SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES

This study examines the influence of sustainable procurement practices on organisational performance at the Benin Electricity Distribution Company (BEDC). The study emphases on three key components which are circular economy practices, waste management and pollution prevention; labour rights compliance and ethical sourcing practices; and supply chain resilience, risk management, innovation and supplier development. A descriptive survey design was adopted, and data were obtained from 300 respondents using structured questionnaires and interviews, complemented by secondary data from organisational reports and regulatory documents. Analysis was conducted using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, t-tests and multiple regression. Findings show that circular economy practices, waste management and pollution prevention significantly enhance operational efficiency and cost reduction. Labour rights compliance and ethical sourcing also contribute to improved stakeholder trust, fairness and transparency. Furthermore, supply chain resilience, risk management, innovation and supplier development demonstrated the strongest positive effect on organisational performance, particularly in service delivery, productivity and supplier growth. The study recommends that BEDC strengthen its circular economy initiatives, institutionalise ethical sourcing policies, enhance supplier monitoring mechanisms and invest in supply chain resilience and innovation to improve overall performance.