Exploring green procurement to drive sustainable performance for Malaysia construction industry

Tan , Zi Yin (2025) Exploring green procurement to drive sustainable performance for Malaysia construction industry. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

Achieving sustainable excellence in the Malaysian construction industry requires shifting from conventional procurement practices that contribute to environmental degradation. Despite growing sustainability awareness, green procurement adoption remains constrained by industry challenges. This study aims to investigate green procurement in Malaysian construction projects by identifying prevalent practices and examining key drivers influencing adoption. A quantitative approach is employed using a structured questionnaire, with 140 responses gathered from developers, consultants and contractors in the Klang Valley. The findings demonstrate that primary green procurement practices currently adopted are e-procurement, procuring non-toxic and low-volatile organic compounds (VOCs) materials, waste management and recycling, purchasing green products and services and giving preference to certified products. Key drivers include environmental sustainability, implementation of incentive policies, regulations and standards of green procurement, availability of green suppliers and innovation and technology. Spearman Correlation Test revealed a significant relationship between “Qualification of stakeholders based on knowledge and experience” and “Improving community health and quality of life” while factor analysis uncovered 4 underlying factors, namely institutional and strategic support, market and business competitiveness, availability of green resources and infrastructure and stakeholder engagement and social responsibility. These findings support the development of strategic policies and best practices to enhance green procurement. This study provides evidence-based recommendations for policymakers and industry stakeholders to integrate green procurement into standard construction practices. The originality of this study lies in quantifying key determinants of green procurement adoption in Malaysia, bridging the gap between theoretical discussions and practical applications in sustainable construction. Keywords: green procurement; sustainable excellence; environmental sustainability; construction industry; procurement strategies Subject Area: TA190-194 Management of engineering works

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