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The purpose of this study is to examine the vital link between manufacturing firms and the environment, delving into the intricate connections among factors affecting these firms. Specifically, it investigates how the environmental performance of manufacturing firms is shaped by their adoption of environmental management practices and the regulatory environment in which they operate.

Data are currently being collected through a structured questionnaire from employees working in manufacturing firms in Pakistan. Random sampling was used to select the participants. The hypotheses were tested using PLS-SEM analysis.

The study reveals a positive correlation between green manufacturing practices and superior environmental performance. Effective environmental management systems further help firms reduce their environmental footprint. External environmental regulations play a significant role as moderators, influencing the strength and direction of the relationship between green manufacturing, environmental management and environmental performance.

The practical implications offer valuable insights and guidance for manufacturing companies seeking to improve their environmental responsibility and performance. Additionally, policymakers gain insights into how regulatory frameworks can be designed or modified to better support sustainability efforts within the manufacturing sector.

This study offers timely insights for sustainable business practices, aligning with corporate responsibility efforts. It contributes to both academic knowledge and provides actionable guidance for fostering environmentally responsible practices in the manufacturing sector.

This study explored how COVID-19 moderated the relationship between organizational learning capabilities (OLCs), technological innovation (TI), supply chain management (SMC) processes and enterprise performance (EP). It aimed to give ideas on how organizations could change and do well during big disruptions.

Design: A structured questionnaire served as the data collection tool, employing a stratified sampling technique. Partial least squares (PLS) was utilized for data processing. Information was gathered from the automobile industry in Xian, China, providing an in-depth understanding of how COVID-19 moderated the variables under examination.

The study discovered that COVID-19 changed how organizational learning, TI, SCM and EP interacted. Some organizations had trouble keeping up with learning and innovation, but others used them to make their SCM stronger, leading to better performance. Also, different effects of COVID-19 were seen in various industries and organizations.

This study provided practical implications for managers, policymakers and practitioners. It emphasized fostering OLCs and TI as crucial for resilience during disruptions like COVID-19. Strategic investments in SCM were highlighted to mitigate disruptions and seize opportunities. Additionally, context-specific approaches were underscored for navigating pandemic-induced challenges.

This study enhanced existing literature by analyzing how COVID-19 moderated the link between organizational learning, TI, SCM and EP. Through diverse methodologies and organizational contexts, it offered fresh insights into dynamic organizational responses to disruptions, advancing both theoretical understanding and practical knowledge in the field.

This study examines the ethical challenges faced by Jordanian enterprises in implementing sustainable business models (SBMs) aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 12 (SDG 12) – Responsible Consumption and Production. It focuses on how economic constraints, cultural influences and sustainability awareness shape these challenges in an emerging market context.

A quantitative research approach was used, involving a survey of 496 business leaders across various sectors in Jordan. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with SmartPLS to assess the relationships among economic constraints, cultural factors, sustainability awareness and ethical challenges in SBMs.

The findings indicate that significant ethical challenges arise from Jordan’s economic constraints, such as resource scarcity and limited access to finance, which complicate the alignment with SDG 12. Cultural values, particularly the emphasis on community and social cohesion, play a crucial role in ethical decision-making. However, the lack of sustainability education and awareness intensifies these challenges, especially among small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

The study highlights the need for policymakers to provide financial support and incentives to promote sustainable practices. Business leaders are encouraged to integrate cultural values into ethical decision-making and to invest in sustainability education to mitigate these challenges.

This research provides new insights into the ethical dimensions of SBMs in emerging markets, offering practical recommendations for enhancing sustainability in resource-constrained environments like Jordan.