp. 178-194.

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Abstract

The aim of this study is to assess the environmental performance of medium-sized bottled water producers. More specifically, the research incorporates a multiple case study approach by conducting life cycle assessment (LCA) for three organisations located in Kosovo that produce and distribute bottled water in the local and other European markets. The Supply Chain Environmental Analysis Tool (SCEnAT) was used to assess the carbon emissions caused by the activities within the supply chains of these companies. It was found that greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are created mainly due to the use of plastic pallets, plastic cups and electricity. Upon identifying the hotspots (where emissions account for more than 10% of the total emissions), a number of potential interventions to lower the overall emissions are proposed. As indicated, proactive green supply chain management practices can help SMEs in the sector improve their environmental impact and reduce their operations costs.

Item Type: Article
Uncontrolled Keywords: Life cycle assessment (LCA), bottled water companies, carbon emissions, green supply chains, environmental sustainability
Depositing User: Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited: 31 May 2019 07:56
Last Modified: 19 Jan 2023 00:42
DOI: 10.1080/13675567.2019.1626815
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URI: https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/3043732