Research Methodology, Data Analysis, Findings, and Discussion Report

This report presents a comprehensive overview of research methodology, data analysis, and findings, focusing on a case study of Tesco. It begins with an introduction to research, defining its role in accumulating and evaluating data to understand a subject. The report details the research philosophy, contrasting positivism and interpretivism, and explains the chosen positivist approach. It then outlines the research design, emphasizing the use of a descriptive design, and the inductive research approach. The report further discusses the research type, specifically the qualitative approach, and the data collection methods, highlighting the use of surveys for gathering primary data. Secondary data sources are also mentioned. The report concludes with a discussion of sampling techniques and ethical considerations, providing a detailed analysis of the research process and its various components.

Methodology, Analysis and
Discussion

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER- 3 RESEARCH METHDOLOGY ...............................................................................1
3.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................1
3.2 Research philosophy.........................................................................................................1
3.3 Research design................................................................................................................2
3.4 Research approach ...........................................................................................................3
3.5 Research type....................................................................................................................3
3.6 Data collection methods ..................................................................................................4
3.7 Sampling ..........................................................................................................................5
3.8 Data analysis.....................................................................................................................6
3.9 Reliability and validity of data.........................................................................................6
3.10 Research limitation.........................................................................................................7
3.11 Ethical consideration......................................................................................................7
CHAPTER- 4 DATA ANALYSIS..................................................................................................9
4.1 Introduction......................................................................................................................9
FINDINGS.......................................................................................................................................9
4.2 Qualitative analysis..........................................................................................................9
DISCUSSION ...............................................................................................................................16
REFERENCES .............................................................................................................................24
APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................26

CHAPTER- 3 RESEARCH METHDOLOGY
3.1 Introduction
The term research is regarded as the tool as well as chronological procedure associated
with accumulation, evaluation as well as analysis of varied data in order to attain understanding
regarding the subject which is taken into account (Grafton, Lillis and Mahama, 2011). Within
universal idiom research includes searching of the knowledge under particular heads. This is
considered as systematic as well as scientific enquiry associated with the information that pertain
over particular subject. This assist the people in attaining new facts as well as theories regarding
subject. In other words research methodology is considered as the path with which existing
issues can be addressed in effective manner. In the present investigation that aims at ascertaining
the ways through which green procurement strategies can be employed: case study of Tesco
several research methods have been employed. Justification regarding selection of particular tool
has been included in this section. As such this possess greater role in providing direction to the
investigation.
3.2 Research philosophy
The term research philosophy is one that can be referred to as the principle with which
data with respect to particular area of the investigation can be accumulated and used for the sake
of gaining suitable outcomes through it. In order to carry out investigation in desired way it is
important to replicate the enquiry modes through the engagement of suitable kind of research
philosophy (Grenway, 2008). The philosophy under investigation is categorized into two. This is
comprised of interpretivism as well as positivism. The later can be defined as the philosophy that
states reality is of stable nature which can be demonstrated or observed through the perspective
objectives under investigation. The particular philosophy is contended that facts needs to be
inaccessible and suitable observation are required to be made so as to attain suitable outcomes.
On the other hand interpretivism philosophy is not considered as one that is not
reasonable in accumulating entire understanding of specific subject matter. It possess that fact
that belief of person and psychology has significant role in attainment of understanding
regarding fact. This is being determined that reality is dependent on the nature as well as
behaviour of person and as per this data can be attained. Such to a greater extent is dependent on
qualitative information. In the present investigation positivism philosophy has been applied for
the sake of accumulating, evaluating and making assessment of the data in an effective manner

with the aim to attain appropriate outcome. The major aim of the present investigation is towards
development of risk management model which can be employed in order to achieve favourable
outcomes and such can attained by the means of employing positivism philosophy. Moreover
this assist in providing support in order to carry out systematic outcomes in addition with
developing meaningful through which investigation can be conducted with effectiveness.
3.3 Research design
The concept of research design is considered as the important elements that offers
assistance in attaining appropriate understanding as of subject matter discretion by the means of
effective analysis. This is regarded as methodical examination that provides understanding in
logical terms (Guercini, 2014). The major aim beside formulation of the design of investigation
is towards neglecting the probability towards misleading as well as inappropriate interpretation
of the information present for the sake of remaining on the correct track and making sure suitable
progress within the investigation. Further it offers assistance to the investigator in making
determination of the data that is gathered in order to assess in manner that is appropriate for
investigation. It provides response to the questions within the investigation in an effective
manner. The role of research design is effective in supporting the investigator to take suitable
decision under several heads that is collection of data, nature of information, technique of
sampling, methods for data analysis etc. There is presence of several research design that
includes exploratory, descriptive, experimental as well as case study.
Exploratory research design is one that is carried out over the issues on which the issues
are not being defined in clear terms. The major aim of the particular investigation is towards
gaining suitable ideas regarding the subject so that effective decisions can be developed. The
major aim is towards diagnosing the real issues that exists within the system so that rectification
can be done with suitable tools (Hill, 2007). Another one is the case study that aims at exploring
the principles underlying for the sake of gaining outcomes through this. On the other hand in
case of descriptive research design in depth insight can be gained with respect to topic through
use of empirical tools that is comprised of observation, survey as well as interview. In the present
research descriptive research design has been employed as it is effective for description of
qualitative form of information with which effective analysis can be done so as to gain suitable
outcomes.

3.4 Research approach
In research approach can be referred to as tool with which specific set of investigation
can be conducted in order to achieve outcomes in desired way. It provides assistance to the
researcher in carrying out the investigation in an effective manner without diversion from
objectives and aims set. Further it offer guidance to the investigator in order to entail towards
bringing improvement of continuous basis within the investigation so as to gain effective
outcomes (Hogg, 2008). Such is due to the reason that there is presence of scope of enhancement
at each point of the investigation because of human endeavours as well as associated factors.
Beside this approach is effective in offering support to emphasize on the area of investigation
and carrying out effective enquiry procedure. There is presence of two kind of research approach
that includes inductive and deductive.
The tool that is inductive approach can be considered as the tool wherein the data is
accumulated before that is associated with the particular area of the investigation so that analysis
can be carried out in order to attain theories with this (Kothari, 2011). This can be stated that
such practice starts with data collection which possess relevancy with the aim and objectives of
investigation. Moreover its analysis is entailed in order to devise theories which is associated
with subject. In contrast to this deductive approach is one in which specific set of theories is
considered in relation to particular problem so that suitable practice can be executed in an
effective manner. In the present investigation application of inductive research approach has
been done. As such it possess effectiveness in obtaining better results. Also it is effective in
providing assistance towards attainment of the opinions in order to observe specific subject
matter or discipline.
3.5 Research type
The next section under methodology is research type that can be understood as the nature
of the investigation. Based on the type of the investigation several decisions are considered in
relation with the method of data collection, tools of analysis, presenting the outcomes of
investigation etc. There is existence of two kind of investigation that includes qualitative and
quantitative (Hussain, 2011). The former is associated with social practical concept that focuses
on the kind of reality which is developed in social terms. Within this the data is recorded,
assessed and evaluated in order to devise deeper connotation as well as consequences of the
human deeds as well as experiences. There are several kind of methods which can be used for the

purpose of collecting data that includes observation, interview, open ended questions etc. It is the
kind of investigation that assist in carrying out enquiry on the elements and subject which cannot
be quantified such as perception, beliefs behaviour etc. On the other hand there are several
demerits of qualitative research type that affects the overall outcomes of particular activity under
investigation (Purposes of Research: Exploratory, Descriptive & Explanatory, 2014). It includes
biasness, no scientific approach that is affected by perception of investigator, barriers towards
gathering desirable and effective outcome.
In contrast to this quantitative research includes testing of hypothesis as well as
conception are used for the sake of attaining outcomes from the gathered information. The
particular investigation depends on numerical values and thus analysis is done on it in statistical
way. In this tools such as structured interview, survey, index figures are considered for gathering
data that in manner that is desirable and assist in gaining suitable outcomes through it (Research
design, 2014). Beside this for analysis several tools and techniques are used that includes
graphical methods like regression, statistical methods and other for the sake of attaining
understanding through this. The major major benefit of quantitative research types is that with
this suitable outcomes can be gained. Further it reduces the chance of misinterpretation of
information and offers assistance in attaining effective outcomes. In the present investigation
qualitative research type is considered. As such through this beliefs of the employees can be
gained regarding the green procurement strategies.
3.6 Data collection methods
For the sake of gathering investigation it is essential to gather several data set and
information so that development of the findings can be done on it and further conclusion can be
drawn. On the basis of information several analysis and evaluation can be done in order to accept
or reject the hypothesis devised. There is presence of two kind of data that is primary and
secondary data forms. Both data set can be considered for the sake of better accomplishing the
end aim and objectives of the investigation (Kuada, 2012). It assist in gaining fruitful outcomes.
However in order to carry out the investigation it is important to gather most suitable, authentic
and effective data so that effective outcomes can be gathered through this in addition to the lower
deviation from subject. There are several times when data related with investigation can be
attained in an effective manner without lesser efforts. But there are many times when scenario
contradicts and this is highly challenging for the investigator towards attaining specific data set

so that analysis can be done in order to attain end outcomes. Because of this challenge researcher
is dependent on primary data sources so that they are able to progress the investigation in an
effective manner. However this can be stated that both data set that is primary as well as
secondary are not considered reliable and suitable to a greater extent. Apart from this both data
set has their own advantages and drawbacks that act is considered as decision criteria on which
selection of specific data for any type of investigation is done. Primary data is one that assist in
collection of one hand information. This can be done through several sources such as interviews,
survey, questionnaire, observation etc. In the present investigation survey method has been used
for collection of the information.
On the other hand secondary information is one that is being used by other researcher as
well in their investigation (Lee, 2014). This data type is used for the sake of attaining suitable
outcomes. It overall increases the authenticity of the investigation and offers assistance in
attainment of better understanding with respect to subject matter. Such information can be gained
by the means of books, journals, articles, online reference materials etc.
3.7 Sampling
The procedure associated with sampling has critical role in saving greater amount of time
through selection of most appropriate respondent for data collection. Through such approach,
investigator can narrow down the entire universe into sample on which suitable practice of
attaining information can be entailed. Further it is confined at laying emphasis on collection of
information through which range of information can be accumulated in minimum possible
efforts. It provides several kind of strategies which act as and aid in reduction of intricacies in
data collection (Noble, 2011). However while making selection of particular sample it is
important that investigator needs to make selection of suitable one so that wide range of data that
possess the attributes of entire universe can be gathered. This offers assistance in making
enhancement of the entire data validity and increase the efficiency of the outcomes that is gained
through this. Sampling can be categorized into two that is probabilistic and non probabilistic
sampling. Probabilistic sampling method is methodology of arbitrary selection which is entailed
for the purpose of selecting the sample from entire universe. Through such practice each
participant of population has the equal opportunity of getting chosen in sample of any particular
investigation.

On the other hand non probability method of sampling is another mode with which
sample cam be selected within the investigation. In this the chances of getting selected within the
sample by the population are in manner that is haphazard. Thus few has greater likelihood of
selection within the sample while other possess lower possibility. On the contrary selection of
specific respondents depends on the particular situation.
In the present investigation the method of sampling that has been adopted is probability
sampling. Under this random sampling has been used. The size of sample is 10. This is
comprised of the employees working in Tesco.
3.8 Data analysis
Such is considered as the most important aspect under investigation as it effectively
makes research and assess the information which access from the data collection sources that is
primary and secondary. It act as an aid in making analysis of the gathered information in critical
way for generation of suitable outcomes. Based upon such results the whole findings and
conclusion related to investigation can be detailed (Panneerselvam, 2004). This facilitates in
recommending suitable strategies that can assist firm like Tesco. There is existence of two type
of data analysis tool which includes qualitative as well as quantitative. The former one is the tool
with which the inquiry is being made for the sake of carrying out the investigation in depth
manner for the sake of gaining insight to the reason that are governing the behaviour. Such
gathered information is reflected into data and depends on the tools of gathering information
through observation, interview, analysis of the data etc. The qualitative data analysis tool is one
wherein the analysis of the information is being conducted through statistical software. In the
present investigation the analysis of the information has been carried out through the means of
qualitative method. Under this thematic tool is employed. With such the patterns will be
developed across the data on the basis of information that is being attained through the survey.
3.9 Reliability and validity of data
For the sake of attaining outcomes against the aim of assessing the green procurement
strategies greater attention is being paid over the validity and reliability of the information. This
provides greater assistance towards achieving suitable outcomes in addition with development of
effective framework in particular sector. With the aim to gain reliability of the information
several efforts are applied (Rudall and Mann, 2010). The collection of the secondary information
has been done from authentic sources wherein focus is on association who has published for the

sake of increasing the data reliability. Further focus is towards collection of data that is highly
associated with the subject in order to attain deeper knowledge on it. It assist in making
development of effective framework through this. In addition to this efforts are made in case of
primary information so that validate outcomes can be achieved through this. On the other hand in
order to gain the validity of the data opinions of the employees of Tesco has been taken so that
outcomes generated can be applied to the whole population. Such is considered effective in
attainment of the outcomes for which research is done with greater effectiveness.
3.10 Research limitation
There is presence of various limitations in the present investigation that affects the
overall outcomes of the investigation. In this relation the limitation of the investigation are
enumerated in the manner as under: Absence of past information: There is lack of sufficient amount of data with respect to
such. This is considered as the barrier as it not only need alterations but demands towards
development of the concept that is totally new (Scruggs and Mastropieri, 2006).
 Lengthy procedure: Aim of the present investigation has enhanced the frame of time from
which entire procedure gets lengthy. Moreover time is taken as a result of the
methodology which is being implemented within the investigation. Collection of the
secondary and primary information also takes greater amount of time because of their
reach. Smaller size of sample: Small size of sample has resulted in restricting the scope of the
investigation. It can be determined that just 10 employees cannot leads to constituting the
attributes of entire population. However because of constraint related to time such is
being executed for the present investigation.
 Lack of secondary information: Gathering of the secondary data is regarding as complex
task because of determination of its application with respect to retail sector. This factor is
the major factor that results in arising the situation of limitation. Several efforts are being
put in by the investigator in this relation so that effective knowledge can be attained
against the phenomenon under subject.
3.11 Ethical consideration
In order to achieve any investigation there is greater importance that it needs to be
accomplished with full ethical aspects and consideration. A greater amount of care is being given

when making analysis of the information and for concluding with the suitable findings and
outcomes for the investigation. All the findings, outcomes and conclusions related with
investigation are being detailed without any biasness and misleading effect. Thus they are being
exposed after suitable analysis as well as investigation of the data (Sobh and Perry, 2006). The
ethical aspect that are taken into account in present investigation are as below: Privacy: Such is regarded as the important part under ethical consideration as in the
present investigation the information that is attained through survey is taken from
employees of Tesco so it is important that information can be collected has full
anonymity as well as confidentiality.
 Plagiarism: It is considered as the essential aspect when preparing the report in valid
form. The whole data is detailed and precised in the investigation is authentic. The
information within the investigation has not been copied and pasted from any source
instead it has been self written. Such is for the sake of developing better understanding.

CHAPTER- 4 DATA ANALYSIS
4.1 Introduction
After section of research methodology another part of thesis relates with analysis of the
data. The particular section deals with appraisal and evaluating the information that is being
collected by the investigator. It deals with information presentation in a manner that is
understandable as well as in suitable form. The specific section is yielding findings which can be
utilized for the sake of drawing valid outcomes from the thesis. The aim of the present thesis is
towards ascertaining the ways through which green procurement strategies can be employed. For
the purpose of acquiring information the sources such as primary as well as secondary sources
have been employed. Along with this the data gathered has been analysed by the means of tool
that is qualitative method. In order to carry out qualitative analysis thematic tool has been
employed. Under this development of the themes is done on the basis of data that is being
collected from employees who are working in Tesco. Thus such act as an aid in drawing valid
outcomes from the investigation in an effective manner.
FINDINGS
4.2 Qualitative analysis
Theme 1: Gender
Responses Frequency Percentage
Male 6 60.00%
Female 4 40.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding their gender out of 10
employee 6 employees replied male and 4 responded female.
Theme 2: Associated with the organization from greater than 5 years
Responses Frequency Percentage
Less than 2 year 3 30.00%
2- 5 year 2 20.00%

Above 5 year 5 50.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding from how long they have
been associated with the company out of 10 employee 3 employees replied less than 2 years, 2
responded 2-5 years and 5 employees of Tesco replied that they have been working from more
than 5 years.
Theme 3: Business possess environmental policy
Responses Frequency Percentage
Yes 7 70.00%
No 3 30.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding whether or not the Tesco like
business possess environmental policy. Out of 10 respondents 7 replied yes to the view and 3
said no to the statement.
Theme 4: Business has environmental management system
Responses Frequency Percentage
Yes 8 80.00%
No 2 20.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding whether or not the Tesco like
business have environmental management system. Out of 10 respondents 8 replied yes to the
view and 2 said no to the statement.
Theme 5: Organization published an environmental or sustainability report that is being
provided to the public
Responses Frequency Percentage

Yes 6 60.00%
No 4 40.00%
Findings: On asking the personnel of Tesco regarding whether or not organization published an
environmental or sustainability report that is being provided to the public. Out of 10 respondents
6 replied yes to the view and 4 said no to the statement.
Theme 6: Firm possess programs towards enhancing energy efficiency
Responses Frequency Percentage
Yes 8 80.00%
No 2 20.00%
Findings: On asking the personnel of Tesco regarding whether or not Firm possess programs
towards enhancing energy efficiency. Out of 10 respondents 8 replied yes to the view and 2 said
no to the statement.
Theme 7: Organization have waste reuse, recycling waste for: plastic, paper, organics etc.
Responses Frequency Percentage
Strongly disagree 1 10.00%
Disagree 2 20.00%
Neutral 0 0.00%
Agree 3 30.00%
Strongly agree 4 40.00%

Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding whether or not the Tesco like
business have waste reuse, recycling waste for: plastic, paper, organics etc. Out of 10
respondents 1 respondent strongly disagreed with the statement, 2 disagree with the view. On the
other hand none of the respondent neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. This implies
that they are being neutral towards the viewpoint. On the contrary 3 employees agrees with the
statement that business have waste reuse, recycling waste for: plastic, paper, organics etc.
Further 4 respondents strongly disagrees with the statement.
Theme 8: Firm possess environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the
products and services
Responses Frequency Percentage
Strongly disagree 1 10.00%
Disagree 1 10.00%
Neutral 1 10.00%
Agree 3 30.00%
Strongly agree 4 40.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding whether or not the firm possess
environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the products and services. Out of
10 respondents 1 respondent strongly disagreed with the statement, 1 disagree with the view. On
the other hand 1 of the employee neither agrees nor disagrees with the statement. This implies
that they are being neutral towards the viewpoint. On the contrary 3 employees agrees with the
statement that firm possess environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the
products and services. Further 4 respondents strongly disagrees with the statement.
Theme 9: Absence of corporate commitment is the potential barrier to implementation of
the sustainable approach in the procurement function
Responses Frequency Percentage

Additional costs 1 10.00%
Absence of training 2 20.00%
Lack of information 1 10.00%
Absence of corporate
commitment
3 30.00%
Difficulty in imposing changes 2 20.00%
Absence of legislation 1 10.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding potential barrier to
implementation of the sustainable approach in the procurement function. Out of 10 respondents 1
respondent replied additional costs, 2 respondents said absence of training. On the other hand 1
of the employee replied lack of information. On the contrary 3 employees stated absence of
corporate commitment as the potential barrier to implementation of the sustainable approach in
the procurement function. Further 2 respondents replied difficulty in imposing the changes and 1
on the employee of Tesco replied absence of legislation as obstruction.
Theme 10: Reduction of risk is the potential benefit of green procurement
Responses Frequency Percentage
Brand image 1 10.00%
Customer satisfaction 1 10.00%
Reduction of risk 4 40.00%
Cost reduction 2 20.00%
Increase in value of 2 20.00%

shareholder
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding the benefit that is being attained
through green procurement. Out of 10 respondents 1 respondent replied brand image, 1
respondents said customer satisfaction. On the other hand 4 of the employee replied reduction of
risk. On the contrary 2 employees stated cost reduction as the the potential benefit of green
procurement. Further 2 respondents replied increase in value of shareholders.
Theme 11: Greater contribution of green procurement strategy within the business is
towards avoiding waste and pollution emission
Responses Frequency Percentage
Increase in transparency 3 30.00%
Fair conditions of working and
income
1 10.00%
Increase in quality 1 10.00%
Avoiding waste and pollution
emission
5 50.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco were asked regarding the major contribution of green
procurement strategy within the business. Out of 10 respondents 3 respondent replied increase in
transparency, 1 respondents said fair conditions of working and income. On the other hand 1 of
the employee replied increase in quality. On the contrary 5 employees stated avoidance of waste
and pollution emission.
Theme 12: Business attained any certifications or awards related with environment or
sustainability
Responses Frequency Percentage
Yes 8 80.00%
No 2 20.00%

Findings: On asking the personnel of Tesco regarding whether or not business attained any
certifications or awards related with environment or sustainability. Out of 10 respondents 8
replied yes to the view and 2 said no to the statement.
Theme 13: Business possess programs that are effective in enhancing water efficiency
Responses Frequency Percentage
Yes 9 90.00%
No 1 10.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco regarding whether or not business possess programs that
are effective in enhancing water efficiency. Out of 10 respondents 9 replied yes to the view and 1
said no to the statement.
Theme 14: Environment reason is major that exerts firm towards practising sustainable
procurement
Responses Frequency Percentage
Environment 6 60.00%
Economic 1 10.00%
Social 1 10.00%
Financial 2 20.00%
Findings: When the personnel of Tesco regarding the reason for the business to practice
sustainable procurement. Out of 10 respondents 6 replied environment. Further 1 of the
employee said economic. However 1 respondents replied social and 2 said financial.

DISCUSSION
Theme 1: Gender
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents were
male. Thus information can be gained from them regarding the green procurement strategy of the
company in an effective manner.
Theme 2: Associated with the organization from greater than 5 years
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents have
been working in the organization from greater than 5 years. This reflects that adequate amount of
information can be attained from them that can assist in gathering useful information. Thus
researcher with this is able develop better understanding of the company as experienced
employees are involved in providing response to the survey questions that are being asked to
them. Therefore information can be gained from them regarding the green procurement strategy
of the company in an effective manner.
This has been assessed that employees have more experience possess greater awareness
regarding the activities that is being carried out by the firm in relation with the green
procurement. Thus researcher can build better understanding at the same time can draw valid
conclusion from the investigation.
Theme 3: Business possess environmental policy
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes that company possess environmental policy. This states that several actions are being
performed by the firm towards the protection of the environment. The green procurement
strategy of the company is effective in terms that it helps the firm in attaining its goals in an
effective manner. It has been gained from the viewed if the employees that company makes use
of organic products so as to attain the goals that are associated with environmental friendly. Thus
through such company can help the people of the community or its target market to a greater
extent.

Theme 4: Business has environmental management system
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that business possess environmental management system. It has been gained that with
such the business is fulfilling its green procurement strategies in an effective manner. Tesco is
huge retail business which for the sake of the survival needs to fulfil its responsibility towards
environment. By the means of such it is able to gain edge over the competitors to a significant
level. It is important for Tesco to comply with this so that it can make sure that it is carrying out
activities for the sake of benefiting the society to a significant level. There is greater importance
for the firm towards accomplishment of the targets which helps it in achievement of the targets to
a greater extent.
It has been believed that activities of the business that are attached with green
procurement requires that organization needs to comply with its responsibility towards
environment. Further in order to attain sound position within the market there is greater
importance that firm needs to work as per the norms set for the environment. Thus it can be
stated that firm has to establish its rules and regulations within the environment related with the
environment so that it can gain greater edge.
Theme 5: Organization published an environmental or sustainability report that is being
provided to the public
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes that company published an environmental or sustainability report that is being provided
to the public. It has been assessed that Tesco devise the report that demonstrates the activities
that are being performed by it for the sake of welfare of the environment. There is greater
significance of the published report in building the trust among the public regarding the status of
the company. In order to survive in the market there is greater significance for the firm to comply
with the rules and regulations that have been developed by the industry. By the means of
developing the environment report Tesco is fulfilling its responsibility towards environment.
Through such the firm can comply with the requirement of the public to a greater extent.

The people of the community requires report as they needs to determine whether or not
the company is performing its activities relating with the environment in an effective manner.
Along with this suitable measures are being taken by the business for the sake of making sure
that it is complying with green procurement strategy.
Theme 6: Firm possess programs towards enhancing energy efficiency
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that firm has programs in relation with increasing the efficiency in the energy. Tesco is
able to provide satisfaction when making contribution towards sustainability within the
environment. The managers within Tesco makes development of such systems and structures
that assist in satisfaction of the requirement of the business in relation with green practices when
making achievement of the strategic targets of organization. It has been assessed that as a reason
of implementation of the techniques associated with improving energy efficiency there is
establishment of the sound association among customer and business. This is because the firm is
making greater efforts towards bringing enhancement in its services that results in attainment of
targets to a significant level. The business is making sure re-utilization of the waste so that it is
able to increase its efficiency in an effective manner.
Tesco like business are operating with the aim to increase satisfaction among the
customers. By the means of adoption of green practices it can effectively bring improvement in
its ability to perform. Along with this there is greater significance of energy efficiency within the
business. As such it act as an aid for the firm in carrying out its operations in an effective
manner. The firm is involved in eliminating the waste by the means of effective use of resources
that facilitates in attainment of its target in an effective manner.
Theme 7: Organization have waste reuse, recycling waste for: plastic, paper, organics etc.
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes that firm makes utilization of the waste reuse, recycling of the waste for plastic, paper,
organics etc. It has been assessed that by the means of utilizing the waste products the firm can
effectively survive in the market. Moreover this effective in terms of building trust among the
target market to a greater extent. This has been determined that there is greater role of reusing of

the waste in improving the operations of the organization. The firms at present are making
effective use of resources as this effectively reduces the cost of operations. With the use of waste
the organization can make generation of sound product which can assist in increasing the ability
of the firm to perform.
There is presence of certain personnel who does not agree with the particular view. This
has been assessed by the means of carrying out survey that some employees does believe that use
of waste is being done. This has been determined that company do not reuse the waste as it can
cost greater amount of funds for the business. Such has gained importance in the present era as
there is scarcity of the resources of the organization. By the means of this it can be reduced in an
effective manner. Thus targets of the firm can be attained with greater effectiveness.
Theme 8: Firm possess environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the
products and services
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that firm possess environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the
products and services. It has been gained that the firm has made efforts towards becoming leader
in assisting to make creation of low carbon economy. The firm has also cut the emission which is
produced by its stores as well as distribution centres. The employees believes that company work
in a manner that does not affect the environment in adverse way. This is because natural
environment of the firm matter to it as they require it for longer duration of time.
With such the firm is able to make delivery of quality products and services. Thus this
increases greater satisfaction among the target market. The key to success of the business is
towards turning the green consumption into mass movement. The emission of the carbon is being
cut by the company and this is effective attempt being made by the firm towards saving the
planet from global warming. The employees feels that firm has reflected a greater concern with
respect to the conservation of the environment as well as maintaining a healthy environment over
years. It has been determined that firm's launch of eco fashion online reflected its green
procurement strategy in order to conserve the environment to a greater extent.
Theme 9: Absence of corporate commitment is the potential barrier to implementation of
the sustainable approach in the procurement function

From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes that lack of corporate commitment is considered as the major barrier when making
implementation of the sustainable approach. The companies are not committed towards ensuring
sustainable growth and development within the nation. Along with this lack of training among
the personnel is also considered as major issue that affects the execution of sustainable approach.
There is greater importance of the firm to be committed to follow the environmental guidelines
so that it can survive in the market for longer duration of time.
The company like Tesco get engaged into several activities but the forget the aspect
related with fulfilling the commitment towards maintaining the external environment. Such is
considered major demerit in terms of executing the approach to sustainable function. It has been
believed by the employees that lack of legislation is also regarded as the essential factor that
obstructs the implementation of the approach to sustainability. In the present era there is increase
in importance towards carrying out the activities for the welfare of the community and
environment. In this regard the company needs to follow the same as this has greater role in
enhancing the survival of the business to a significant level.
Theme 10: Reduction of risk is the potential benefit of green procurement
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that reduction of risk is the potential benefit of green procurement. It has been believed
by the employees that Tesco desires to go green so that it can effectively survive in the market. It
has been determined that there is presence of greater benefits attached with green procurement.
The most significant one is related with reduction of risk. The employees feels that when the
company does not go green that it has risk associated with the law that reflects failure to comply
with the green regulations. By the means of going green the firm has also reduced the financial
as well as environmental risk instead of inheriting it through the supplier.
This has been determined that there is greater role played by the business in management
of the liability towards the environment. This is due to the reason that it has various kind of
benefits for the firm. For the sake of increasing the trust of the business among the market and
customer it is important for the organization to make adoption of the green strategies that can

assist it in attaining the same. The value of the shareholders can also be built by the means of
such practices as it is also considered effective in building trust in the minds of the shareholder
which facilitates them in making an investment in the organization to a greater extent.
Theme 11: Greater contribution of green procurement strategy within the business is
towards avoiding waste and pollution emission
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes that there is greater contribution of green procurement strategy within the business is
towards avoiding waste and pollution emission. The employees feels that company attains major
advantage by the means of adopting green procurement strategies. As such it assist in avoiding
the waste as well as emission of the pollution in the environment. The green procurement
strategy facilitates in making the environment more green that with which the company can
attain its carry out its function in eco-friendly manner. It is significant for the business to adopt
the strategy that can be carried out within minimal time and cost effective. The major aim beside
carrying out the green procurement strategy is towards enhancing the quality of the product in an
effective manner. It is significant for the organization to provide better conditions of working as
well as income. This is being done by the means of green procurement strategy. Such is being
believed by the personnel that there is greater role played by the firm in becoming so that it can
enhance the transparency within its function. Thus it is able to attain its target in an effective
manner. Along with this it is by means of ensuring such the satisfaction among the customers
can be enhanced to a greater extent.
Theme 12: Business attained any certifications or awards related with environment or
sustainability
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that business attained any certifications or awards related with environment or
sustainability. The employees feels that as they comply with the sustainability aspects thus by the
means of such it is able to attain the awards that act as an aid in increasing the image of the brand
to a greater extent. The certification is being adopted by the company like Tesco for the sake of
survival in the market to a significant level. In order to achieve the target the firm needs to

comply with its responsibility towards the environment. With such it is able to build sound image
in the market.
In the present era there is greater importance for the business to attain certification and
awards in relation with environment or sustainability as this can effectively bring fame and
increases the reputation of the firm within the market. Also by the means of such it can get edge
over the competitors in an effective manner.
Theme 13: Business possess programs that are effective in enhancing water efficiency
From the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been obtained that majority of the respondents
believes business possess programs that are effective in enhancing water efficiency. It has been
believed by the employees that as water is scarce resources thus company makes best use of it in
order to make production of the product and services. It has been examined that company can
effectively carry out analysis of the requirement of the water and then make implementation of
the strategy so that it can effectively attain its aim to a greater extent. By the means of such it can
also increase the satisfaction among the target market. It has been examined that Tesco use
strategies that increases the efficiency of the water in terms that they use less water so that
communities does not face any kid of issue. Such concerns towards the society increases its
image before the customers to a significant level.
Theme 14: Environment reason is major that exerts firm towards practising sustainable
procurement
By the means of analysing the responses that have been attained from the survey of the
employees who are working in Tesco it has been examined that majority of the respondents
believed that environment reason is major that exerts firm towards practising sustainable
procurement. From the view point of the employees this has been examined that environment is
major factor that exerts pressure on the business to practice sustainable procurement. This has
been gained that other reasons that is economical, social as well as financial are not the major
reasons. However when sustainability exists within the environment then this has greater impact
on the society in terms of attainment of the desired goals. By the means of attaining such the firm
can satisfy the need of the customers as well as employees to a greater extent. This has been
gained from the views of employees that company develops several strategies in order to survive

in the market and do good for the welfare of the society. In this regard such is considered
effective for the firm towards adoption of the suitable practices that can result in benefiting the
environment to a significant level.

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APPENDIX
QUESTIONNAIRE
For employees of Tesco
(Kindly take few minutes to provide your responses. Your feedback is appreciated)
Demographic information
Name:
Age:
Gender:
Male □
Female □
1. From how long you have been associated with the firm?
Less than 2 year □
2-5 years □
Above 5 years □
2. Does your business possess environmental policy?
Yes □
No □
3. Does your organization have environmental management system (EMS)?
Yes □
No □
4. Has your organization published an environmental or sustainability report that is being
provided to the public?
Yes □
No □
5. Does your firm possess programs towards enhancing energy efficiency?
Yes □
No □
6. Do you agree with the view that your organization have waste reuse, recycling waste for:
plastic, paper, organics etc.?

Strongly disagree □
Disagree □
Neutral □
Agree □
Strongly agree □
7. Does your firm possess environmental license and permits towards making delivery of the
products and services?
Strongly disagree □
Disagree □
Neutral □
Agree □
Strongly agree □
8. From amongst the following what can be the potential barrier to implementation of the
sustainable approach in the procurement function?
Additional costs □
Absence of training □
Lack of information □
Absence of corporate commitment □
Difficulty in imposing changes □
Absence of legislation □
9. What according to you can be potential benefit of green procurement?
Brand image □
Customer satisfaction □
Reduction of risk □
Cost reduction □
Increase in value of shareholder □
10. What is the major contribution of green procurement strategy in the business?
Increase in transparency □
Fair conditions of working and income □
Increase in quality □
Avoiding waste and pollution emission □

11. Has your business attained any certifications or awards related with environment or
sustainability?
Yes □
No □
12. Does you business possess programs that are effective in enhancing water efficiency?
Yes □
No □
13. What can be the reason for the business to practice sustainable procurement
Environment □
Economic □
Social □
Financial □
14. Recommend the manner in which green procurement strategies can be implemented by firm?
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