Green Manufacturing and Environmental Sustainability Case of Morocco

Abstract:

With The emerging environmental concern of the public, as well as the implementation of governmental regulations, enabling the control of the environmental impact of production activities, companies are developing strategies to achieve more sustainable operations. In fact, over the last years, there has been growing pressure on organizations to manage their operations in a responsible manner to improve their environmental performance. Which has motivated companies to implement sustainable operations. In this context, Green Manufacturing can make a positive contribution to the environmental performance of organizations. Thus, the main objective of this paper is to identify Green Manufacturing and its impact on sustainable performance with some examples of companies that have integrated these sustainable practices in their process, and analyze their impact with a focus on the Moroccan industry. The survey includes 50 different automotive companies shows how they are carrying out green manufacturing and environmental practices.

• Periodical: Advanced Engineering Forum (Volume 50)
• Pages: 125-134
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/p-GQiR1s
• Online since: September 2023
• Authors: Yassine Bouazza*, Azza Lajjam, Btissam Dkhissi
• Keywords: Environmental Impact, Green Manufacturing, Industry, Sustainable Development

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