The Impact of Green Knowledge Management on Sustainable Development Goals and Green Innovation in French Economic Firms: A Structural Analysis

Abstract The study aimed to test the impact of Green Knowledge Management (GKM) on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Green Innovation (GI) in economic firms. The researcher collected data from lower, middle, and upper-level managers of small, medium, and large-sized manufacturing and services firms located in France. The data were analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) to explore how GKM processes (creation of green knowledge, acquisition, sharing, and application) impact SDGs (environmental, social, and economic sustainability) and GI (green technology, management innovation). According to the results, GKM significantly impacts both SDGs and GI. The dimensional analysis indicated that, except for acquiring green knowledge and its application, it showed an insignificant impact on green innovation. Finally, firm size and industry type were examined in relation to SDGs and GI. Regarding SDGs, firm size presented significant positive results. However, an insignificant result was found for firm size concerning GI. Similarly, the role of industry type was examined in relation to SDGs and GI, revealing significant results for both paths.