Influence of Environmental Sustainability Orientation and Corporate Social Responsibility on Environmental Performance of Small and Medium Enterprises: The mediating effect of Green Capability
Abstract
This study has shown that green competency does not have a moderating role in the connection between environmental performance, corporate social responsibility, and a focus on environmental sustainability orientation (ESO). Despite the increasing body of research exploring the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability outcomes (ESO), there has been no improvement in environmental performance. The aim of this study was to find out the impact of above mentioned variables, where theory of resource-based-view (RBV) was employed to build a theoretical framework. The relationships between study variables have been confirmed form the current literature. Seven hypotheses of the current study are established. The population and sample size was set by using the determination of sampling technique Sekaran (2006). Adopted questionnaires were used to gather primary data. The data was gathered via a survey sent to top-level executives at Pakistani enterprises operating in the construction and manufacturing industries. For the aim of this study, a total of 377 questionnaires were used to collect data. The experts doing the inquiry used both Smart-PLS and SPSS. The technique of structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to assess the validity of the variables and the relationships between them. The results indicate a clear correlation between environmental performance, environmental social responsibility, and green competence. However, it is important to note that corporate social responsibility has a limited impact on improving environmental performance. ESO (environmental sustainability orientation) and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) are important aspects that have a substantial impact on environmental performance. Green capabilities may serve as a means to connect environmental social responsibility and environmental performance.
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