Title: Green innovation for sustainable development: the impact of research and development on environmental pollution reduction

Authors: Arezoo Zamany; Abbas Khamseh; Ali Khamseh

Addresses: Department of Technology Management, Faculty of Management and Economics, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran ' Department of Industrial Management, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran ' Department of Industrial Engineering, Karaj Branch, Islamic Azad University, Karaj, Iran

Abstract: In recent decades, mitigating environmental pollution has become a crucial objective for economies worldwide in pursuit of sustainable growth. However, the relationship between research and development (R&D) and its potential role in reducing environmental pollution remains relatively unexplored in sustainable development research. This study investigates the influence of green R&D on environmental pollution reduction. Through a comprehensive literature review, the study identifies five key components of green R&D: green intellectual capital, green ideas, green design, green investment, and rules and standards. The findings demonstrate that green R&D positively influences environmental pollution reduction, supporting its role as a driver for sustainable development and economic growth.

Keywords: green research and development; environmental pollution reduction; sustainable development; green innovation; environmental impact; sustainable economic growth.

DOI: 10.1504/IJTLID.2025.146725

International Journal of Technological Learning, Innovation and Development, 2025 Vol.16 No.2, pp.139 - 161

Received: 05 Jan 2024
Accepted: 12 Jul 2024
Published online: 16 Jun 2025 *

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