Does Ecological Sustainability Really Matter? Evaluation of Its Mediating Role in the Relationship between Innovation and Competitiveness

Organizational studies highlight the role of innovation for competitiveness, but few them address ecological sustainability as one variables in this relationship. The traditional model only considers economic growth to be anchored dimension innovation, disregarding environment. Thus, purpose study was analyze influence on relationship between and global competitiveness. To reach goal manuscript, a database used that included indicators from 119 countries present Global Competitiveness Report WEF Innovation Index. data were treated using regression analysis with mediation techniques. results suggest significant This work shows importance increase country’s innovative activity consequently its Additionally, it draws attention gap these relationships at country level. In terms practical contributions, findings support recommendation companies focus actions environmental management improving increasing organizational performance long-term survival. Finally, research also lack an important indicator report addressing countries’