Investigating the Effectiveness of Sustainable Supply Chain Management Practices in the UK Retail Industry Sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) practices have gained immense attention in recent years due to their potential to mitigate the negative environmental and social impacts of global supply chains. The UK retail industry, being one of the largest sectors in the economy, plays a significant role in shaping the sustainable practices across the supply chain. My PhD dissertation investigated the effectiveness of sustainable supply chain management practices in the UK retail industry and explored the drivers and barriers to their implementation. The research involved a mixed-methods approach, consisting of a literature review, a survey questionnaire, and semi-structured interviews with the supply chain managers of leading UK retailers. The survey questionnaire collected data from 100 respondents, including supply chain managers and sustainability professionals from various ...