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The implementation of the circular economy in companies undoubtedly requires a transition of their business systems towards more environmentally oriented ones. However, there is a lack of empirical research on the topic in the micro-level. Based on a sample of 404 managers with positions of responsibility in SMEs that are in transition towards a circular economy, this paper analyses at the micro level, through the use of structural equation modelling, how internal and external drivers contribute to this transition process and, at the same time, how the process itself impacts the resilience of the company and, consequently, its transformation process. The obtained results contribute to the literature by observing that internal factors carry more weight than external factors when implementing the CE transition. They illustrate how resilience derived from the CE transition can foster transformative change and demonstrate the CE's impact beyond environmental sustainability, extending its influence into strategic management and organizational fields. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The circular economy serves as a dynamic force for sustainability, emphasizing energy conservation, enduring design, and recycling, all while prioritizing value creation. Aligned with the comprehensive triple bottom line framework, encompassing environmental, social, and financial dimensions, circular economy initiatives hold the promise of substantial organizational benefits. This research, deeply rooted in systems thinking, investigates the pivotal role of social value in achieving organizational objectives. Employing structural equation modeling, a serial mediation model is meticulously crafted based on a cross-sectional online survey conducted among small and medium-sized enterprises in Turkey. The findings bring to light mutually reinforcing relationships among triple bottom line dimensions, accentuating the positive mediating mechanisms between social value initiatives and organizational performance. This study significantly advances our understanding of social value, circular economy practices, and sustainability within the context of Turkish SMEs. The practical implications of this research provide valuable guidance for organizations navigating the realms of social and environmental responsibility. Through the implementation of diverse strategies, organizations can adeptly integrate and manage the multifaceted aspects of the triple bottom line, culminating in favorable outcomes and the cultivation of triumvirate elements that augment organizational performance. • Demonstrates how circular economy enhances value creation in Turkish SMEs. • Emphasizes SME transformation through circular economy and digital integration. • Explores environmental impact on triple bottom line performance metrics. • Advocates for place-based circular economy integration in SMEs' strategic objectives. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study assessed the direct effect of organisational sustainability on firm performance. The moderating role of control environment in the nexus amidst organisational sustainability and performance was also examined. Survey and cross-sectional research designs were adopted. SMEs in all the regions in Ghana formed the population. Structured questionnaire was used to collect data. 384 SMEs formed the sample size. Data was analyzed using structural equation modeling in Amos (v.23). The three dimensions of sustainability were found to influence SMEs performance. Moreover, control environment was found to moderate the nexus between the three dimensions of sustainability and performance. It is recommended that management of SMEs should improve organisations' control environment. It is recommended that although there are no specific and detailed governance principles for SMEs in Ghana, managers of SMEs should apply governance principles such as upholding integrity and honesty, and understanding and accepting their responsibilities. • SMEs are generally undercapitalized and resource-constraint to adopt practices outside their core objective. • Social sustainability has significant negative effect on SMEs performance. • Social sustainability directs resources meant for shareholders to the society. • The presence of control environment will reduce the negative effect of social sustainability on firm performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The study's primary purpose has been to examine the association between Green Digital Transformational Leadership, Green Digital Mindset, and Green Digital Transformation Under Varying Permutations of Organizational Green Digital Culture. Using the Stimuli-Organism-Response theory and the transformational leadership theory as the underpinning theoretical frameworks, the direct, indirect, and moderated roles of in effectuating have been investigated. After performing PLS-based structural equation modeling on the data collected from 240 respondents approached via LinkedIn, a direct as well as indirect positive linkage between Green Digital Transformational Leadership, Green Digital Mindset, and Green Digital Transformation has been empirically substantiated, emphasizing the importance of Green Digital Transformational Leadership in enabling Green Digital Transformation through the cultivation of an ecologically aware mindset among their followers. The significant positive moderation effect of Organizational Green Digital Culture on the Green Digital Transformational Leadership - Green Digital Mindset relationship reveals that the nurturing of an effective Organizational Green Digital Culture could amplify the instrumentality of Green Digital Transformational Leadership in maturing Green Digital Mindset among the followers, which has been regarded as an essential precursor for Green Digital Transformation. Besides expanding the body of knowledge by offering rare insights into the interplay among Green Digital Transformational Leadership, Green Digital Mindset, and Green Digital Transformation, the newfangled model provides significant implications for the organizations'', teams', and/or leaders' pursuits of capacitating green digital transformation through the culmination of green digital mindset among the followers, and the cultivation of an enabling green digital culture. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The global agenda to move societies towards a more sustainable course of development also affects the lives of older people in our ageing populations. Therefore, it is important to understand the drivers, intentions and behaviours concerning sustainability among older adults. The aim of this study is to translate and cross-culturally validate an existing instrument (SustainABLE-16 Questionnaire), developed in the Netherlands, which measures how older people view the theme of environmental sustainability in their daily lives, for use in Romania, Poland, North Macedonia and Israel. The SustainABLE-16 covers three domains: 1) Pro-environmental behaviours; 2) Financial position; and 3) Beliefs. The scale was translated in Romanian, Polish, Macedonian, Albanian and Hebrew. Its 16 items were appraised for relevance by older people and experts in the field. A total of 2299 older people, including the original Dutch respondents, were included for the assessment of the level of measurement invariance across six languages, spoken in five countries. As the initial validation of the SustainABLE-16 did not meet internationally-recognised fit requirements, the shorter SustainABLE-8 was validated instead. This instrument proved valid for use in all participating countries (configural validity). Subsequently, increasingly constrained structural equation models were applied to test their fit with the data, ensuring that the fit did not deteriorate. The test results of measurement invariance across the countries indicated that items were stable, achieving partial scalar invariance, with five items demonstrating full scalar invariance. The shorter SustainABLE-8 functions uniformly across all language groups and can, therefore, be used to evaluate sustainable practices among older people. A better understanding of the drivers and practices among older citizens across Europe could, in turn, feed into more fitting public policies on sustainability in the built environment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the current dynamic and technologically innovative world, operating a green-conscious firm is no longer a realistic choice for the sustainable and long-term financial viability of small-to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across all industries. In this study, we evaluated the link between digitization and sustainable corporate performance for small and medium Vietnamese organisations in the food and beverage sector. The current research body illustrates that different methodologies have been used to investigate how digitalisation (DI) affects business results. We investigated the link between the DI and sustainable corporate performance (SCP) of SMEs in an emerging economy environment via the lens of green innovation (GI) and green supply chain management (GSCM). As the aforesaid coupled linkage and its influence on sustainability had hitherto not been discussed in the literature, we focused on the mediating role played by GI and GSCM in the relationship between DI and SCP. We employed a quantitative methodology and gathered data through a carefully designed questionnaire administered to senior and medium managers. This yielded 405 valid replies. We then analysed the data by using Partial Least Square Structural Equation Modelling (PLS-SEM). The results were found to indicate a positive relationship between DI, GI, GSCM, and SCP. Additionally, they were found to illustrate the mediating role played by GI and GSCM in the relationship between DI and SCP. Therefore, we would encourage managers to engage in DI, GI, and GSCM in order to enable their organisations to achieve sustainability. • Investigates the link between digitalisation (DI) and sustainable corporate performance (SCP) of SMEs via the lens of green innovation (GI) and green supply chain management (GSCM). • Concentrates more on the mediating role of GI and GSCM in the link of DI and SCP. • Providing empirically proven integrated research frameworks that the current literature has insufficiently explored. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

As the world struggles to cope with the pressing matters of global warming, rising temperature, and environmental degradation, the need for sustainable practices has become more urgent than ever for individuals and other establishments. Organizations across industries recognize the importance of adopting sustainable practices, not only to meet societal expectations but also to achieve long-term success. This research paper studies the influence of sustainable marketing on customer loyalty, focusing on the consumer electronics sector in India. A mixed-methods approach incorporating descriptive and causal research methods was used; with data collected from 302 participants from India's capital, Delhi and its nearby regions. Structural equation modeling was employed to establish multivariate relationships and Smart PLS 4 was used to analyze the data. The results suggest that sustainable marketing practices positively influence brand image and loyalty. Additionally, brand image acts as an intermediary between sustainable marketing and customer loyalty. These results provide valuable insights for managers aimed at fostering customer loyalty through sustainable practices, particularly in the consumer electronics sector. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainable development operations in the business sector are continuously growing. Motivation for sustainability issues and stakeholder identification have been explored for strategy development and prioritization. However, the understanding of the relationship between stakeholder groups and sustainability practices is limited. This study focuses on primary and secondary stakeholders from stakeholder theory and examines sustainability issues in the business context. Through a questionnaire survey, the research aims to validate the direct impact of stakeholder groups on each dimension of sustainable business. The survey was conducted among employees of Japanese companies from both the industrial and service sectors, and confirmatory analysis was performed using structural equation modeling. Our results demonstrate that both primary and secondary stakeholders are involved in all aspects of sustainable practices. We observed that primary stakeholder groups primarily influenced sustainable practices in the industrial sector, whereas secondary stakeholder groups predominantly affected the service sector. An examination of specific actors revealed that suppliers and the media played a significant role in all dimensions of business sustainability. Finally, this study supports the assertion that normative pressure may be the primary factor that convinces companies to adapt successfully and achieve their sustainable development goals. • The important sustainability issue in the Japanese business is energy consumption. • Primary stakeholders drive sustainability in the industrial sector. • Secondary stakeholders play a crucial role in the service sector. • The supplier and media contribute to all dimensions of business sustainability. • Normative pressure is a driver for companies to achieve their sustainable target. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The paper achieves three specific objectives. First, it examines the effect of sustainability knowledge on sustainability reporting. Second, the mediating role of perceived benefit in the nexus between sustainability knowledge and sustainability reporting is assessed. Finally, it examines the moderating role of stakeholder pressure in the relationship between perceived benefit and sustainability reporting. The study adopted the cross sectional research design and survey approach. The data was collected using a structured questionnaire. The population was the Small and Medium Enterprises in Ghana and the target respondents were key decision-makers of firms. 258 respondents formed the sample size. Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) was used to analyze the data. The study found statistically insignificant positive effect of sustainability knowledge on sustainability reporting. Moreover, perceived benefit was found to fully mediate the nexus between sustainability knowledge and sustainability reporting. Finally, stakeholder pressure was found to positively moderate the relationship between perceived benefit and sustainability reporting. In light of the study's findings, SMEs management should disclose environmental, social, and economic information in financial statements and similar reports. Moreover, managers of firms should enhance stakeholder relationship management by considering stakeholders' environmental, social, and economic concerns in strategy formulation. Governments' should motivate SMEs to make environmental, social and economic disclosures which are beyond their primary objective. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Despite the growing body of literature on the determinants of public behavioral changes with respect to climate change issues, little (and often controversial) research has explored the mechanism of how publicly available information about climate change issues influences public behavior. Drawing upon prior research on this topic, we propose a model to examine the influence of the amount of publicly available information on public behavior towards climate change risks. Theoretical foundations were drawn from the marketing and the social-psychological literature on behavior. Data was collected via an online survey from a large sample of 1126 French individuals, right before, during and after the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris. Results of structural equations modeling indicate that an increase in publicly available information about causes and consequences of climate change, as well as about actions to be taken to mitigate it, has an important positive influence on public problem awareness. This in turn positively influences both personal efficacy and public behavioral intentions to fight climate change, two key mediators that spur positive changes in desired climate-friendly public behaviors. • Public information on climate change causes, consequences, and actions fosters sustainable behavior intentions. • Climate problem awareness positively influences both personal efficacy and intentions to fight climate change. • The effect of informedness on climate-friendly behavior is mediated by awareness, personal efficacy and intention. • Decrease in mass media information risks being interpreted by the public that climate change is no longer a threat. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainability practices are expected to yield positive outcomes for both firms and the community. The literature reviewing the relationship between sustainability practices and performance has mainly been concerned with environmental issues and financial outcomes. However, there are few empirical studies that deal with the social dimension of sustainability. This article seeks to address these gaps and contribute to social sustainability studies by suggesting a positive correlation between firms' social sustainability practices – towards employees and community - and social performance, highlighting the role of social and long-term orientation as mediators. Social identity theory and practice-based view are employed to explain these relational mechanisms. Data were collected through a survey of Italian firms in the manufacturing and trade sectors. A two-stage structural equation modeling approach was followed to test the proposed mediation model. The results reveal that when practices are supported by a strong orientation, it triggers the process of social identification, thereby enhancing the firm's social outcomes. From a practice-based view, orientation can explain the performance differences among firms. To succeed in enhancing social impacts, managers and policymakers should prioritise promoting the cultural aspects of sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

With the increased concern about social and environmental impacts, managing sustainability in supply chains has become a focus of interest. In consequence, companies are adopting supply chain sustainability practices also due to pressures from various stakeholders. Questions arise about how certain types of pressures can influence the adoption of behavioral and technical practices related to sustainability and how these relationships vary along supply chains. The research utilizes data from Brazilian companies and employs structural equation modelling to investigate the adoption of sustainability practices in supply chains. Normative and mimetic pressures positively affect behavioral and technical practices. On the other hand, coercive pressures have no influence on the adoption of sustainability practices, whether technical or behavioral. The findings enhance the understanding of how institutional pressures shape the adoption of sustainability practices, benefiting companies and policymakers aiming to promote sustainable supply chains. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study investigated the mediating role between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability performance. This is the first study which has focused specifically on mediating role of green human resource management (HRM) between CSR and sustainability performance dimensions which is remained unanswered in the literature. Survey data from the 139 hotels in Pakistan was collected and SmartPLS was applied for structural equation modeling. Findings reveal that CSR is positively and significantly related with green HRM practices. In addition, green HRM practices mediate the relationship between CSR and environmental and social dimensions of sustainability performance. Contradictory to the expectation, green HRM was found insignificant mediator between CSR and economic sustainability performance. The findings demonstrate various theoretical and managerial implications. The study offers novelty by unfolding the unobserved mediating relationship of green HRM between CSR and dimensions of sustainability performance. The study also contributes to the literature of resource-based view (RBV) theory which depicts that CSR and green HRM are the intangible resources for the hotels in achieving sustainable performance and competitive advantage. The study will help the policy makers and managers by adopting theoretical framework for their cleaner production capabilities. • Previous study on CSR and green HRM did not examine the sustainability performance as outcome. • The gap to green HRM literature by providing evidence on the link between CSR and sustainability performance. • The study provides evidence of green HRM as a mediator between CSR and environmental and social sustainability performance. • The study evidenced significant contribution in cleaner production and sustainability performance in the hotel industry. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the pursuit of advancing urban sustainability within the unique backdrop of Nigeria's built environment and its environmental challenges, this study presents the significance of information and communication technology (ICT). Undertaking this research holds immense importance in illuminating the possibilities inherent in leveraging ICT to foster urban sustainability. The study's objectives encompass a comprehensive investigation into the multifaceted contributions of ICT to urban sustainability, while also delving into its impact on stakeholder engagement and participation in these sustainability endeavors. Addressing an identified gap, the study sheds light on the critical nexus between stakeholders' active involvement and the resulting impact on urban sustainability. This connection serves as a crucial yet under-explored avenue within the broader discourse on leveraging ICT for sustainable urban development. The study employs structural equation modeling (SEM) to evaluate a proposed model and analyze empirical data. The results of the study highlight the critical role of ICTs in urban sustainability (β = 0.614, R2 = 0.85), demonstrating its capacity to enhance efficiency; which promotes sustainability practices, and improves the quality of life for urban residents. The findings of this study have significant implications, as they suggest the potential for optimizing the impact of ICT-based urban environments to meet the diverse needs and priorities of society as a whole. By leveraging ICT effectively, countries can create a robust smart environment that contributes to sustainable development and addresses environmental concerns. To leverage the benefits of ICT, however, appropriate attention should be committed to the execution of smart urban sustainability through stakeholder participation and involvement. The implication of the study enables the possibility to optimize the impact of an ICT-based urban environment, thereby creating sustainable and resilient communities that meet the needs and priorities of all members of society. • There exists a noteworthy influence of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) on Urban Sustainability in Nigeria. • There are potential benefits and challenges to implementing smart city technologies in Nigeria's urban areas, with a specific focus on sustainability. • The adoption of ICTs within the framework of smart urban environments holds the potential to address urbanization issues. • A Smart Urban Environment could have positive impacts on the residents' quality of life. • The policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders in Nigeria should be aware of the significance of incorporating ICT into urban development strategies for achieving sustainable outcomes. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In this study, we aim to explore the role of the involvement of suppliers while firms execute sustainable initiatives. We have based the entire study on a survey covering 101 Swedish manufacturers. The structural equation models of partial least squares are adopted to analyse their responses, examining the relationship among the constructs, stakeholders' influence, sustainable practices, sustainable performance, and supplier involvement. We find that, in the firms, the effects of stakeholder influence on the sustainable practices is both significant and positive; the sustainable practices of sampled firms are to a great extent facilitating the sustainable performance. In addition, intensely participating in the initiatives related to environmental protection (e.g., cleaner production) by the suppliers, helps reinforce the relationship of sustainable practice and sustainable performance in the firms, however the moderating effects of supplier's involvement in economic and social activities is not significant. This has significant implications to firms' decision regarding where to invest in sustainability. • The effects of stakeholder influence on the sustainable practices is both significant and positive. The sustainable practices of concerned companies are to a great extent facilitating the sustainable performance. • By intensely participating in the works related to environment, it helps reinforce the relationship of sustainable practice to business performance in the concerned company. • The Swedish manufacturers not only obtain the 'win-win' chance by executing sustainable practice but also incorporate the idea of 'green' into their enterprise culture by cooperating with suppliers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research aims to evaluate the engineering students' perception regarding sustainability. For this, a survey was developed based on sustainability parameters from a detailed analysis of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the Brazilian Institute of Corporate Governance (BICG). The parameters were initially divided into seven groups: Financial and Productivity Aspects (FPA); Concern With Employees (CWE); Support for Local Communities (SLC); Ethical and Corporate Governance Issues (ECI); Environmental Aspects (ENA); Sustainable Aspects in the Operations Network (SON); Customers, Development of New Products and Services (CPS). The survey was conducted with engineering undergraduate students from two Brazilian universities. The data were analyzed through structural equation modeling technique, namely the PLS-SEM algorithm. The collected 162 answers enabled the validation of the model tested, and showed that the students, in general, do not consider SLC and CWE when they are analyzing sustainability. Additionally, the most important construct was the CPS. This is an exploratory study and we believe that these findings may contribute to expand the debate about the sustainability insertion in engineering courses, helping educators in their didactic activities. There were not found similar studies in the literature, which highlight the originality of the research. The statistical validation of the results and the contribution to expand the debate regarding sustainability in engineering education justify the value of this study. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current study examines the role of knowledge management (KM) in green innovation and corporate sustainable development (CSD) activities. The researcher collected data from lower, middle and upper-level managers of small, medium and large-sized manufacturing and services firms located in Pakistan. The data was analysed through structural equation modelling (SEM) to investigate how KM processes, namely knowledge creation, acquisition, sharing and application, impact on green technology and green management innovation and environment, social and economic aspects of sustainability. As per the results, KM significantly impacts on green innovation and CSD activities. Green innovation also indicated significant positive impact on CSD. The dimensional analysis indicated that with the exception of knowledge creation and acquisition, which indicated an insignificant impact on social sustainability, all the paths indicated significant results. Moreover, KM is found as equally important for all sizes manufacturing and services firms. Image 10 • Knowledge management (KM) facilitates firms' sustainable development (SD) activities. • Green innovation strengthens corporate SD potential. • Insignificant relation exists between knowledge creation and social sustainability. • Insignificant relation exists between knowledge acquisition and environmental sustainability. • KM and SD are equally important for all sizes firms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This article examines the moderating influence of environmental consciousness and recycling intentions on green purchase behavior (GPB) in an emerging economy. Through this study, we attempt to significantly contribute to the existing body of knowledge on green marketing by ascertaining the role of those ethical constructs, on GPB. A hypo-deductive research design was adopted and a theoretical model was conceptualized by linking the moderating effects of environmental consciousness and recycling intentions to GPB. To collect the data for the study, a self-administered questionnaire was run with 312 consumers from India. The data were analyzed for assessment of the measurement and structural models via structural equation modeling. The findings indicate that environmental consciousness and recycling intentions significantly moderate the impact of perceived consumer effectiveness (PCE) and willingness to be environmentally friendly (WEF) on GPB. The study offers managerial insights for green marketers to operate in fast growing emerging markets. The present study is significant as it is the first of its kind which links the moderating effects of environmental consciousness and recycling intentions in light of the theory of planned behavior (TPB) on GPB in such a context. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Sustainability studies in healthcare systems predominantly have a goods-dominant outlook and focus on the environmental sustainability of hospitals in developed nations. When faced with poor availability and affordability (reduced ease of access), healthcare systems must pay attention to social sustainability. As in the rest of the world, the burden of chronic non-communicable diseases requiring long-term and high patient involvement is increasing in India. 'Information exchange' (integrating knowledge) is a crucial co-creation process. Besides 'information exchange,' this study considers 'interaction quality' (reciprocal understanding) and the customers' 'knowledge development attitude' as value-creating processes. The Stimulus-Organism-Response (S-O-R) framework suggests that these cues prompt patients to participate and contribute to healthcare outcomes, resulting in their continued patronage and r educed ease of access weakens this positive influence. Data was collected from General Practitioners (GP) who treat diabetic patients in Jharkhand (with limited healthcare resources and a low-average per-person income). A pilot sample data ensured the reliability of the instrument before the large-scale survey calibrated and independently validated a structural equation model. It was determined that the positive influence of 'information exchange' and 'knowledge development attitude' ('interaction quality') on patients' contribution to healthcare outcomes is (is not) weaker in reduced ease of access. The patients perceive a degree of risk owing to their limited understanding of the healthcare components (e.g., medication). Stated processes reduce this and add to the system's value (knowledge to cure and learn as per service-dominant logic) and improve trust in the service provider. With reduced ease of access, the time spent with the patient has to be effectively used to allay fears and gain trust empathetically. GP clinics with reduced hierarchy and protocols are better suited for required policy changes and service innovations. This is the first study to apply the S-O-R framework interlaced with service-dominant logic in sustainable healthcare. • Application of Service-dominant logic toward health system sustainability. • Co-create to improve patient outcomes efficiently and improve affordability. • Co-creation improves customers' intention to continue patronage. • With reduced ease of access, Interaction Quality becomes more relevant. • Customer intimacy promotes innovation to improve access. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study aimed to investigate the readiness of the ready-made garments (RMG) sector in one of the developing countries to implement circular economy (CE) practices, which involve reusing, remanufacturing, and recycling materials and products to create a sustainable and resilient future. To achieve this goal, the study applied the revised theory of planned behavior model (RTPB) and analyzed the data using a structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. The study found that the basic elements of the TPB model, along with environmental commitment, green economic incentive, and firm maturity, can more effectively explain CE readiness than the original TPB model. The findings suggest that attitude, social pressure, green economic incentive, environmental commitment, and firm maturity significantly impact CE readiness. The results of this study have implications for policymakers in developing countries who seek to promote CE implementation in the RMG sector. By providing a unified framework to assess CE readiness, this study can help policymakers articulate strategic plans that prioritize environmental sustainability, economic benefits, and social responsibility. However, the study acknowledges that further research is needed to explore potential limitations and areas for improvement in this field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research investigates the interplay of digital organizational culture (DOC), absorptive capacity (AC), supply chain resilience (SCR), and sustainable business performance (SP) in Mexican manufacturing industries based on the theory of dynamic capabilities. The study addresses the need to enhance supply chain resilience while considering social, environmental, and economic aspects, especially in view of the vulnerabilities caused by COVID-19 pandemic. While previous studies have examined SCR, DOC and AC individually, there is a gap in the literature regarding an integrated model. This research aims to fill this gap by analysing the relationships between DOC and AC, their impact on SCR and SP. Through an empirical study (304 observations), this research provides valuable insights into these constructs in a developing economy like Mexico, where the manufacturing sector holds significant economic importance. This research uses the partial least squares technique to shed light on risk mitigation and sustainability strategies. The results show that DOC has positive effects on dynamic capabilities (AC and SCR) and performance. Moreover, the indirect effects analysis concludes that DOC significantly impacts SP through the improvement this culture provokes in AC and SCR. The findings will assist practitioners and policymakers develop strategies to strengthen SCR and promote sustainable business practices, ensuring preparedness for future disruptions. • Supply chain resilience (SCR) is positively affected by absorptive capacity (AC) and digital organizational culture (DOC). • Mediating effects exerted by SCR and AC are considered. • The proposed model is validated through PLS-SEM using a sample of 304 companies. • Results show that sustainable performance is strengthened by DOC. • Previous effect is mediated by SCR and AC. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The intensive usage of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides helps Dutch arable farmers to secure high yields at low costs. However, this intensive arable production system also results in environmental degradation in terms of biodiversity loss and reduced soil and water quality. Adopting sustainable agricultural practices (SAPs) reduces arable farmers' reliance on fertilisers and pesticides. Therefore, SAPs contribute to enhancing farm sustainability and resilience. Despite the promising potential of SAPs, their adoption rates remain low. We investigate which combinations of SAPs are jointly adopted in portfolios and how the adoption rate of SAP portfolios can be improved. Specifically, this paper aims to explore the relationship between knowledge and the adoption of SAP portfolios. First, we investigate the SAP portfolios that are jointly adopted using Correlation Explanation. Second, we estimate a multivariate probit model to explore if SAP portfolios are complementary or substitutionary to each other. Finally, we run a partial least squares structural equation model to investigate how the level of knowledge and informal knowledge are associated with the adoption of SAP portfolios. Results show that both the level of knowledge and informal knowledge are positively related to the adoption of these SAPs that require initial investments or aim to reduce pesticide and fertiliser usage. However, we find no significant relationship between knowledge and the adoption of SAPs that are already subsidised by policymakers. We conclude that persuading farmers to adopt more SAPs requires policymakers to consider combinations of economic (e.g. subsidies) and behavioural policy interventions (e.g. facilitating peer-to-peer knowledge sharing). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are vital to the growth and development of a country. This study examined how innovation capability, intellectual capital and SME performance are related. Cross-sectional questionnaires were given to 379 Pakistani textile SMEs. Only 318 surveys were considered reliable enough to proceed with the investigation. To test each hypothesis and assess the validity and reliability of the measurement model, this study used the PLS-SEM (Smart-PLS 4.0) technique. The findings indicate that the performance of SMEs is significantly impacted by their innovation capability and intellectual capital. Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the innovation capability and intellectual capital of an organization are significantly impacted by the external environment. The analysis indicates that intangible resources, specifically innovation capability and intellectual capital, are crucial determinants of sustainable growth and are considered internal capabilities of the firm. This study provides valuable insights and knowledge for both governmental entities and SMEs. In order to boost Pakistani SMEs' performance and build a sustainable economy, these insights can be incorporated into government programs and guidelines. This study contributed to the body of knowledge by assessing internal capacities (innovation capability and intellectual capital) in the setting of SMEs with the moderating influence of the external environment, as the majority of studies on these variables focused on large enterprises. [Display omitted] • Small and medium-sized growth is vital. • How innovation capability, intellectual capital, and SME performance relate. • Partial least squares structural equation modelling was used to test each hypothesis. • Innovation and intellectual capital significantly impact SME performance. • Innovation capability and intellectual capital are the key to sustainable growth. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The existing literature agrees that companies' sustainability concerns are related to stakeholders' sustainability awareness. However, these studies disagree on how this relationship occurs. Some suggest that companies strategically decide to be more sustainable, expecting that stakeholders' recognition of their efforts will generate competitive advantage (inside-out perspective). However, others suggest that companies' sustainability awareness (and actions) increases only in response to stakeholder requests (outside-in perspective). Each perspective offers different views on how much stakeholders should trust the available information sources about companies' sustainability performance—what companies say (e.g., sustainability reports) and what ESG ratings companies present—because obtaining direct information about what companies do may be difficult for external stakeholders. In exploring how these theories support each other, we suggest strong structuration theory as a helpful tool for integrating inside-out and outside-in perspectives. We argue that these perspectives are complementaries instead of opposites, propose a framework to approach empirical settings, and apply the said framework to analyze the Cerrado Manifesto case, a zero-deforestation initiative led by private organizations, mainly European, on the Brazilian Cerrado biome. Using different information sources, we apply SmartPLS 4.0.9.2 to test the relationship between what companies say, do, and what ESG ratings say they do, additionally investigating the influence of social pressure, institutional environment, and controversies around companies. The results show no direct relationship between what ESG ratings say companies do and manifesto-signing (what companies do), but show an indirect effect through reporting (what companies say). A positive relationship was found between ESG rating and reporting, and between reporting and manifesto-signing. Significant relationships were found between the pressure received construct and both manifesto-signing and reporting. The proposed framework, integrating inside-out and outside-in perspectives, explains a company's manifesto-signing. [Display omitted] • We explored how ESG rating, what companies say, and what they do are connected. • We examined the role of social pressure to understand what companies do and say. • We studied company-level reporting and practice and its links to social pressure. • ESG controversy and headquarters country's SDG moderate social pressure and company practice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study assessed whether the adoption of an environmental management system (EMS) as a part of an integrated management system (IMS) helps improve corporate sustainability based on the data for 211 manufacturing companies in Pakistan. A stakeholder-weighted CSR index and an equal-weighted CSR index were used to measure CSR performance of the selected companies. Descriptive t -test and exploratory factor analysis were employed to test the hypothesis and internal consistency. Structural equation modelling was used to measure various useful links between latent and observed variables. Results revealed that the mean CSR performance of EMS adopters was significantly higher than that of non-EMS adopters. Further, EMS adopters had positive and significant effect on soundness, environmental protection, fairness and contribution to society, whereas, the non-EMS companies had positive and substantial impact on employee satisfaction and economic contribution. In conclusion, EMS adoption can be an effective tool for organisations to address economic, social and environmental issues. Moreover, EMS adoption appears to be a viable means to develop business goals and improve CSR activities. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Big data analytics is becoming very popular concept in academia as well as in industry. It has come up with new decision tools to design data-driven supply chains. The manufacturing industry is under huge pressure to integrate sustainable practices into their overall business for sustainbale operations management. The purpose of this study is to analyse the predictors of sustainable business performance through big data analytics in the context of developing countries. Data was collected from manufacturing firms those have adopted sustainable practices. A hybrid Structural Equation Modelling - Artificial Neural Network model is used to analyse 316 responses of Indian professional experts. Factor analysis results shows that management and leadership style, state and central-government policy, supplier integration, internal business process, and customer integration have a significant influence on big data analytics and sustainability practices. Furthermore, the results obtained from structural equation modelling were feed as input to the artificial neural network model. The study findings shows that management and leadership style, state and central-government policy as the two most important predictors of big data analytics and sustainability practices. The results provide unique insights into manufacturing firms to improve their sustainable business performance from an operations management viewpoint. The study provides theoretical and practical insights into big data implementation issues in accomplishing sustainability practices in business organisations of emerging economies. Image 1 • Explored the predictors of sustainable business performance through big data analytics. • Nine variables with 60 items and data were gathered from 316 practised experts. • Developed a hybrid two-stage model, structural equation modelling and artificial neural network model. • 'Management and leadership style' and 'Government policy' are the most significant factors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper aims to explore the interactions between urban sustainability, urban pollution and city livability. Specifically, we propose a theoretical model that explains how the three pillars of urban sustainability (economic, environmental, and social) and urban pollution interact and simultaneously affect city livability. These relationships are tested using a structural equation model (SEM) in a sample of responses from 40,798 citizens in 79 European cities and secondary data on urban pollution. Overall, our findings show that although urban economic sustainability is positively associated with urban pollution, it is indirectly negatively associated with urban pollution via urban environmental sustainability and positively associated with city livability via urban social sustainability. In addition, we found that urban social sustainability is positively associated with city livability, while urban pollution is negatively related to city livability. Therefore, our results advance the knowledge on the interplay and trade-offs between the pillars of urban sustainability and their impact on city livability. • City livability perceptions depend on urban sustainability and urban pollution levels. • Urban pollution is directly negatively associated with city livability. • Balanced urban sustainability strategies can compensate urban pollution negative effects. • Urban economic sustainability is indirectly negatively associated with urban pollution. • Urban economic sustainability is indirectly positively associated with city livability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Sustainable consumption is not a one-dimensional phenomenon; it entails various attitudinal and behavioural dimensions. To promote sustainability, decision-makers are encouraged to recognise the heterogeneity of sustainable consumers. The aim of this study was to examine a model of environmental consciousness and use its variables to segment European Union (EU) consumers. The study used a structural equation modelling approach to verify the environmental consciousness model and hierarchical agglomeration method for segmentation. It was based on secondary data on environmental issues gathered in 28 EU member states. Personal attitudinal dimensions in the model explained a relatively high proportion of the variance in sustainable behaviour. The segmentation analysis yielded three distinct segments that differ in their environmental consciousness and are affiliated with different EU country clusters. The use of secondary data to a certain extent limited the analysis. However, its strengths are its scope, the potential generalisability of the results and comparability based on EU data. Graphical abstract Image 1 Highlights • Environmental consciousness among the European consumers was analysed. • A stepwise segmentation employing the environmental consciousness model was used. • The model explains relatively high proportion of variance in sustainable behaviour. • Three distinct segments with different sustainability levels were identified. • The segments are affiliated with four European Union country clusters. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract As has been demonstrated by international organizations, as well as by scientific literature, the expansion of tourism can cause environmental deterioration, such that tourism has a very high environmental cost in relation to the benefits it brings to those societies hosting it. In such a context, this research aims to investigate the relationships that may exist between the expansion of touristic activity and environmental sustainability, with its main objective being to substantiate that the relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability is not unidirectional, as well as to establish that sustainability influences the expansion of touristic activity. For this, structural equation models have been used to measure the possible relationships between tourism growth and environmental sustainability, by using a sample of 139 countries with data from the last ten years. The work shows, in line with the position of international organizations, that the expansion of tourism translates into an environmental deterioration of the destination (risk dimension) and, furthermore, it substantiates that there are specific variables connected to environmental sustainability (regulatory dimension) that contribute to greater tourism growth, so that the relationship between tourism and environmental sustainability is bidirectional. Based on these results, stakeholders in a tourist destination should commit to greater compliance with environmental regulations as it translates into growth of touristic activity, as well as to limiting the risk factors that said activity represents for the environment and its potential for future growth. Highlights • Thirty years after the Brundtland Report the debate on sustainable tourism is current. • Sustainability is considered a key element for touristic competitiveness. • There has been an effort to show how sustainability contributes to tourism growth. • An improvement in sustainability contributes, partially, to the growth of tourism. • Stakeholders should work towards environmental sustainability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Construction management scholars, institutional investors, and construction practitioners are strongly emphasizing firms' needs to respond adequately to the harmful effects of construction on human societies and the environment. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion on the environmental dimension of the triple bottom line of sustainability within the construction industry by considering regulatory framework and a set of organizational capabilities (organizational culture, flexible design, quality orientation, product diversity, and customer loyalty) that have been highlighted to aid firms' achievement of ecological sustainability. Using survey data of Malaysian large construction firms, structural equation modelling was used to confirm the mediating role of organizational capabilities in the regulatory framework and ecological sustainability relationship. The findings of this study established how proactive firm core competencies can strengthen construction businesses in developing nations to discover new avenues of performing environmentally sound construction businesses. It also demonstrated how a favourable regulation targeted at the unique configuration of large construction firms in Malaysian context could contribute to their environmental sustainability performance. The limitations and future research directions are also discussed. Highlights • Regulations explain why some firms perform better in their strategic capabilities. • Firms can address sustainability and be competitive using their unique capabilities. • Firm capabilities is crucial to improve environmental sustainability in large firms. • Mediating role of capabilities in regulations/sustainability relationship is key. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract China's large and increasing demand for aquatic products has had a significant effect on the sustainability of global water ecosystems. This study explored the effects of psychological factors and segmentation on Chinese consumers' adoption of sustainable shellfish. Data were collected by using a web-based questionnaire in three Chinese cities: Beijing, Guangzhou and Chongqing (with a total sample size of 643). Descriptive analysis, cluster analysis, confirmatory factor analysis and structural equation modeling were used for data analysis. Chinese consumers' subjective norms, personal norms, attitudes toward shellfish and attitudes toward water environment were significant psychological factors influencing their purchase intentions toward sustainable shellfish. Two consumer segments were identified: Sustainable-shellfish-pioneer (47.28%) and Sustainable-shellfish-conservative (52.72%). These two segments had significant differences in the purchase intentions for specific sustainable shellfish species, the effects of psychological factors on purchase intentions toward shellfish, and socio-demographic distributions (including income, occupation and marriage status). These first hand findings can help global shellfish producers, marketers and policy-makers to develop appropriate sustainable development strategies and policies for their shellfish resources when exploiting the huge market. Highlights • Understand psychological factors, purchase intention and segmentation for sustainable shellfish consumption in China. • Two consumer segments with different purchase intentions for sustainable shellfish species. • Three psychological factors have significant influences on the purchase intention in the total sample. • Attitudes toward the water environment is an important psychological factor in one of the two segments. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract Contemporary e-commerce platforms enable the exchange of idle resources among private individuals directly from peer to peer. The success of peer-to-peer sharing platforms largely depends on the capability of platform providers to understand the users' motives for engagement. To investigate the relative importance of consumer motives for and against peer-to-peer sharing, we develop a theoretical model based on a comprehensive set of potential consumer motives. We validate our model by means of a survey among 745 participants. Our findings suggest financial benefits, trust in other users, modern lifestyle, effort expectancy, and ecological sustainability as the five most important drivers and prerequisites of platform usage intentions. Based on our findings, we suggest directions for future research on peer-based sharing and discuss implications for both theory and practice. Highlights • Overview of user motives for taking part or evading peer-to-peer sharing (PPS). • Development of a corresponding survey-based measurement model. • Identification of the strongest motives for and against PPS usage intentions. • (+) Financial benefits, trust in other users, and modern lifestyle. • (−) Effort expectancy, independence through ownership, and process risk concerns. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract This paper analyses the barriers to the adoption of the triple-bottom line of sustainability of the construction sector within the developing country of Malaysia. Barriers pertaining to sustainable construction (SC) were identified through a thorough review of the literature on the process of SC, which were then contextually customized via a pilot study and presented in the form of a hypothesized model. Primary data was collected via administration of questionnaire surveys to 122 construction stakeholders in Malaysia. Partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) was utilized to statistically validate the final model of the barriers to SC. This paper fills the gap in the knowledge by focusing on the quantified contribution of the most significant barriers to the adoption of SC principles throughout the process of SC in the context of Malaysia. Findings of this paper uncover the most significant factors constraining the SC in Malaysia related to government, cost, knowledge and information, workforce, and client and market. The findings revealed that clear and effective legislative process is crucial for the enforcement of the integration of SC materials and practices as well as economics incentives which will ultimately lead to effective implementation of SC initiatives; hence, sustainable economic growth and efficient resource (energy, water and material) utilization. It is hoped that the findings provide guidelines for the government authorities so that they invest their efforts and allocate resources in more efficient way. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract The implementation of mandatory energy-efficiency on electronic products is one of the strategies used by governments to mitigate the environmental impact of consumption. Yet, studies on mandatory energy-efficiency labels and the pivotal role of consumers' attention to such labels remain limited. Thus, this study examines the key drivers of consumers' attention to energy-efficiency labels that must by law be affixed to all home appliances sold in South Africa. Based on the signalling theory and the attitude-to-behaviour theory, an integrated model was designed to explore these drivers. Using the data from a survey involving 440 South African home appliance users, the model was tested through the structural equation modelling (SEM) approach. The empirical results indicated that consumers pay attention to energy-efficiency labels when they trust the energy-efficiency credentials of products, and when they intend to purchase energy-efficient appliances. Perceived product price was established as an important marketing signal for improving consumer trust in energy-efficiency labels, while social norms and attitude were confirmed as the most important antecedents of the consumer purchase intention of energy-efficient appliances. The findings provide important insights useful for the development of policy interventions aimed at promoting the use of more environmentally friendly home appliances. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract This study is focused on the investigation of the main sustainability drivers that may improve production performances for Asian firms. The main objective of the paper is to unfold the potential tangible and intangible sustainability resources that can act as strategic assets in improving production performances, with the Resource-Based View as the main framework used in the study. As a further investigation, the research explores how these resources may vary under the contingency perspective by considering two different stages of implementation of Quality Management Systems within the respondents. These issues are examined through a wide survey of textile firms in India and Pakistan, using Structural Equation Modelling as the main tool of investigation. Some of the main outcomes show that Environmental Management and Safety Management result in the strategic use of resources to improve production performances. It emerges from the contingency analysis that increasing importance is given to intangible assets by those firms that are at an advanced stage of implementation of their Quality Management System. Highlights • We realize an extensive survey on the core resources that may impact on production performances for Asian firms. • A contingency analysis is made through Structural Equation Modeling, with Quality Management System as discriminant factor. • Environmental Management, Safety Management and Sustainability Awareness have a key role within a QMS. • Firms at different stages of implementing a QMS do not share the same core resources. • Social Issues and Sustainability Awareness are core resources for firms with an advanced stage of QMS implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

During the last decades, governments and companies have developed a wide range of strategies aimed at fostering the diffusion of Energy Efficiency Measures (EEMs)—i.e., the set of innovative materials and construction methods able to provide the same level of service by using less energy. In this regard, examining the ways in which households perceive EEMs, particularly their attributes and the related dimensions, could be particularly useful to promoting such technologies. By adopting a structural equation modeling approach, this study analyzes the perceived image of EEMs in Apulia (Italy), a region in which the adoption of eco-friendly practices, such as the installation of energy-efficient technologies, is inadequately diffused. Results reveal that the EEMs' latent dimensions (i.e., performance and sustainability ) have a significant impact on household adoption intention. Furthermore, among socio-demographic variables, household age moderates such an impact. The paper discusses some practical insights for persuasive communication and policy implications for sustainable development strategies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The organizations engaged in sustainable development programmes are increasingly paying serious attention towards synergetic relationships between focal firms and their partners to achieve the goal of sustainable consumption and production (SCP) via big data and predictive analytics (BDPA). The study examines the role of BDPA in collaborative performance (CP) among the partners engaged in sustainable development programme to achieve the goal of SCP. The study further investigates the contingent effect of organization fit on the impact of BDPA on CP. We used variance based structural equation modelling (PLS SEM) to test research hypotheses using a sample of 190 respondents working in auto-components manufacturing organizations in India drawn from the ACMA and Dun & Bradstreet databases. The results indicate that BDPA has a significant positive impact on the CP among partners and the organizational compatibility and resource complementarity have positive moderating effects on the path joining BDPA and CP. The study contributes to the understanding of BDPA and collaboration literature in the context of sustainable development. These findings extend the dynamic capability view (DCV) to create a better understanding of contemporary applications of big data and predictive analytics capability, while also providing theoretically grounded directions to managers who seek to use information processing technologies to continuously improve the collaboration in supply chain networks. We have also noted some of the limitations of our study and identified numerous further research directions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In the global practice of sustainable agricultural development, China has put forward a plan for agricultural green development, with strict control from the production side to ensure the safety and health of green products "from farming land to dinner table" through strict control from the production side, and green planting is one of the key technologies. Green planting technology (GPT) is an important initiative in China to achieve sustainable agriculture under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Farmers' acceptance of this technology not only requires national publicity and promotion, but also the adoption of agricultural entities across the country. In this study, we widely distributed questionnaires to farmers in 26 provinces and cities, and received 970 valid responses. This paper uses structural equation model (SEM), a multivariate statistical analysis method, to analyze the influencing factors of farmers' intention to adopt GPT. These results demonstrated that the farmers first consider their own behavioral competences and personal gains and losses before deciding to adopt GPT, followed by the impact of people closely related to farming, while environmental concerns and environmental values rank last. Agricultural technology extension plays an intermediary role in farmers' behavioral intention, and government support acts as a safeguard. The findings will not only help to grasp the reasons behind ineffective promotion of GPT to improve the dissemination and adoption of GPT, but also enable government agencies and authorities to better understand the views of farmers, and subsequently formulate feasible policies and plans. [Display omitted] • Influencing factors of farmers' intention to adopt GPT in China were studied. • Extending TPB theory by introducing internal variable of perceived risk and external variables of agricultural technology extension and government support. • Farmers first consider personal gains and losses before deciding to adopt GPT. • Agricultural technology extension is an important mediating factor influencing behavioral intention of farmer's GPT adoption. • Government support is an important moderating variable of behavioral intention. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Research on the status of green buildings, their drivers and barriers have received significant attention, however little has been done to develop an integrated strategy that will lead to the development of green buildings. The present study is a conscious effort in that direction. On the basis of exhaustive literature review a ‘Green Building Sustainability Model’ has been developed and structural equation modelling is employed to verify the research framework. The study clearly state that the intentions to maintain green performance levels and adopt green practices has to come from all levels of society. The conceptual model establishes hypothesized relationship amongst nine constructs: issues, challenges, government, corporate, developers, buyers, private bodies, strategic-mix and sustainable development and develop twelve hypotheses. The data is collected by means of questionnaire survey method. The empirical results reveal that collaborative efforts of government and other stakeholders (corporate, developers, buyers, and private bodies) play a significant role in developing a strategic-mix that would lead to sustainable development however government as a regulatory body plays the most important role in developing the strategic-mix that will lead to resource efficient future. The contributions of the paper lies in developing an original Green Building Sustainability Model’ and fill the research gap. Though model has been developed and empirically tested in India, it can be further tested on green buildings in other developing or developed countries. The model is generic and can be further tested for commercial and residential green building. The research results are of great relevance to the academicians, environmentalist, practitioners, policy makers and helpful to future research as reference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This research builds on the relational theory and the natural-resource-based view (NRBV) of the firm to examine the direct and indirect effects of eco-innovation, environmental orientation and supplier collaboration on hotel performance. Survey responses of 182 hotel managers and officers from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been validated and analysed by means of structural equation modelling using the partial least squares method. The findings capture the dynamic role of environmental orientation and eco-innovation practices in influencing hotel performance. Surprisingly, the impact of environmental supplier collaboration on eco-innovation practices and hotel performance was not supported. This paper extends the body of sustainability knowledge by linking environmental orientation and supplier collaboration to eco-innovation in hotel organisations. It is also an early attempt to examine these relationships in a developing context. Theoretical and managerial implications are also discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The combination of sustainable supply chain management (SSCM) and dynamic capabilities theory is a fairly young topic, which has attracted great attention from scholars and practitioners recently. This study empirically investigates the impact of SSCM practices on supply chain (SC) dynamic capabilities and enterprise performance (including economic, environmental and social performance) by explicitly focusing on the mediation effect of SC dynamic capabilities on the link between SSCM practices and enterprise performance. Data collected from 209 Chinese manufacturing firms were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The results reveal that SSCM practices have a significant positive effect on SC dynamic capabilities and all three dimensions of performances. Whereas SC dynamic capabilities affect only environmental performance positively, they have no effect on economic performance and social performance. Furthermore our analysis reveals that SC dynamic capabilities partially mediate the relationship between SSCM practices and enterprise performance. Overall, the findings explicate the importance for firms, in particular those operating in developing countries, to reinforce their SC dynamic capabilities and implement effective SSCM practices as an enabler. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This study explores the relationship between internationalization and firm economic performance by investigating the mediating effect of eco-innovation. Using data from 151 Slovenian internationalized companies and structural equation modeling, we find that internationalization is significantly and positively associated with firm-level economic performance and that eco-innovation partially mediates this effect. These findings strongly indicate that environmental sustainability and the adoption of eco-innovation cannot be neglected when serving foreign markets. Thus, our study emphasizes the role of eco-innovation and speaks to whether or not eco-innovation should be adopted and integrated in firm-level strategies in order to improve economic performance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In recent years, media reports and the increased visibility of international environmental protection groups have exposed many individuals to the issue of global climate change. The present study investigated, from the perspective of environmental sustainability, Taiwanese university students’ purchase intentions and loyalty toward green products. A survey was administered to students in eight universities who had received 8 h of climate change education, generating a total of 1586 valid respondents. Results of structural equation modeling showed that individuals must have environmental ethics before they can become aware of their social and self-responsibility to the environment, which then increases their green product purchase intentions and consumer loyalty. This study identified the relationships between the environmental responsibility chain (environmental ethics, social responsibility, and self-responsibility), beliefs in climate change, purchase intention, and consumer loyalty toward green products. The effectiveness of adaptation strategies that reduce the psychological distance of climate change requires consideration of both temporal and spatial distances. Self-responsibility fully mediates the relationships between environmental ethics and purchase intentions and consumer loyalty, which demonstrates the importance of using more environmentally responsible strategies to promote pro-environmental behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Industry 4.0, also known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, is bringing forth fast development. This revolution is reforming how companies work and relics optimistic regarding the opportunities Industry 4.0 may bring for sustainability. In recent years, several businesses have used sustainable supply chain practices (SSCPs) to make their supply networks less harmful to society and the environment. The goal is to minimize adverse environmental effects, such as those caused by excessive energy, water, and waste use. Sustainable business practices are becoming more and more crucial for growing firms as well as for resolving global issues. This research analyzes how Industry 4.0 affects the textile industry's environmental, social, and economic performance through SSCPs. Smart-PLS is utilized to examine the hypotheses using structural equation modeling, and a total of 639 valid survey responses were collected and processed for this study. The results show that SSCPs benefit Industry 4.0's environmental, social, and economic performance and have a positive impact. Industry 4.0 research incorporating SSCPs and the triple bottom line is a relatively recent concept.; further research may focus on other elements that could make SSCPs easier to execute. In this study, we employed the Practice-based view (PBV) theory for the sustainable supply chain (SSC) model; however, future researchers may use the Resource-based perspective or ecological modernization theory. The implications of Industry 4.0 on the textile industry's environmental, social, and economic performance through SSCPs have been the subject of a few research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Using a natural resource-based view and technology-organization-environment framework as the theoretical focus, this paper develops and tests a research model in which sustainable operations practices mediate the impact of industry 4.0 technologies on sustainable performance. The model also tests sustainable operations practices as a moderator of the effect of industry 4.0 technologies on sustainable performance. Data obtained from 302 participants in Turkey's technology development regions were utilized to gauge the aforesaid linkages via partial least squares structural equation modeling. As predicted, sustainable operations practices mediate the influence of industry 4.0 technologies on sustainable performance. Contrary to the study prediction, sustainable operations practices do not significantly moderate the impact of industry 4.0 technologies on sustainable performance. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed and future research directions are offered. [Display omitted] • Industry 4.0 technologies (I4Ts) increased sustainable performance (SP). • Sustainable operations practices (SOPs) mediated the effects of I4Ts on SP. • SOPs did not significantly moderate the effects of I4Ts on SP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The current business market is characterized by rapid and continuous changes. Companies should adapt to new situations to guarantee sustainable development. Managers need to have capabilities to understand the new environment's requirements. Managers' individual dynamic capabilities (IDC) help them face these unpredictable changes in the market. However, few authors have analysed individual dynamic capabilities to ensure business sustainability. This study aims to shed light on the relationship between a manager's IDC and business sustainability from a gender perspective. A survey of 339 managers was conducted, and Structural Equation Modelling (SEM) was applied to study the impact of the relationship. The results show that managers' individual dynamic capabilities help them detect changes in the market earlier and promote a greater social and environmental commitment from those managers. In addition, significant differences in the environmental and social commitment between men and women were found. Therefore, this paper first provides advice for developing business sustainability to provide an advantage for organizations. Second, individual dynamic managerial capabilities appear to be important for promoting sustainability. Finally, another step in the construction of gender and sustainability is provided. Thus, this paper provides useful empirical evidence for managerial practice from a strategic management viewpoint. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Manufacturing performance is very crucial to the success of any organization. Hence, it becomes imperative for manufacturing industries to adopt sustainability measures considering their dependence on non-renewable resources along with the generation of a large amount of wastes. This study aims to propose comprehensive sustainability framework for manufacturing domain to strengthen the enablers and mitigate barriers based on the responses of researchers, and industry professionals. Decision-making Trial and Evaluation Laboratory approach has been applied to identify most influential factors amongst ten identified enablers and barriers in both the groups. Further, a scientific approach, Maximum Mean De-Entropy algorithm has been utilised to integrate the obtained results with Interpretive Structural Modeling based on threshold value to develop a hierarchical structure of the complex system. Finally, the study has been statistically validated for enablers and barriers by employing structural equation modeling based on the responses of both the groups. The obtained results are expected to highlight the underlying differences in their opinions which can be jointly worked upon to minimize this gap towards sustainability implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The characteristics of creative educational interventions and the way they are implemented in the field often make their evaluation a challenging task. This article uses an exemplary intervention from a large-scale consumer education program on climate protection to present the design, method, and results of a two-step evaluation procedure which allows evaluators to cope with such a situation. Step 1 aims to answer the question of whether or not an intervention actually has the intended effects. Step 2 then assesses the factors that contribute to those effects. Thus, such a two-step evaluation yields information, not only on which interventions are effective and should therefore be maintained, but also on how they should be designed to achieve maximum effects. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of mercury in gold mining has negative impacts on the ecosystem and has raised concerns. Ghana and many nations are at the forefront of adopting mercury-free gold mining technologies and practices. However, recent studies on mercury-free gold mining lack the psychological aspect of it. In view of that, this study combines the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory and theory of planned behavior (TPB) with Government intervention to investigate Artisanal and Small-scale miners' (ASM) willingness to adopt (WTA) mercury-free gold mining in Ghana. Utilizing partially least square structural equation modeling, 423 data were collected across Ghana for the study. The results show that the integrated model designed is better than the original TPB and VBN models with 36%, 24.7%, 33.3% variance explained respectively. Attitude (16.2%), subjective norms (9.4%), and perceived behavioral control (19.7%) all have a positive influence on ASM's WTA. Personal norms have a positive (12.9%) impact on WTA. Awareness of consequences influences ascription of responsibilities positively and they both influence personal norms positively. Interventions from the government had the strongest positive (30.9%) impact on WTA. Mediation roles of personal norms and attitude were also found between the variables and WTA. These findings provide new evidence and insights in the context of gold mining as policy suggestions have been made for policymakers to curb the menace. • Integrated model is better than original TPB and VBN models. • TPB constructs affect willingness to adopt positively. • Personal norms affect willingness to adopt positively. • Ascription of responsibility affects personal norms positively. • Government intervention affects willingness to adopt positively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The use of mercury in gold mining has negative impacts on the ecosystem and has raised concerns. Ghana and many nations are at the forefront of adopting mercury-free gold mining technologies and practices. However, recent studies on mercury-free gold mining lack the psychological aspect of it. In view of that, this study combines the Value-Belief-Norm (VBN) theory and theory of planned behavior (TPB) with Government intervention to investigate Artisanal and Small-scale miners' (ASM) willingness to adopt (WTA) mercury-free gold mining in Ghana. Utilizing partially least square structural equation modeling, 423 data were collected across Ghana for the study. The results show that the integrated model designed is better than the original TPB and VBN models with 36%, 24.7%, 33.3% variance explained respectively. Attitude (16.2%), subjective norms (9.4%), and perceived behavioral control (19.7%) all have a positive influence on ASM's WTA. Personal norms have a positive (12.9%) impact on WTA. Awareness of consequences influences ascription of responsibilities positively and they both influence personal norms positively. Interventions from the government had the strongest positive (30.9%) impact on WTA. Mediation roles of personal norms and attitude were also found between the variables and WTA. These findings provide new evidence and insights in the context of gold mining as policy suggestions have been made for policymakers to curb the menace. • Integrated model is better than original TPB and VBN models. • TPB constructs affect willingness to adopt positively. • Personal norms affect willingness to adopt positively. • Ascription of responsibility affects personal norms positively. • Government intervention affects willingness to adopt positively. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]