Abstract

This paper has analyzed the linkage between eco-innovation, green practices, and performance in oil producing firms in South-South Nigeria. The study sought to find out the effects of sustainable management practices on organizational productivity, efficiency and environmental responsibility in the oil sector of the region. Data collection was done using a survey research design on 252 respondents who were sampled among the oil-producing firms. The data were done with descriptive and inferential statistical procedures to determine the nature and strength of the relationship between the variables. Results found that environmental innovation and green practices have a great impact on organizational performance as they increase efficiency in the use of resources used, minimizing environmental hazards, and creating corporate identity. This paper also demonstrated that a company with cohesive ecological and environmental management systems and technologies is more inclined to enjoy long-term competitiveness and operational excellence. It concludes by stating that sustainable activities are not just needed to help the environment, but also economical to oil producing companies in Nigeria. The research suggests that a company should institutionalize green management structures, invest in innovation-based sustainability initiatives, and enhance its partnership with the environmental departments to ensure that the industrial activities in the area are clean and more responsible.