Green Innovation and Its Effects on Innovation Climate and Environmental Sustainability: The Moderating Influence of Green Abilities and Strategies

Abstract

This research aims to explore the relationship among environmental sustainability, work environment, green innovation, and industrial companies’ innovation climate. The purpose of this exploration was to find out the explanation of how these variables influence each other and how they play a role in organizations sustainability. The study collected data from 253 employees in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s oil and gas, minerals, and mining sectors. It employed the Warps analysis method to assess the relationships between green innovation, innovation climate, and environmental sustainability. By applying well-established theoretical frameworks, including the Innovation Diffusion Theory and Environmental Sustainability Theory, the research aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the dynamics at play. The findings affirm the significant and positive relationships between green innovation and both environmental sustainability and the innovation climate within industrial firms. Moreover, the study highlights the mediating role of the innovation climate, which serves as a bridge connecting green innovation with environmental sustainability outcomes. Additionally, green motivational strategies and green abilities were identified as moderators that enhance the effectiveness of green innovation practices. This research carries practical and theoretical implications. It provides valuable insights for industrial firms seeking to integrate sustainability practices into their operations, enhance their innovation climate, and optimize their green innovation initiatives. The findings bridge the gap between theory and practice, guiding managerial decision-making and facilitating the implementation of sustainable practices. Moreover, the study enriches the theoretical foundations of sustainability and innovation by applying established theories to the industrial context, contributing to a more holistic understanding of these critical concepts in the modern business landscape.