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The impact of eco-innovation on green buying behaviour: the moderating effect of emotional loyalty and generation

Nitika Sharma (School of Commerce, Finance and Accountancy, CHRIST University, Bangalore, India)
Arminda Paço (University of Beira Interior, Covilha, Portugal)
Pradeep Kautish (Department of Marketing, Institute of Management, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, India)

Management of Environmental Quality

ISSN: 1477-7835

Article publication date: 10 March 2022

Issue publication date: 27 April 2022

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Abstract

Purpose

This study intends to contribute to the literature of eco-innovation by examining the pro-environmental intentions and behaviour among consumers through their understanding of eco-innovation. Thus, the relationship among eco-innovation, general pro-social attitude, generativity, environmental concern, purchasing intentions and buying environmentally friendly products and the differences of the relationship between high and low emotional loyalty and Generation Y and Z were investigated via structural equation modelling (SEM).

Design/methodology/approach

Data were collected through an online questionnaire directed to Indian consumers, and analysis was done through partial least square structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) in two stages, i.e. measurement model and structural model.

Findings

Results confirm the relationships established in the proposed model, and some differences were found between the levels of emotional loyalty and the Generations Y and Z. The research shows that individualistic norms and perceived marketplace influence play a purposeful role in transforming environmental concerns into buying behaviour towards eco-innovation-driven products.

Practical implications

From a policy and management perspective, the results not only imply the importance of continuous performance and environmental improvement but also those policies hindering diffusion and adoption need to be addressed. Green buying is an elusive task but can be opportunely attained by marketers by adding elements of eco-innovations and understanding mindsets of consumers to create win–win situations for themselves and consumers.

Originality/value

The results reinforced that emotional loyalty and Generations Y and Z vitally impact consumers' green buying decision within the framework of eco-innovation and cognitive factors.

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Acknowledgements

This research is financed by national funds through the Foundation for Science and Technology (FCT) under the project UIDB/04630/2020.

Citation

Sharma, N., Paço, A. and Kautish, P. (2022), "The impact of eco-innovation on green buying behaviour: the moderating effect of emotional loyalty and generation", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 33 No. 4, pp. 1026-1045. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-11-2021-0267

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Emerald Publishing Limited

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