The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms
This study explores the influence of technological capabilities (TC) and environmental strategies (ENS) on the sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms, using dynamic capabilities theory as a framework. It specifically examines the mediating role of green innovation (GI) in these relat...
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| author | Yuan Li Thillai Raja Pertheban Qiaoling Li Zheng Guang-Wen |
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| description | This study explores the influence of technological capabilities (TC) and environmental strategies (ENS) on the sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms, using dynamic capabilities theory as a framework. It specifically examines the mediating role of green innovation (GI) in these relationships. Data from 272 managers of manufacturing firms in China were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that both TC and ENS positively affect GI and SP. Additionally, GI significantly mediates the impact of TC and ENS on SP. By integrating dynamic capabilities theory with empirical evidence from a rapidly developing economy, this research highlights the crucial role of green innovation in strengthening the link between technological and environmental strategies and sustainability outcomes. The study provides valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers, offering practical guidance on enhancing sustainability performance through targeted technological and environmental initiatives. JEL Classification: O32, L6, Q55, Q01, Q58. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-ec147d66739b4e68b577a714c6793a5f2025-08-20T02:52:38ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open2158-24402025-07-011510.1177/21582440251360842The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing FirmsYuan Li0Thillai Raja Pertheban1Qiaoling Li2Zheng Guang-Wen3SEGi University, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaSEGi University, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaCity University, Petaling Jaya, MalaysiaShaanxi University of Science and Technology, Xi’an, ChinaThis study explores the influence of technological capabilities (TC) and environmental strategies (ENS) on the sustainability performance (SP) of manufacturing firms, using dynamic capabilities theory as a framework. It specifically examines the mediating role of green innovation (GI) in these relationships. Data from 272 managers of manufacturing firms in China were analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings indicate that both TC and ENS positively affect GI and SP. Additionally, GI significantly mediates the impact of TC and ENS on SP. By integrating dynamic capabilities theory with empirical evidence from a rapidly developing economy, this research highlights the crucial role of green innovation in strengthening the link between technological and environmental strategies and sustainability outcomes. The study provides valuable insights for practitioners and policymakers, offering practical guidance on enhancing sustainability performance through targeted technological and environmental initiatives. JEL Classification: O32, L6, Q55, Q01, Q58.https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251360842 |
| spellingShingle | Yuan Li Thillai Raja Pertheban Qiaoling Li Zheng Guang-Wen The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms SAGE Open |
| title | The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms |
| title_full | The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms |
| title_fullStr | The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms |
| title_short | The Green Innovation Gateway: How Technological Capabilities and Environmental Strategies Drive Sustainability Performance in Manufacturing Firms |
| title_sort | green innovation gateway how technological capabilities and environmental strategies drive sustainability performance in manufacturing firms |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251360842 |
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