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2024 | OriginalPaper | Chapter

Eco-Innovative Actions and Small Business Performance

Authors : Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji, Ravinder Rena, Valerie Onyia Babatope, Omoyele Olufemi Samuel, Jubril Bolaji, Akinlabi Hameed Babatunde

Published in: Climate Governance and Corporate Eco-innovation

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Abstract

This chapter presents evidence regarding the association between eco-innovative actions and the sustainability performance of small businesses in Nigeria, which is Africa’s largest economy. It also examines the extent to which small businesses implement eco-innovative actions. Based on a survey of 480 owners-managers, we identify a significant relationship between eco-innovative actions and the sustainability performance of Nigerian small businesses. These eco-innovative actions are found to enhance the resources needed for sustainability performance. Therefore, it is recommended that businesses incorporate eco-innovative actions and sustainability practices into their strategic vision. This alignment with SDG13 is critical and may offer advantages for the environment.

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Metadata
Title
Eco-Innovative Actions and Small Business Performance
Authors
Olubiyi Timilehin Olasoji
Ravinder Rena
Valerie Onyia Babatope
Omoyele Olufemi Samuel
Jubril Bolaji
Akinlabi Hameed Babatunde
Copyright Year
2024
Book
Climate Governance and Corporate Eco-innovation

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-56422-2

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-56423-9

Copyright Year: 2024

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56423-9_12