Capabilities and organisational dimensions conducive to green product innovation: Evidence from Croatian and Spanish manufacturing firms

Abstract

This paper aims to determine which configuration of green innovation capabilities (GICs) and organisational dimensions (ODs) leads to achieving green product innovation (GPI). We used data collected through the European Manufacturing Survey (EMS) from manufacturing firms in Spain and Croatia considered to be innovators.After conducting a cluster analysis, we identified a group of firms that still develop conventional product innovations (CPIs) and three groups of firms at different stages of GPI development. The four clusters were characterised using different variables, or determinants of GPI, associated with seven GICs and five ODs that favour GPI.According to the findings, all the GICs and ODs under analysis have a positive impact on GPI development, which results in the consolidation of a framework that organisations could use to manage green innovation. By empirically showing the relevance of applying these constructs, this study makes contributions to the Resource-Based Theory (RBT), along with its extension to GICs, and points to the need to associate them with the ODs to achieve GPI towards the challenge of sustainable development.

The influential capacity of carbon neutrality environmental orientation in modulating stakeholder engagement toward green manufacturing

“…A robust EO compels firms to involve stakeholders and perpetually nurture, develop, and enhance their GM processes throughout the product life cycle. Thus, for successful SE and GM adoption, companies must expand their environmental consciousness, establish conduct codes related to carbon neutrality, and comprehend the environmental implications of their operations (Banerjee, 2002; Qiu et al, 2020; Serrano‐García et al, 2022; Waheed et al, 2020; Yu & Huo, 2019).…”

“…Furthermore, the predictors of a firm's SE for environmental implementation include engagement with customers (SEC), suppliers (SES), government (SEG), non‐governmental organizations (SEN), managers (SEM), and employees (SEE) (Danso et al, 2020; Garces‐Ayerbe et al, 2012; Jamali & Keshishian, 2009; Ki et al, 2020; Kitsis & Chen, 2021; Kozlowski et al, 2012; Kraft et al, 2013; Liu et al, 2017; Malviya et al, 2018; Modi & Mabert, 2007; Moshtari & Vanpoucke, 2021; Pinto, 2020; Shah & Soomro, 2021; Song et al, 2020; Song & Yu, 2018; Zhou et al, 2018; Zhou et al, 2020). Lastly, the predictors of firms' external and internal carbon neutrality environmental orientation (EEO and IEO) form the subconstructs of the carbon neutrality EO variable (Kang & He, 2018; Liu et al, 2021; Serrano‐García et al, 2022; Yu & Huo, 2019; Zhou et al, 2020).…”

“…The concept of “carbon neutrality” denotes the achievement of equilibrium between the quantity of carbon emissions produced and the amount of carbon subsequently sequestered or offset from the environment. Contemporary organizations are increasingly cognizant of their role in sustainable operations and are thereby intensifying their efforts to advance ecologically sound practices toward achieving carbon neutrality (Kang & He, 2018; Liu et al, 2021; Serrano‐García et al, 2022; Yu & Huo, 2019; Zhou et al, 2020). However, a majority of organizations fail in this endeavor, primarily because they overlook the holistic nature of environmental sustainability.…”

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“…The body of research highlights the need for a deliberate commitment to sustainability in order to build a strong green innovation capacity. Companies are more likely to invest in green innovation if they have a clear vision and are dedicated to minimizing their environmental effect (Serrano‐García et al, 2022; Yuan et al, 2023). This entails incorporating sustainability objectives that are consistent with carbon neutrality into their overarching business plans.…”