Translating stakeholders' pressure into environmental practices - The mediating role of knowledge management

Considering the growing awareness and increased pressure from various stakeholders about sustainable development, organizations placed green initiatives among their top priority; however, in doing so, they are neglecting the role of knowledge resources. Taking the lead from the stakeholder theory, this research seeks to investigate the relations between stakeholders' pressure (SP), corporate social responsibility (CSR), green innovation (GI), and the knowledge management process (KMP). Data was gathered through a survey from 318 respondents of the manufacturing industries of Pakistan, and hypotheses were proved using structural equation modeling (SEM). The findings reveal that SP has a significant positive impact on the KMP, CSR, and GI. Further, KMP was found to partially mediates these relationships. The conclusion signifies the critical role that SP can play in attaining environmental protection outcomes through CSR and GI in manufacturing industries. This study suggests valuable insights to policymakers and practitioners as how to conserve and enhance the stability of the environment through KMP in emerging economies. (C) 2020 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.