Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries

Amid rising global concerns around social inequality and environmental degradation, this study examines the impact of social entrepreneurship orientation (SEO) and environmental orientation (EO) on sustainability outcomes among firms in Ecuador—an emerging economy with a progressive regulatory frame...

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المؤلف الرئيسي: Baber, Hasnan (author)
مؤلفون آخرون: Sarango-Lalangui, Paul (author), Merkbawi, Rayan (author), Fatorachian, Hajar (author), Maalouf, jamal (author)
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dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Sustainable
Entrepreneurship
Environmental orientation
Green innovation performance
Social performance
Economics
Regulatory forces
Emerging markets
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description Amid rising global concerns around social inequality and environmental degradation, this study examines the impact of social entrepreneurship orientation (SEO) and environmental orientation (EO) on sustainability outcomes among firms in Ecuador—an emerging economy with a progressive regulatory framework. Drawing on data from 474 Ecuadorian firms across multiple sectors, this study investigates the influence of distinct dimensions of SEO-social innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, and socialness on social performance, as well as the impact of internal and external dimensions of EO on green innovation performance (GIP). Based on partial least squares structural equation modelling, the findings reveal that among SEO dimensions, socialness, defined as the centrality of social mission, exerts the strongest positive influence on social performance. External EO, reflecting responsiveness to stakeholders and regulatory pressures, significantly predicts GIP, whereas internal EO demonstrates no significant effect. Furthermore, regulatory forces positively influence both social performance and GIP and function as critical institutional drivers in shaping sustainable business practices. Moreover, social performance significantly enhances green innovation outcomes, reinforcing the interconnectedness of social and environmental priorities in corporate sustainability. By integrating strategic orientations and institutional pressures, this study advances the understanding of how sustainable entrepreneurship unfolds in emerging markets and provides practical implications for firms and policymakers seeking to align profit, purpose, and environmental responsibility.
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spelling Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundariesBaber, HasnanSarango-Lalangui, PaulMerkbawi, RayanFatorachian, HajarMaalouf, jamalSustainableEntrepreneurshipEnvironmental orientationGreen innovation performanceSocial performanceEconomicsRegulatory forcesEmerging marketsAmid rising global concerns around social inequality and environmental degradation, this study examines the impact of social entrepreneurship orientation (SEO) and environmental orientation (EO) on sustainability outcomes among firms in Ecuador—an emerging economy with a progressive regulatory framework. Drawing on data from 474 Ecuadorian firms across multiple sectors, this study investigates the influence of distinct dimensions of SEO-social innovativeness, risk-taking, proactiveness, and socialness on social performance, as well as the impact of internal and external dimensions of EO on green innovation performance (GIP). Based on partial least squares structural equation modelling, the findings reveal that among SEO dimensions, socialness, defined as the centrality of social mission, exerts the strongest positive influence on social performance. External EO, reflecting responsiveness to stakeholders and regulatory pressures, significantly predicts GIP, whereas internal EO demonstrates no significant effect. Furthermore, regulatory forces positively influence both social performance and GIP and function as critical institutional drivers in shaping sustainable business practices. Moreover, social performance significantly enhances green innovation outcomes, reinforcing the interconnectedness of social and environmental priorities in corporate sustainability. By integrating strategic orientations and institutional pressures, this study advances the understanding of how sustainable entrepreneurship unfolds in emerging markets and provides practical implications for firms and policymakers seeking to align profit, purpose, and environmental responsibility.Elsevier2025-11-12T07:29:09Z2025-11-12T07:29:09Z2025Peer-ReviewedPublished versioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersioninfo:eu-repo/semantics/articleapplication/pdfBaber, H., Sarango-Lalangui, P., Merkbawi, R., Fatorachian, H., & Maalouf, J. (2025). Green Impact: How Social and Environmental Orientations Shape Sustainability in Ecuadorian Businesses under Regulatory Framework. Sustainable Technology and Entrepreneurship, 100121. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stae.2025.100121https://hdl.handle.net/11073/3230710.1016/j.stae.2025.100121enhttps://doi.org/10.1016/j.stae.2025.100121Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 Internationalhttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/oai:repository.aus.edu:11073/323072025-11-12T11:20:50Z
spellingShingle Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
Baber, Hasnan
Sustainable
Entrepreneurship
Environmental orientation
Green innovation performance
Social performance
Economics
Regulatory forces
Emerging markets
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title Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
title_full Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
title_fullStr Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
title_full_unstemmed Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
title_short Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
title_sort Green impact: Unveiling the influence of social and environmental values on sustainable entrepreneurship within regulatory boundaries
topic Sustainable
Entrepreneurship
Environmental orientation
Green innovation performance
Social performance
Economics
Regulatory forces
Emerging markets
url https://hdl.handle.net/11073/32307