Green Supply Chain Finance and its Impact on Product Quality (An Exploratory Study in the General Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries)

Abstract

Organizations and institutions face many challenges, the most important of which is lack of funding. Therefore, this study came with the aim of exploring and understanding the relationship between Green Supply Chain Finance and Green Product Quality. The study problem lies in the absence of sufficient attention in Iraqi industrial and economic companies to these three concepts, despite their vital importance in achieving a competitive advantage and reducing environmental impact. This matter indicates the existence of a knowledge gap regarding the nature of the relationship between these variables, especially in the electrical and electronic industries sector. The study aims to bridge this gap by testing the direct effect of Green Supply Chain Finance on Green Product Quality. To achieve these goals, the quantitative analytical approach was adopted, where a questionnaire was used to collect data from a random sample of employees in the State Company for Electrical and Electronic Industries (SCEEI). The sample size was 200 individuals, with a response rate of 83%. Data was analyzed using the (SPSS v.24) and (SmartPLS v4.0.8.4) programs. A set of statistical methods were also used, such as exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis, and descriptive and inferential statistical analysis. The study concluded that there is a positive and statistically significant impact of Green Supply Chain Finance on Green Product Quality, meaning that investment in green finance contributes to improving product quality ( β=0.457 , p<0.001 ). This indicates that adopting green financing tools contributes to enhancing environmental performance and improving the reliability, conformance, and perceived quality of products. The results also showed that Green Credit and Green Loans were the most effective tools in achieving quality, while the impact of Green Equity and Green Insurance was limited. The study concluded that it is necessary to expand the scope of green financing practices, develop integrated strategies for environmental quality, and adopt international sustainability standards to improve industrial competitiveness and achieve sustainable development in Iraq.