| Title |
Eco-Innovation and Firm Sustainability in Emerging Economies: The Role of Consumer Behavior and Green B2B Marketing |
| ID_Doc |
76327 |
| Authors |
Esangbedo, CO; Chang, Y; Ushie, AM; Hasan, MM |
| Title |
Eco-Innovation and Firm Sustainability in Emerging Economies: The Role of Consumer Behavior and Green B2B Marketing |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1080/1051712X.2024.2369764 |
| Abstract |
PurposeThis study aims to examine the effects of eco-innovation on the sustainability of manufacturing firms. It is anchored on the resource-based view (RBV) and designs a moderated mediating model to explore how eco-innovation impacts firm sustainability, particularly in the context of green business-to-business (B2B) marketing and consumer behavior.Methodology/approachData were collected from 174 manufacturing firms in Nigeria. The study employs a quantitative approach, analyzing the relationships between eco-innovation, firm sustainability, green B2B marketing, and consumer behavior using statistical methods to test the proposed moderated mediating model.FindingsEco-innovation positively relates to firm sustainability. Consumer behavior positively mediates the relationship between eco-innovation and firm sustainability. Heterogeneity exists within manufacturing firms regarding eco-innovation practices and their impact on sustainability. Firms with high green indicators are more likely to adopt green B2B marketing strategies, leveraging information networks and innovation activities to enhance eco-innovation performance.Research implicationsThis study advances marketing and environmental research by demonstrating the importance of eco-innovation in promoting firm sustainability. It provides insights into the conditions under which eco-innovation activities are most effective, emphasizing the roles of green B2B marketing and consumer behavior.Practical implicationsManufacturing firms should focus on developing and implementing eco-innovation strategies to enhance their sustainability performance. Additionally, firms should consider the importance of green B2B marketing and consumer behavior in mediating and moderating the impact of eco-innovation on sustainability. These practices can lead to better information networks and innovation activities, fostering a more sustainable business environment.Originality/value/contributionThis study contributes to the literature by revealing the critical role of eco-innovation in enhancing firm sustainability. It highlights the importance of green B2B marketing and consumer behavior in the relationship between eco-innovation and firm sustainability. The findings provide a nuanced understanding of how eco-innovation can be leveraged to achieve better sustainability outcomes in the manufacturing sector. |
| Author Keywords |
Eco-Innovation; sustainability; consumer behaviour; B2B marketing |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Social Science Citation Index (SSCI) |
| EID |
WOS:001260191900001 |
| WoS Category |
Business |
| Research Area |
Business & Economics |
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