Optimizing Green Knowledge Acquisition for Sustainable Business Performance

This research paper investigates the relationship between green entrepreneurial orientation (GEO) and corporate sustainable performance (CSP), focusing on the mediating role of green knowledge acquisition (GKA) and the moderating effect of resource orchestration capability (ROC). The study utilizes a sample of 388 executives from 195 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UAE, employing partial least squares structural equation modeling to analyze the proposed relationships. Findings indicate that GEO positively influences the environmental, economic, and social dimensions of CSP, with GKA serving as a significant mediator. Additionally, the results suggest that higher levels of ROC enhance the indirect effects of GEO on CSP through GKA. The research contributes to the literature by providing insights into how manufacturing firms can leverage green entrepreneurship to improve sustainability and performance. It emphasizes the importance of GKA in fostering sustainable practices and highlights the need for further exploration of ROC's role in this context.