Impact of Green Intellectual Capital upon Sustainable Performance of Pakistan’s Manufacturing Industry

Abstract

The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of green intellectual capital (GIC) on sustainable performance (SP). For this purpose, survey approach design was adopted. Population of the study was manufacturing firms. Non-probability convenience sampling technique was used. Total 214 completed questionnaire were used in the analysis. Unit of analysis were organizations. Findings revealed that there is significant positive correlation among predictors and criterion moreover, predictors significantly predictors sustainable performance. GIC, encompassing green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital, is explored as a driver of environmental sustainability and competitive advantage. Through a quantitative analysis, the research identifies how the integration of eco-friendly knowledge, innovation, and practices into business operations contributes to the long-term performance of manufacturing firms. The findings highlight that organizations leveraging GIC experience improved resource efficiency, reduced environmental impact, and enhanced corporate reputation, ultimately fostering sustainable growth and industry-wide environmental responsibility. It is concluded that importance of GIC and SP must be raised in seminars to prevent environmental issues. Future studies can add moderators like green human resources management (HRM) and environmental corporate social responsibility (ECSR) in the theoretical and conceptual models.