Adoption Of Eco-innovations Research Articles

Partnering with green start-ups: a vehicle for eco-innovation?

ABSTRACT Established firms are increasingly forming alliances with green start-ups, i.e. newly-started ventures dedicated to eco-innovation. This study explores the rationales for the initiation and continuation of such alliances. We investigate how established firms leverage these alliances to facilitate eco-innovation adoption alongside their pursuit of legitimacy. Findings from a case study on seven alliances focused on food waste reduction initiatives in Italy and Sweden indicate that legitimacy-seeking rationales are predominant during alliance formation. As alliances evolve, they transition into a phase where firms identify opportunities for eco-innovation, while ambitions of capability-building and new revenue creation shape the development of the alliances. This study contributes to eco-innovation and environmental alliance literature by showcasing how the pursuit of legitimacy facilitates established firms’ adoption and implementation of eco-innovation through alliances with green start-ups.

Eco-innovation: opportunities, challenges, and advances in current research

The objective of this editorial in the International Journal of Innovation (IJI) is to share reflections on eco-innovation, highlighting the advances and perspectives in current research, emphasizing the opportunities and challenges of organizations identified by researchers in their studies. Eco-innovation is important for sustainable development as it promotes business practices that combine economic performance and environmental responsibility. This editorial discusses current research on the factors driving eco-innovation adoption, its economic and environmental implications, and how its intersection with internationalization can enhance benefits. Furthermore, we explore the opportunities and challenges, such as the need for favorable public policies and interdisciplinary collaboration. We invite researchers to submit their studies to the IJI to advance the field of eco-innovation.

Strategic Dimensions of Eco-Innovation Adoption in Manufacturing SMEs in the Context of Mexico City

This paper investigates the strategic dimensions influencing the adoption of environmental innovations (EIs) in small and medium-sized manufacturing enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico City. The study aims to understand the fundamental strategic dimensions defining eco-innovation and examine how SMEs manage the complexities of incorporating these practices. Employing a mixed-methods approach with documentary analysis and expert interviews, the study identifies key factors influencing EI adoption through causal maps and the viable system model. Findings highlight the significance of external and internal factors such as competitive pressure, economic constraints, technological capabilities, political support, and social influence. This integrative approach emphasizes the importance of adaptability and responsiveness, presenting eco-innovation as a source of sustainable competitive advantage for SMEs.

Drivers of Successful Adoption of Eco-innovation: Case Studies of Agricultural Cooperatives in Vietnam

Research shows that external factors dominate the key determinants of eco-innovation (EI) adoption in organizations in the agriculture sector. Studies are needed to understand the link between internal organizational capabilities and EI adoption. Given the heterogeneity in the types of agricultural cooperatives based on their origin, this study sought to fill this gap by exploring how opportunity, motivation, and ability affect the adoption of EI by agricultural cooperatives. Using a qualitative methodology, we examined seven farming cooperatives in Vietnam and found three dominant drivers of cooperatives’ formation: market, technology, and authority. Market-driven cooperatives are characterized by the presence of opportunity, motivation, and ability; technology-driven ones by motivation and ability; and authority-driven ones by motivation only. This study contributes to the literature on agricultural cooperatives and EI. It offers recommendations to leaders of cooperatives and policymakers.

THE MEDIATING ROLE OF ENVIRONMENTAL KNOWLEDGE SHARING ON THE IMPACT OF GREEN LEADERSHIP ON INNOVATION IN VIETNAMESE SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISES

With environmental sustainability gaining significance, firms require green leadership to drive the adoption of eco-innovations through appropriate culture-building. This quantitative study uses upper echelons theory to analyze green innovation levels in Vietnamese small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and to assess intermediary mechanisms that transmit strategic leaders’ influence. Results of partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) provide strong empirical support for the hypotheses that environmental knowledge sharing practices mediate the impact of green leadership behaviors on higher performance in green product and process innovation. Specifically, knowledge exchange through cross-functional collaborations and external partnerships explains the effect of leadership. Findings respond to calls for research on green innovation drivers in emerging markets such as Vietnam, where institutional pressures for ecological responsibility remain underdeveloped. Furthermore, identifying actionable transmission mechanisms informs policy guidelines regarding interventions necessary to nurture sustainable innovation. This study offers multi-level theoretical and practical contributions.

Determining Factors of Eco-innovation Adoption: An Empirical Study of Micro- and Small Enterprises in Johannesburg, South Africa

Eco-innovation (EI) is a typical innovation that is beneficial to the environment. It is seen as a necessary step that positively contributes to the worldwide fight against carbon emissions. It is a crucial component for achieving sustainable development, and improving environmental and economic performance. This study investigates what drives micro- and small enterprises (MSEs) to adopt environmental innovation technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa. An econometric model is used in the study to examine a total of 1,021 MSEs. The probit findings show that environmental tax, government subsidies, and research and development activities have a positive influence on EI adoption. Also, adoption of EI is dependent on the successful application of non-EIs (e.g., innovation on new products, innovation on improved products and innovation on improved services) by enterprises. The article concludes with policy implications.

The role of anticipated guilt in consumer adoption of eco-innovation

The role of anticipated guilt in consumer adoption of eco-innovation

Факторы, влияющие на внедрение экоинноваций компаниями

An effective way to combine environmental protection with the sustainable development of companies is the development, implementation and distribution of environmental innovations that can reduce the consumption of raw materials, natural resources and harmful emissions and improve the working conditions of people. Environmental innovations play an increasingly important role in the competitiveness of companies. They open up new market opportunities due to the growing demand for sustainable products and can improve business performance. To understand why companies integrate environmental sustainability into the innovation process, it is important to ask the question: What are the driving forces and motives for the adoption of eco-innovation by companies? A literature review was conducted to identify the determinants of eco-innovation in companies. After defining search criteria, 16 articles were choosen for analysis. The work reveals external, internal and control factors for the adoption of eco-innovations by companies mentioned in the articles considered by the author. Based on a systematic review, this paper formulates proposals for further research on the economic efficiency of introducing eco-innovations.

Determining Factors of Eco-Innovation Adoption: An Empirical Study of Micro and Small Enterprises in Johannesburg, South Africa

Eco-Innovation (EI) is a typical innovation that is beneficial to the environment. It is seen as a necessary step that positively contribute to the worldwide fight against carbon emissions. It is a crucial component for achieving sustainable development and improving environmental and economic performance. The research investigated what drives micro and small enterprises (MSEs) to adopt environmental innovation technologies in Johannesburg, South Africa. An econometric model was used to examine a total of 1,021 MSEs. The probit findings show that environmental tax, government subsidies, and research and development (R&D) activities, have a positive influence on EI adoption. Also, adoption of EI is dependent on the successful application of non-eco-innovations (e.g., innovation on new products, innovation on improved products, and innovation on improved services) by enterprises. The resarch concludes with policy implications.

Government support, eco-regulation and eco-innovation adoption in SMEs: The mediating role of eco-environmental

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a vital role in economic development and sustainability. In Indonesia, SMEs account for a significant portion of the economy but face challenges in adapting to eco-innovation practices. To address this issue, this study examines the role of eco-regulation and government support in promoting eco-innovation adaptation among SMEs in Indonesia. We also explore the moderating effect of eco-environmental factors, including eco-customers, eco-managerial, eco-competition, and eco-process innovation. We collect data from 859 SMEs in Indonesia and use the Structural Equal Modeling-Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) method to analyze the data. We measure eco-regulation and government support as independent variables and eco-environmental factors as moderating variables. We use eco-innovation adaptation as the dependent variable. Our results show that eco-regulation and government support have a positive effect on eco-environmental factors, except for eco-customers. We also find that eco-environmental factors have a positive impact on eco-innovation adaptation. Furthermore, we find that eco-regulation and government support indirectly influence eco-innovation adaptation through the mediation of eco-environmental factors. In conclusion, our study highlights the importance of eco-regulation and government support in promoting eco-innovation adaptation among SMEs in Indonesia. We find that eco-environmental factors mediate the relationship between eco-regulation and government support and eco-innovation adaptation. Our study provides valuable insights for policymakers and practitioners seeking to enhance SMEs' eco-innovation practices and promote sustainable development.

Eco-innovation Types Adoption in Mexican Small and Medium Firms

The debate on eco-innovation is a relatively recent and emerging topic in the literature, and although it is gaining interest among cientific, academic, and enterprise community, and the analysis and discussion in the context of small and medium-sized enterprises is in an embryonic stage, especially in emerging economy countries, such as Mexico. In this sense, the objective of this research is to analyze the most important eco-innovation types that affect eco-innovation adoption in manufacturing SMEs. The results obtained follow that product eco-innovation, process eco-innovation and management eco-innovation are good eco-innovation types adoption of small and medium-sized companies in the automotive industry.

From economic growth to inclusive green growth: How do carbon emissions, eco-innovation and international collaboration develop economic growth and tackle climate change?

The climate crisis is recognized as one of the world's most serious concerns, posing a threat to environmental, social, and economic growth. However, previous work has failed to address the dynamic effects through which economic growth may affect green growth and climate crisis. In this research, we take a closer look at the impact of carbon emissions, eco-innovation adoption, and international collaboration on economic growth and the influence of economic growth on green growth. This paper used the generalized method of moments (GMM) for 54 African countries from 2010 to 2019, allied with an imbalanced panel of 540 observations. This paper finds a positive relationship between carbon emissions, eco-innovation international cooperation, and economic growth with p-values lower than 0.047. Our study discovers economic growth's robust and positive impact on green growth with a p-value of 0.009. This research finds a three-pronged mediating effect of economic growth between its driving factors and green growth. Lastly, this paper furnishes new visions into the argument over economic growth versus green growth. It informs policymakers of the need to pay attention to the growing effect of eco-innovation driving factors on attaining sustainable and greener growth and climate crisis mitigation.

Micro is beautiful. Adoption of eco‐innovations in micro‐firms

AbstractIn Europe, micro‐firms contribute significantly to both the economy and the environmental impact on ecosystems. Helping them become greener and stimulating innovation toward new sustainable and circular solutions could substantially contribute to the European goal of achieving carbon neutrality and environmental sustainability, as promoted by the European Green Deal and Next Generation EU programs. Nevertheless, eco‐innovation (EI) by micro‐firms is studied little in the literature. In this paper, we analyze the main determinants of conventional and EI adoption by micro‐firms. We used an ad‐hoc survey developed for enterprises in Emilia‐Romagna (Italy), an important region in terms of innovation where micro‐firms play a significant role in the economy. The paper analyzes whether human capital, training, R&D activities, collaboration activities to improve learning, and the environmental culture within the firm act as main determinants of innovation adoption, in addition to other standard drivers and barriers to innovation adoption studied in the extant literature. Moreover, we compare innovation adoption strategies between micro‐firms and SMEs. While our results highlight differences in the determinants of EI and conventional innovation adoption, there are important heterogeneities when it comes to innovation adoption strategies.

Eco-innovations and Job Satisfaction: A Moderated Mediation Approach

Does adopting eco-innovations lead to more satisfied employees? Eco-innovations have the potential to enhance (and sometimes decrease) the job satisfaction of employees for several reasons, such as their positive effects on performances and wages, contribution to the wellbeing of others, or increased alignment between employee and company values. We examine empirically the relationship between eco-innovations and job satisfaction in a large number of observations using a moderated mediation model. We posit that the effect of adopting eco-innovations is mediated by job recognition, while the effect of the latter is moderated by job insecurity. Our structural equation modeling findings based on a sample of 5,384 respondents show that (i) eco-innovations do not directly lead to increased job satisfaction, (ii) job recognition mediates positively the relationship between the adoption of eco-innovations and job satisfaction, and (iii) job insecurity moderates negatively the positive mediating effect between the adoption of eco-innovations and job satisfaction. JEL Codes: J28, Q59

Visitors’ eco-innovation adoption and green consumption behavior: the case of green hotels

PurposeGreen hospitality studies have not adequately focused on the diffusion of eco-innovative hotels amongst visitors. This study aims to fill this gap by identifying green hotel attributes that influence visitors’ adoption of eco-friendly hotel and their intentions to partake in green initiatives.Design/methodology/approachThe paper uses a mixed-method approach to explore the drivers of customers’ green hotel adoption and consumption. In the qualitative phase, data were collected via 20 open-ended interviews and analyzed to derive a measurement scale. The scale was then tested through a survey comprising 500 respondents using structural equation modelling.FindingsThe study results elucidate how guests’ visit intentions and green consumption behavior is built through their perception of newness and uniqueness of eco-innovative attributes. Findings shed light on how green hotel’s sustainable communication and corporate social responsibility outreach efforts positively influence guest visit intentions.Research limitations/implicationsStudy results reveal perceived eco-innovativeness as an important antecedent of visit intentions. Based on guest’s preferences, green hotels striving to increase its visitors’ base could begin by expanding their eco-innovative attributes.Originality/valueContrasting previous studies that have exclusively used the theory of planned behavior constructs, this study argues that diffusion of innovation constructs also offer valuable insights into guests’ visit intentions. While existing studies have covered limited number of eco-innovative attributes, this study adds to the literature by presenting a comprehensive set of attributes including trustworthiness of communication and observability of its social impacts.

The Impact of Eco-Innovation Adoption on Business Performance—A Study of the Hospitality Sector in Brazil

The objective of this study was to explore the impact of adopting eco-innovation on the performance of companies in the hotel sector in Brazil, since a large part of the growth in this sector is evidenced by concern for the environment, which is also reflected in the increase in demand for this leisure service and contact with nature. To carry out this study, quantitative research was carried out through the application of a questionnaire, which was sent to the managers of hotels and inns and analyzed through hypothesis tests with structural equation modeling of partial least squares (PLS-SEM). The results show that environmental pressure is positively related to the adoption of environmental practices, and this adoption is positively related to operational improvements and the competitiveness of companies in the hotel sector. Furthermore, the adoption of environmental practices is indirectly positively related to competitiveness, mediated by an operational improvement. Finally, the adoption of environmental practices, although positively related to performance mediated by competitiveness, was not statistically significant, and therefore, it cannot be said that this adoption would generate better performance in companies in the hotel sector in Brazil. Thus, in a broader context, the objective of this study was to provide useful empirical evidence and bring elements, perceptions, and support to the discussion of the theme that the adoption of eco-innovation positively impacts companies in the hotel sector.

Environmental impact of multidimensional eco-innovation adoption: an empirical evidence from European Union

ABSTRACT Establishing pathways to mitigate environmental degradation is a global concern which also gets reflected in 2030 Agenda of SDGs. Countries can promote sustainable economic development through eco-innovation. This study empirically examines the impact of eco-innovation on greenhouse gas emissions. The Driscoll-Kraay and PCSE estimation techniques are applied on European Union countries by covering a period from 2012 to 2019. The results found that environmental taxes and all dimensions of eco-innovation i.e. activities, output, resource efficiency, and socio-economic outcome significantly contributes towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions except the eco-innovation input. The socio-economic outcome is the most effective dimension of eco-innovation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions followed by the output and activity. The resource efficiency outcome is also significant in reducing environmental degradation, but its impact is the smallest. Energy consumption and economic growth has a significant positive and negative effect, respectively.

Sustainable Performance of China’s Education Sector through the Adoption of Eco-Innovation

The commitment of China toward sustainability has increased in recent times. The study aimed to evaluate the effect of eco-innovation on sustainable business performance within the educational sector of China. The study developed a framework that focused on management concerns, environmental commitment, eco-innovation, and management environment concerns regarding the sustainable business performance of educational institutes in China. The study adopted a quantitative methodology and used questionnaires for the collection of data from the educational sector. The survey collected 350 questionnaires from employees within the China educational sector which were analyzed using SPSS and AMOS. The study has used confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling for data analysis. The results indicated that there was a positive impact on stakeholder and management concerns for the development of sustainability of educational institutions. The results also suggested that mediation of eco-innovation was significant for the management of environmental concerns and environmental commitment. The findings of this study present implications for the educational sector of China.

Eco-Innovation Performance of Lithuania in the Context of European Environmental Policy: Eco-Innovation Indicators and Efficiency

The European Union (EU) has made eco-innovation and green technology a priority as they are essential to the continent’s long-term prosperity. To move towards sustainable economic growth, eco-innovation takes a significant role in the transition process. The aim of the article is to use the eco-innovation indicators as an instrument to measure the eco-innovation performance of Lithuania in the context of the EU Green Deal in order to analyze and assess the components and indicators of the eco-innovation index for Lithuania. Following the aim of the article, a set of research hypotheses will be formulated. The evaluation of eco-innovation indicators in Lithuania relative to EU countries using Eco-IS indicators, determination of eco-innovation efficiency using the Decision-Making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory (DEMATEL) method, and identification of necessary eco-innovation policies for sustainable growth are the objectives of this paper. The research results present the positive impact of eco-innovation activities in the EU on Lithuania, and vice versa. Lithuania was affected positively by eco-innovation activities of other EU nations. The outcome of the study indicates its relevance by highlighting Lithuania’s position among the lowest countries in terms of eco-innovation adoption, hence new research pathways for the creation and implementation of policies to solve the current situation are provided.

The Intangible Assets in the Green Transition of Firms: Empirical Insights from Italy

We empirically investigate the simultaneous relationship between the various types of intangible assets and their effects on eco-innovation adoption through a sample of Italian manufacturing firms. The results highlight a positive influence of the intangibles on the likelihood to invest in eco-innovation. We observe, when focusing on the human capital, that while investments in only employee training only directly affect eco-innovation, the investments in management training for new business models indirectly influence eco-innovations by triggering the other intangible assets (R&D and intellectual property, Organizational capital, Open innovation).