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Venturing green: the impact of sustainable business model innovation on corporate environmental performance in social enterprises

Leul Girma et al.

Management Research Review2025https://doi.org/10.1108/mrr-07-2024-0534article
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Purpose This study aims to explore the potential of social enterprises (SEs) in promoting sustainable practices, focusing on their role in reshaping corporate environmental performance (CEP) through sustainable business model innovation (SBMI). Specifically, it examines the impact of SBMI on CEP and the moderating effect of external collaboration (EC). Design/methodology/approach This study analyses the influence of SBMI on the CEP of 500 Canadian SEs. Chi-square tests, structural equation modelling, correlation analysis and regression analysis were used to assess the relationships between SBMI, CEP and EC. Findings Results reveal that SBMI positively influences CEP by enabling SEs to offer environmentally sustainable products and services. In addition, collaboration with diverse stakeholders significantly enhances the effectiveness of SBMI in achieving environmental objectives. Originality/value By incorporating ecological modernization theory and institutional theory, this study provides fresh insights into the environmental impact of SEs. It underscores the importance of SEs addressing regulatory, social and cultural factors to support their sustainability and legitimacy.

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@article{leul2025,
  title        = {{Venturing green: the impact of sustainable business model innovation on corporate environmental performance in social enterprises}},
  author       = {Leul Girma et al.},
  journal      = {Management Research Review},
  year         = {2025},
  doi          = {https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1108/mrr-07-2024-0534},
}

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0.57

Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40

F · citation impact0.57 × 0.4 = 0.23
M · momentum0.78 × 0.15 = 0.12
V · venue signal0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03
R · text relevance †0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20

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