Relationship between eco-innovations and the impact on business performance: an empirical survey research on the Brazilian textile industry

Abstract

This study draws from the resource-based theory and investigates the interrelationships between three types of eco-innovation (process, product,organizational) and their impact on business performance. Using a structural equation design with 70 samples collected from textile industry,research results showthat business performance is affected by product and organizational eco-innovations. The process and product eco-innovationssignificantly influence the effects of organizational eco-innovation, and there are connections between process and product eco-innovations. Researchreveals that each type of eco-innovation has its own attributes, determinants, and contributions to business performance. Study on the textile sectorbroadens the discussion of interdependence and co-evolutionary relationships among different types of eco-innovation and demonstrates that thedevelopment of efficient innovation programs requires a holistic view and organizational and technological capabilities