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Today, it becomes indispensable for businesses to have socially responsible behaviors and environmental approaches. Businesses should prioritize corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental innovation and environmental performance in order to avoid global environmental problems that may emerge as a result of irresponsible behaviours and lack of environmental protection. This study aims to propose a theoretical model for the relationship between CSR, environmental innovation and environmental performance. For this purpose, the relations between the variables were examined in the light of research and studies in the literature and a theoretical model was proposed based on the information obtained.

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