| Title: |
Environmental Sustainability Practices and Financial Performance of Manufacturing MSMEs in Tagum City, the Philippines |
| Language: |
English |
| Authors: |
Kristel Cazandra Sibay Empas (ORCID 0009-0004-5615-8138); Abegail Perocho Olavides (ORCID 0009-0007-8284-9962); Vhon Briane Bagasbas Tambis (ORCID 0009-0003-3416-8004); Joe Mari Nobleza Flores (ORCID 0000-0003-0058-001X) |
| Source: |
Discourse and Communication for Sustainable Education. 2025 16(2):92-109. |
| Availability: |
Paradigm Publishing Services, a company of De Gruyter Poland. Nowogrodzka 4/3, 00-513 Warsaw, Poland. Tel: +48-22-245-3355; e-mail: contact@pps.pub; Web site: https://paradigmpublishingservices.com/ |
| Peer Reviewed: |
Y |
| Page Count: |
18 |
| Publication Date: |
2025 |
| Document Type: |
Journal Articles; Reports - Research |
| Descriptors: |
Foreign Countries; Conservation (Environment); Sustainability; Manufacturing Industry; Fiscal Capacity; Water; Sanitation; Energy Conservation; Small Businesses |
| Geographic Terms: |
Philippines |
| DOI: |
10.2478/dcse-2025-0018 |
| ISSN: |
2255-7547; 2255-7547 |
| Abstract: |
This study explores how environmental sustainability practices impact the financial performance of manufacturing MSMEs in Tagum City, grounded in the Resource-Based View (RBV) and Natural Resource-Based View (NRBV) theories. Using a quantitative, non-experimental correlational design, data were gathered from 255 respondents through validated questionnaires. Results show that waste management had the highest level among sustainability practices, while liquidity topped financial performance indicators. Key sustainability areas--water conservation, waste management, and energy efficiency--were found to significantly influence financial outcomes. These findings affirm that strategic environmental practices serve as valuable internal resources, offering a sustainable competitive edge. The study recommends that MSMEs strengthen efforts in these three areas. Additionally, it urges LGUs and the Department of Trade and Industry to implement supportive policies, including tax breaks, grants, and green financing. Doing so will encourage MSMEs to adopt eco-friendly technologies. Aligning sustainability with profitability presents a viable path to long-term business success. |
| Abstractor: |
As Provided |
| Entry Date: |
2025 |
| Accession Number: |
EJ1487435 |
| Database: |
ERIC |