Integrating Sustainable Technologies into Business Operations: Resilient Innovative Social Economic Growth as Moderator

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of integrating sustainable technologies into business operations on resilient innovative social economic growth in Aceh Province, while exploring the mediating role of business innovation and the moderating role of local policy support. The primary focus is on the application of green technologies, such as IoT for agriculture and renewable energy, in medium-sized enterprises to enhance economic resilience against environmental risks. The research employs a quantitative method with a cross-sectional survey design. The population comprises 350 medium-sized enterprises in the agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing sectors in Aceh. A sample of 200 medium-sized enterprises was selected using stratified purposive sampling, with inclusion criteria limited to those that have adopted sustainable technologies. Data were collected via questionnaires based on a Likert scale. Data analysis was conducted using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) with AMOS software version 26. The results indicate a significant positive relationship between the integration of sustainable technologies and business innovation, as well as resilient innovative social economic growth, with business innovation partially mediating this effect. Local policy support moderates the relationship between the independent and dependent variables. These findings underscore the need for incentive policies to strengthen the adoption of green technologies in Aceh, supporting sustainable social economic development.