Home⇛ADMINISTRA Official Research Journal of the BSOA Program⇛vol. 1 no. 1 (2025)

Green And Good: Sustainable Environment And Social Responsibility Practices In Small Businesses

Cecileen Grace D. Nayuya | Karen Joy S. Abragon | Jhessica P. Agustin | Jayvee L. Chayyuwan | Jim Patrick R. Imperial | James Virgel R. Llido | Mariel May Kidkid

Discipline: business studies

 

Abstract:

This study investigated the relationship between sustainable environment and social responsibility practices and business performance of small businesses in Quirino Province, using the Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL) framework, which emphasizes People, Planet, Profit, and Purpose. The research used survey questionnaires that were analyzed on the level of sustainable practices adopted, challenges, and how they relate to financial performance, operational efficiency, employee satisfaction, customer loyalty, and business reputation of small business owners and managers. The findings have revealed that although small business plays a significant role in the expansion of local economies and development of the communities, high costs, lack of resources, compliance with the regulations, and resistance to change are the main challenges that the small businesses deal with. However, organizations that combined green operations, socially responsible business practices and community are more competitive, their customers trust them more, and profitability is also higher and more sustainable. These results proved that sustainability adoption can not only enhance the business resilience but also promote the Sustainable Development Goals and, in particular, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Also, the paper has emphasized the critical role played by the government, cooperation with stakeholders, and new approaches in empowering small businesses to effectively roll out sustainability initiatives with limited resources. The research gave valuable information to the business development, policymaking, and academic research in the future by giving practical information that it was not only unethical but it was also a strategic tool that could be used to develop small businesses in small economies (rural areas) in terms of growth, competitive niche and welfare of communities.



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