Green Supply Chain Management and Economic Performance in Emerging Economies: A Quantitative Meta-Analysis

The investigation of whether environmentally sustainable practices translate into tangible economic gains has moved from a peripheral ethical debate to a central strategic imperative for the global enterprise. This study conducts a quantitative meta-analysis to resolve the conflicting evidence regarding the economic impact of Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM). By synthesizing data from six recent quantitative studies (2018-2025) covering 951 firms across emerging economies (China, India, Indonesia, and Saudi Arabia), this research provides a robust estimate of the "green payoff." Utilizing a Random-Effects Model to account for contextual variations, the findings reveal a significant positive correlation (pooled r=0.43, 95% CI [0.31, 0.54], p