The role of green strategic alliances and their impact on green organizational identity and sustainability

• Published in: Benchmarking : an international journal
• Main Authors: Lopes Cancela, Beatriz, Coelho, Arnaldo, Neves, Maria Elisabete
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 02.10.2023
• ISSN: 1463-5771
• DOI: 10.1108/BIJ-05-2023-0332

Purpose This study aims to investigate the role of green strategic alliances (GSAs) in fostering a green shared vision (GSVis) and green shared value (GSV) and their impact on green organizational identity (GOI) and sustainability. Design/methodology/approach The authors employed structural equation modeling to analyze data collected through a 60-item questionnaire administered in Portugal and China, allowing the authors to test their theoretical model. Findings The findings of the authors' study indicate that green strategic alliances have a positive influence on the development of a GSVis and GSV in both countries. This, in turn, contributes to improved sustainability and the establishment of a GOI. Furthermore, the authors' results demonstrate that these alliances enhance GSV, resulting in enhanced sustainability performance and a stronger green identity, with a notable increase in awareness of environmental and social practices. Originality/value This article is innovative as it applies organizational learning and value creation theories to gain a deeper understanding of how alliances can shape the green identity of companies and contribute to their overall sustainability.