Green Innovation Strategies, Environmental Regulations and Competitive Advantage of Tea Processing Firms in Rift Valley Region, Kenya DOI Open Access

Journal of Strategic Management, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 8(3), С. 34 - 49

Опубликована: Авг. 31, 2024

In the context of growing environmental concerns, examining effect green innovations on competitiveness tea processing firms not only broadens frontier research in field, but also provides guidance to their pursuit and sustainability. To assess firms' competitive advantage, this study looked into moderating role regulations interaction innovation practices advantage Rift Valley Region Kenya. The was guided by four theories: Schumpeter theory innovation, dynamic capabilities theory, institutional Porters' advantage. An explanatory design used. investigation focused 59 private counties. sample size 51 204 informants drawn from population. A multi-stage sampling technique questionnaire used collect primary data, a documentary analysis guide for secondary data. Expert opinion determined validity, Cronbach's alpha reliability. data analysed using descriptive inferential statistics. Descriptive statistics included frequencies, percentages, means, standard deviations, whereas regression analysis. is important studied because it serves as decision-making reference insight regulatory bodies sustainability issues. It will serve foundation future areas guidelines, found that circular economy (β1=0.298, p<0.05), resource efficiency (β2=0.225, waste reduction (β3=0.234, business model (β4=0.246, (β5=0.177, p<0.05) all had positive significant competitiveness. Implementing practices, improving efficiency, reducing waste, innovating models, adhering contribute significantly Kenya's Region. suggests companies standardize refurbishment, invest advanced recycling technologies, optimize production processes, improve transparency, streamline certification strengthen Keywords: Green Innovation Strategies, Environmental Regulations, Competitive Advantage, Tea Processing Firms,

Язык: Английский

Sustaining the future: How green capabilities and digitalization drive sustainability in modern business DOI Creative Commons

Z.-H Li,

Saad Rasool,

Mustafa Fedai Çavuş

и другие.

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(1), С. e24158 - e24158

Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2024

In recent years, the unprecedented growth in environmental vulnerabilities has made firms realize need for protection. With this, rapid surge ecological preservation worldwide businesses divert their focus toward greener practices that ensure firm's financial and performance. This study examines relationships between green management strategies (green dynamic capabilities, internal supply chain technology adoption), organizational outcomes, specifically The data was collected from 471 employees working manufacturing firms. Utilizing Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) method via Smart-PLS, our findings show importance of integrating management, adoption to enhance both outcomes under moderating role industry dynamism knowledge acquisition.

Язык: Английский

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Green transition in the hospitality industry: The influence of market forces and customer dynamics on sustainable performance in the digital era DOI Creative Commons
Jianmin Sun,

Aisha Nasrullah

Heliyon, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 10(8), С. e29563 - e29563

Опубликована: Апрель 1, 2024

In recent years, the ongoing environmental challenges have caused hotel firms to experience stress from stakeholders (i.e., customers and competitors). These stringent ecological changes compelled hospitality go green. This study investigates influence of customer competitive pressures on green innovation sustainability in industry. Utilizing a sample 309 employees multiple companies, rigorously tests series hypotheses using Smart PLS Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings supported all hypotheses, indicating that significantly foster product process innovations, enhance sustainable firm performance, encourage CSR initiatives Chinese sector. Furthermore, innovation, were found be critical mediators enhancing performance under these pressures. results substantial implications for theory practice, highlighting importance external promoting practices

Язык: Английский

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Leveraging the role of biofuel and green technology innovation towards sustainable transportation in emerging economies: does the incorporation of environmental policy matter? DOI
Narayan Sethi, Biswanath Behera,

R. S. Malik

и другие.

Transportation, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Фев. 10, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Fuelling the Low-Carbon Transportation Sector in Emerging Economies: Role of Institutional Quality, Environmental Tax, Green Technology Innovation and Biofuel DOI
Biswanath Behera, Malayaranjan Sahoo, L. N. Sethi

и другие.

Transport Policy, Год журнала: 2025, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Март 1, 2025

Язык: Английский

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Research on the Impact of Green Supply Chain Integration on Enterprises’ Green Innovation DOI Open Access
Xiangdong Li, R. Wang,

Mengmeng Nan

и другие.

Sustainability, Год журнала: 2025, Номер 17(7), С. 2859 - 2859

Опубликована: Март 24, 2025

Purpose: The objective of this study is to examine the influences green supply chain integration, digital transformation chain, and environmental uncertainty on corporate innovation. Moreover, relevant policy suggestions are put forward facilitate sustainable development Design/methodology/approach: This adopts literature research method sort out variables understand current situation as foundation for our study, uses questionnaire survey create a collect data, analyzes data with help empirical verify hypotheses draw conclusions. Findings: Green integration positively promotes innovation also affects transformation, which in turn acts mediator, while plays moderating role Originality/value: delves into how internal supplier customer its independent variables, domestic manufacturing enterprises. By doing so, it breaks new ground area offers theoretical directions efforts Meanwhile, era, from overall perspective, we break through limitations previously studied intermediary variables. We construct model by integrating explore variable influence paths. can fill gaps, lay solid groundwork enhancing enterprise development, open path growth.

Язык: Английский

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Does Green Innovation enhance Corporate Social Responsibility? ——Evidence from China DOI
Jingwei Zhang,

Haijuan Leng

Finance research letters, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 106525 - 106525

Опубликована: Ноя. 1, 2024

Язык: Английский

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role of green innovation in promoting sustainable economic development in Gweru, Zimbabwe DOI Open Access

Wilson Mabhanda

Journal of Sustainable Tourism and Entrepreneurship, Год журнала: 2024, Номер 4(2), С. 87 - 103

Опубликована: Апрель 4, 2024

Purpose: In developing countries, such as Zimbabwe, the nexus between green innovation and sustainable economic development has not been thoroughly investigated. To fill this gap, study examined role of in promoting Gweru Zimbabwe. Research Methodology: Interpretivist philosophy underpinned qualitative data collection through a multi-case method thematic analysis approaches. Fifteen purposively conveniently sampled participants participated face-to-face interviews focus-group discussions. Results: The study’s findings revealed that was precursor to reduction carbon emissions climate change, supply clean energy, increasing agricultural production, all which enable employment generation improved standards living. Limitations: This limited only solar entrepreneurs City, other cities were covered. qualitative; hence, results cannot be generalized country. Contributions: contributes by expanding body knowledge on agenda for Small Medium Enterprises power systems Zimbabwe; addition, use protection policies can stimulate friendly environmental businesses sectors economy.

Язык: Английский

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Quantitative analysis of green investments in European automotive companies: a digital reporting analysis DOI Creative Commons
Árpád Tóth, Alex Suta,

Ferenc Szauter

и другие.

Clean Technologies and Environmental Policy, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown

Опубликована: Ноя. 27, 2024

Abstract Automotive companies are a major driver of the economy due to their high production volumes and extensive supply networks. However, shift towards focusing on Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) aspects comply with regulatory constraints meet shareholder expectations presents significant challenges. This study addresses need for transparency in green investments impact CO2 emissions within automotive sector. To achieve this, sample 22 listed European were selected based digital financial reports (XBRL), as well annual sustainability reports. Key variables, including Scope 1, 2, 3 emissions, evaluated alongside three categories corporate investments: tangible, intangible, other long-term assets. A robust Analysis Covariance (ANCOVA) model was employed quantify relationship between these investment activities emissions. The results indicate interaction effect 1 while effects 2 not showed marginal results. These findings suggest that disclose mitigate reputational risks, offering insights into metrics ESG reporting, highlighting importance transparent reporting achieving goals enhancing comparability among companies. Graphical abstract

Язык: Английский

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Análisis sistémico de la competitividad en el sector metalmecánico: perspectivas meso y microeconómicas DOI Creative Commons

Gloria Duitama Castro,

Olga Lilihet Matallana Kuan, María Luisa Saavedra García

и другие.

Revista CEA, Год журнала: 2023, Номер 10(22), С. e2435 - e2435

Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2023

Objetivo: fue determinar cómo las variables que plantea el modelo sistémico influyen en la competitividad de empresas del sector metalmecánico, autopartista y carrocero provincia Tundama, Duitama, Boyacá (Colombia). Para ello, se consideraron, desde óptica mesoeconómica, políticas infraestructura física e industrial, regional, ambiental, tecnológica, selectiva importación impulsora exportación sector; por su parte, lo microeconómico, abordaron dimensiones planeación estratégica, producción operaciones, aseguramiento calidad, comercialización, contabilidad finanzas, recursos humanos, gestión ambiental sistemas información. Diseño/metodología: descriptiva. Se revisaron elementos teóricos sistémica, análisis ejecución trabajo campo mediante entrevistas encuestas a doscientas unidades económicas empresariales, fin conocer los factores críticos fenómeno estudiado. Resultados: área operaciones procesos con calidad fueron fortalecidos regionales apoyo al sector. En áreas información desarrollo humanos hay oportunidades mejora. identificaron falencias estrategias promoción industria, falta contra calamidades debilidades mantenimiento preventivo total, evita pérdidas originadas mal estado equipos. Conclusiones: industria cuenta potencialidades como experiencia manufacturera, ubicación geográfica, capacidad técnica creciente generación confianza entre actores institucionales permite una mayor motivación apertura nuevas iniciativas trascienden tradicional bienes valor agregado suplan demanda interna externa, generando laborales crecimiento económico. Originalidad: resalta multicausalidad afectación cada pymes, destacando red potenciador innovación sostenibilidad empresarial.

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Supply Chain Management and Innovation Practices as Core Strategies for Business Competitiveness and Performance DOI Open Access

Heira Georgina Valdez Bocanegra

Advances in management and applied economics, Год журнала: 2024, Номер unknown, С. 33 - 74

Опубликована: Март 17, 2024

Abstract The purpose of the study was to analyze effects supply chain management and business innovation on competitiveness performance. Preliminary notes expose a deep historical review theoretical empirical research addressing relationships between variables that are being subject study. conducted in 230 manufacturing SMEs located Mexico data analysis performed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM). For assessment reliability validity Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) applied, maximum likelihood estimation (MLE) with support EQS 6. Main findings conclude implementing strategies vital for At final part this paper, conclusions address main implications current enterprises government. JEL classification numbers: M11, O32. Keywords: Business Performance, Competitiveness, Innovation, Supply Chain Management, Mexico.

Язык: Английский

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