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Sustainability Practices and Business Performance of Small-scale Renewable Energy Enterprises in South-east Nigeria

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: This study examined the influence of sustainability practices on the business performance of small-scale renewable energy enterprises in South-East Nigeria. A survey research design was adopted, and data were collected from 318 owners and managers of registered renewable energy enterprises using a structured questionnaire. Descriptive statistics, Pearson Product-Moment Correlation, and multiple regression were used for data analysis. The findings revealed that green practices, resource-use efficiency, and social and cooperative-based sustainability practices significantly improved business performance. The study concludes that integrating sustainability practices enhances enterprise competitiveness and recommends greater environmental responsibility, efficient resource utilization, cooperative engagement, and supportive government policies.

Source: Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)

DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.21994902

Authors: Aku-Ibe, Chidinma Celestina, Agu, Paul Chinedu

Institution: Federal Polytechnic Nekede

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Sustainability in Business

Subfield: Marketing

Field: Business, Management and Accounting

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure, Climate action

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W7203677801

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