Organizational Psychological Resources and Green Innovation: A Pathway to Sustainable Business Resilience in Emerging Economies

Organizational resilience has become a strategic priority for firms facing environmental, economic, and institutional disruptions, particularly in emerging economies where access to financial and technological resources remains limited. This study examined the influence of organizational psychological resources on sustainable business resilience through the mediating role of green innovation in formalized firms in northern Peru. A quantitative, cross-sectional, and explanatory design was applied to data from 130 firms, each represented by a manager or coordinator. The model included three latent constructs: organizational psychological resources, green innovation, and sustainable business resilience, measured through 27 Likert-scale indicators. Data were analyzed using covariance-based structural equation modeling with the WLSMV estimator in lavaan. The results showed strong measurement quality, with standardized loadings between 0.898 and 0.988, Cronbach’s alpha values from 0.985 to 0.990, composite reliability above 0.992, and AVE above 0.929. The structural model showed satisfactory fit and confirmed that organizational psychological resources positively influenced green innovation, while green innovation positively influenced sustainable business resilience. The indirect effect was significant, indicating partial mediation. The findings suggest that psychological well-being, work engagement, and empowerment constitute key internal resources for transforming green innovation into sustainable resilience.