Sustainability Orientation, Environmental Knowledge Integration, and Strength of Ties: Governance and Sustainable Performance in Regulated Agribusiness

Neudenir de Sena Silva, Sérgio Castro Gomes, Emílio José Montero Arruda Filho and Simone Vasconcelos Ribeiro Galina

Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 2025, vol. 32, issue 6, 7310-7325

Abstract: This study investigates the complex interplay between Sustainability Orientation (SO), Environmental Knowledge Integration, and Strength of Ties (ST) as drivers of Sustainable Performance (SP) in regulated agribusiness contexts. Grounded in theories of social capital, dynamic capabilities, and institutional governance, the research examines how internal sustainability strategies, knowledge management mechanisms, and relational networks interact under conditions of regulatory pressure and resource intensity. Using empirical data from 353 enterprises in Brazil's São Francisco Valley, the study applies partial least squares structural equation modeling to test direct, mediated, and moderated effects among the core constructs. Results indicate that SO alone does not guarantee improved performance unless mediated by effective knowledge integration. ST presents dual effects—enhancing knowledge exchange and compliance when balanced, but reducing innovation through informational redundancy when overly dense. Governance emerges as a critical structuring force, aligning stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and sustainability objectives. These findings provide theoretical contributions to sustainability governance and practical insights for agribusiness firms navigating institutional complexity. The study underscores that SP in regulated environments depends not only on strategic intent but also on organizational learning and adaptive network configurations.

Date: 2025
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