Unleashing environmental performance: the impact of green entrepreneurial motivation on small enterprises

Al Shammre, A. S., Alshebami, A. S., Ali Seraj, A. H., Elshaer, I. A. and Al Marri, S. H. (2023) Unleashing environmental performance: the impact of green entrepreneurial motivation on small enterprises. Frontiers in Environmental Science, 11, 1176804. (doi: 10.3389/fenvs.2023.1176804)

Abstract

Background: Environmental degradation has been annoying, pressuring enterprises to look for innovative ways to improve their operations, methods and products. Aim: This research identifies the key factors contributing to developing innovative behaviour among small enterprises in Saudi Arabia and their effect on environmental performance (EP). Method: The study collected a sample of 284 from different types of small enterprises operating in Saudi Arabia. The data collected were analysed using the partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM). Results: The study revealed interesting results. It was found that green entrepreneurial motivation (GEM) can positively and significantly influence green innovation (GI) as well as environmental performance. It was also found that green innovation can positively and significantly affect environmental performance. Finally, green innovation could mediate the relationship between green entrepreneurial motivation and environmental performance. Also, Knowledge sharing (KS) could moderate the relationship between green entrepreneurial motivation and green innovation. Conclusion: The study concluded by providing several recommendations for the policymakers in Saudi Arabia.

• Item Type: Articles
• Additional Information: This work was supported by the Deanship of Scientific Research, Vice Presidency for Graduate Studies and Scientific Research, King Faisal University, Saudi Arabia (Grant No. 3195).
• Keywords: Innovation, small enterprises, environment, Saudi Arabia, motivation.
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Al Marri, Salem Handhal R
• Authors: Al Shammre, A. S., Alshebami, A. S., Ali Seraj, A. H., Elshaer, I. A., and Al Marri, S. H.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School
• Journal Name: Frontiers in Environmental Science
• Publisher: Frontiers Media
• ISSN: 2296-665X
• ISSN (Online): 2296-665X
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2023 Al Shammre, Alshebami, Ali Seraj, Elshaer and Al Marri
• First Published: First published in Frontiers in Environmental Science 11: 1176804
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced under a Creative Commons License