Influential Relationship between Green Manufacturing and Organizational Sustainability of Manufacturing Firms in Rivers State

The study examined the influential relationship between green manufacturing and organizational sustainability. The study adapted energy efficiency and  green  recyclability of waste as dimensions of green manufacturing while economic and social sustainability  were adapted as measures of the organizational sustainability. The study took a cross-sectional survey design in its assessment of the relationship between the variables. The population of the study is made up of 53 production managers across 53 manufacturing firms in Rivers state. The study adopted the structured questionnaire in the collection of data for analysis. The spearman rank correlation, an inferential statistical tool was adopted in the analysis of the relationship between both variables. The results of the analysis indicate that there exists a significant relationship between  the dimensions of green manufacturing (energy efficiency and waste recyclability) and the measures of organizational sustainability (economic and social sustainability). In line with this finding, we therefore conclude that green manufacturing predicts organizational sustainability hence we make the following recommendations: Organizations perform periodic energy audits to identify areas of waste, inefficiencies, and opportunities for savings. Organizations should replace outdated machinery with energy-efficient alternatives .Organizations should adopt the Use eco-friendly materials and prioritize suppliers that provide biodegradable or recyclable input. Organizations should establish green teams to champion sustainability initiatives.