THE EFFECT OF GREEN PROCUREMENT PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES IN THE MINING INDUSTRY. THE CASE STUDY FOR NEWMONT GHANA LIMITED.

Abstract

This study is to examine the effect of green procurement practices and procedures in the mining industry in Newmont Ghana Limited. The study used three specific objectives; examine the relationship between green procurement practices and mining operations in Newmont Ghana Ltd, analyze the environmental, social, and economic effects of green procurement within the operations of Newmont Ghana Ltd and to evaluate the challenges encountered in integrating green procurement practices in the mining operations of Newmont Ghana Ltd. The study used quantitative research approach to adopt the study by examining the sample of a population. The targeted population for the study were senior and junior management staff in Newmont Ghana Limited. The researchers targeted a population of 100. Using the Yamane formular to calculate a population of 100 to find the sample size, therefore the sample size used for the study was 80. The researchers used questionnaires as their main instrument for the study. The study was analysis by the use of Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSSv20.0) with frequencies and tables. The study revealed that, integrating green procurement into mining operations represents a crucial step towards more sustainable and responsible mining practices. The also revealed that, green procurement often involves selecting suppliers and technologies that produce fewer emissions and pollutants. The study concluded that, green procurement practices have demonstrated a positive impact on environmental sustainability. The study recommended that, mining companies should develop and implement clear, comprehensive policies that outline environmental objectives, procurement criteria, and performance standards.