Green economy practice: a query of “whether” or “how” (a case of manufacturing industries in tigrai regional state, Ethiopia)

With due consideration to green economy, the idea of connecting the environment to economy and society turn into ought to do issue in today’s turbulent world. But despite the intent, the practice is not lucid. Thus, the prime essence of this study was to assess the practice green economy in relation to environmental dimension in manufacturing industry in Tigrai region. The study was a cross sectional and used primary and secondary source of data in which a structured questionnaire was developed to get data from 61 respondents composed of mangers/CEO of large manufacturing industry. The finding shows that, better corporate image and marketing strategy as exceedingly important in motivating firms to participate in green economy related activities. Moreover, those large manufacturing industry faces the bigger influence so as to espouse green economy activities from environmental organizations specifically to environmental protection matters. Besides, company’s effort in undertaking environmental studies annually so as to contribute on environmental protection aspects is low. Consequently, despite noteworthy involvements in practicing green economy activities, its facets are not yet fully maintained in those manufacturing industries