Key drivers of green innovation: internal resources, external pressures and dynamic capabilities

Kui Ming Tiong and Xiao Xuan Lim

Innovation & Management Review, 2026, vol. 23, 236-250

Abstract: PurposeThis study examines the effects of internal resources, external pressures and dynamic capabilities on green innovation and identifies their type-specific factors, focusing on green product innovation and green process innovation in Malaysia.Design/methodology/approachGiven the presence of multiple potential factors, we employed Bayesian Model Averaging for linear regression, which is effective for handling uncertainty in variable selection using multiple models. In addition, we used ordinary least squares regression for checking the results’ robustness.FindingsBy analyzing survey data from 150 firms, the results of Bayesian linear regression indicate that external networks and external knowledge are key drivers of green innovation (GI), both in general and for each type of innovation. However, their relative importance is different, depending on the type - external networks have a strong effect on green product innovation (GPDI), but only a weak effect on green process innovation (GPCI). Technological advantage strongly affects GPDI, while organizational support has a moderate effect on GPCI.Originality/valueBased on an integrative framework, this study provides a comprehensive understanding of how internal, external and dynamic factors influence green innovation and also highlights the significance of their type-specific dynamics. The results further emphasize the crucial role of government policies in promoting collaboration and strategic partnerships, through initiatives that enhance and support research and development activities.

Keywords: Green innovation; Internal resources; External pressures; Dynamic capabilities (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
References: Add references at CitEc
Citations:

Downloads: (external link)
https://www.emerald.com/inmr/article/doi/10.1108/I ... n-internal-resources (text/html)
https://www.emerald.com/inmr/article-pdf/doi/10.11 ... r-10-2025-0267en.pdf (application/pdf)

Related works:
This item may be available elsewhere in EconPapers: Search for items with the same title.

Export reference: BibTeX RIS (EndNote, ProCite, RefMan) HTML/Text

Persistent link: https://EconPapers.repec.org/RePEc:eme:inmrpp:inmr-10-2025-0267

DOI: 10.1108/INMR-10-2025-0267

Access Statistics for this article

Innovation & Management Review is currently edited by Moacir de Miranda Oliveira Junior

More articles in Innovation & Management Review from Emerald Group Publishing Limited
Bibliographic data for series maintained by Emerald Support ().