Drivers and consequences of green product and process innovation: A systematic review, conceptual framework, and future outlook. (November 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tariq, Adeel; Badir, Yuosre F.; Tariq, Waqas; Bhutta, Umair Saeed
• Is Part Of: Technology in society. Volume 51(2017)
• Page Start: 8
• Page End: 23
• Publication Date: 2017-11
• Subjects: Drivers -- Consequences -- Green product innovation -- Green process innovation -- Systematic literature review; Technology -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; 303.483
• DOI: 10.1016/j.techsoc.2017.06.002
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0160-791X

Abstract

Abstract: Drawing clear conclusions from the literature on green innovation is challenging, due to its sheer breadth and the inconsistent insights it offers. This study systematically addresses this issue by conducting a systematic literature review of articles on innovation in green products and processes, with the aim of enhancing conceptual clarity and consistency, thus, advancing theory and research. This study reviewed 195 articles relating to both green product and process innovation published during 1991–2016. The articles were analyzed in terms of key attributes of green product and process innovation using content analysis. Based on the analysis, this study identifies the key drivers and consequences, mediators and moderators and develops a conceptual framework of green product and process innovation. It also discusses the limitations and main theories of green innovation literature, and articulates potential paths for future research. Highlights: First, this systematic literature review provides a coherent picture of drivers and consequences of green product and process innovation in a meaningful way and develops a conceptual framework based on findings. Second, it provides comprehensive outlook of growth in green innovation research. Finally, it gives description of the leading theories, existing limitations in the literature and highlights promising avenues for future research.