Abstract
This article investigates the impact of R&D support on sustainable innovation through the mediating role of green technology transfer. Based on our analysis of data from 220 firms in Vietnam, we find the following: (1) R&D support has a positive impact on green technology transfer, (2) green technology transfer mediates the relationship between R&D support and sustainable innovation, and (3) The influence of green technology transfer on sustainable innovation is heightened in the presence of a firm's commitment to environmental ethics. These findings underline the critical role of government R&D funding in shaping sustainable innovation in emerging markets. The findings further show the crucial role of environmental commitment as a moderating factor in green technology transfer contexts. Managing the interaction between green technology transfer and a firm's commitment to environmental ethics is essential to optimize the benefits of sustainable innovation. This study offers practical insights for firms seeking to improve their sustainable innovation outcomes.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | sd.2936 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Sustainable Development |
| Early online date | 24 Feb 2024 |
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| Publication status | E-pub ahead of print - 24 Feb 2024 |
Bibliographical note
Acknowledgments:This research was supported by the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Keywords
- government R&D funding
- R&D support
- innovation
- sustainable development
- green technology transfer