The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) on Environmental Performance among tea processing firms in Kericho County. The study adopted a correlation study design. Data was collected from all the 32 tea processing firms in the County and analyzed using SPSS. Multiple regression model was developed and used to establish the effect of GSCM on Environmental Performance. ANOVA test was used to determine the statistical significance of the relationship between the variables. The results were presented using tables. The study established that GSCM has positive effect on environmental performance. The study therefore recommends that managements of tea processing firms and other manufacturing firms adopt GSCM practices in their supply chain operations. The study suggests that further studies should be conducted in processing firms other than tea processing firms. Further studies should also be conducted to relate GSCM with individual aspects of performance such as Economic, Environmental and Social Performance.
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Green Supply Chain Management, Organizational Performance, Tea Processing Firms
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