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Green entrepreneurship linked to stronger SDG performance in SMEs

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Research area:Business, Management and AccountingEnvironmental Sustainability in BusinessStrategy and Management

What the study found

Green entrepreneurship was found to contribute significantly to Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) performance in small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The study also found that green strategic planning, meaning planning focused on environmental goals, mediates this relationship, and that governmental policy support strengthens that mediation.

Why the authors say this matters

The authors conclude that green entrepreneurship is a valuable organizational resource for aligning firm capabilities with sustainability objectives. The study suggests that external mechanisms such as policy support can interact with internal resources to improve firm performance, and it says the findings provide actionable insights for firms and policymakers pursuing SDG targets.

What the researchers tested

The researchers proposed and empirically tested a model based on the Resource-Based View (RBV), which treats firm resources as drivers of performance, and the stakeholder extension of that view (SRBV). They used data from 2,512 responses from senior managers in 726 manufacturing and service SMEs in Taiwan.

What worked and what didn't

Green entrepreneurship showed a significant positive contribution to SDG performance. Green strategic planning helped translate green entrepreneurship into action by mediating the relationship, and governmental policy support amplified that mediated effect.

What to keep in mind

The abstract does not describe detailed limitations. The study is based on SMEs in Taiwan and on the specific SDG outcomes discussed in the abstract, especially SDG 8 and SDG 12.

Key points

  • Green entrepreneurship was associated with better SDG performance in Taiwanese SMEs.
  • Green strategic planning mediated the link between green entrepreneurship and SDG performance.
  • Governmental policy support strengthened the mediation effect of green strategic planning.
  • The study used survey responses from 2,512 senior managers in 726 manufacturing and service SMEs.
  • The abstract highlights SDG 8 and SDG 12 as the main sustainability outcomes discussed.

Disclosure

Research title:
Green entrepreneurship linked to stronger SDG performance in SMEs
Publication date:
2026-04-07
DOI:
10.1007/s11846-026-01001-4
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