Internal and external green drivers and organizational sustainability performance in agro processing Smes in Ghana: Validating the connection

The green subject matter, especially on its driving factors and performance of firms in the Ghanaian manufacturing setting and Africa in general has become a matter of concern. Premised on theoretically backed literature on green manufacturing, green practices and performance, a model was presented. Dataset of 415 firms were analyzed. Using SPSS Amos 24, the structural equation modeling analysis was carried out. External green drivers were seen to directly relate with performance of firms in agro processing industry in Ghana than the green internal driving factors. With consumers being the end users of products, it would have been expected that that influence will be vital to the environmental responsibility of the firms. One distinct observation was the non significance relationship between consumer awareness demand and all three green performance parameters, requiring further inquiry into the reasons for this. Again, the state being a major stakeholder in the all affairs that pertains to the public, government is advised to take more interest in the activities of manufacturers of all sizes to ensure eco responsibility, and win-win economic and environmental benefits for all.