Purpose: The aim of this study is to examine the influences of different factors on green innovation in Vietnamese construction enterprises.
Theoretical framework: The theoretical framework is built upon the resource-based view, the model of organizational innovation, and stakeholder theory.
Design/methodology/approach: The research carries out a literature survey related to construction enterprises, then empirical analysis is conducted among 450 employees and managers at all level working in this field with the results analyzed using Cronbach’s Alpha analysis, exploratory factor analysis, pearson correlation analysis, linear regression analysis and One - way ANOVA analysis.
Findings: The results demonstrate that using renewable energy is well represented for green innovation in the Vietnamese construction industry and quantitative results also show positive impacts of all factors studied on green innovation: Green dynamic capabilities, Green creativity, Green knowledge sharing, Corporate environmental ethics, Pressure from industry competitors and regulators. In addition, the result affirmed there are statistically significant differences in the level of green innovation between construction enterprises of size and age, but not types of firm.
Research, Practical & Social implications: The study proposes solutions for both enterprises and regulators – one of the external stakeholders to develop green innovation in the construction sector.