Al-Kharaj: Journal of Islamic Economic and Business
Vol. 8 No. 3 (2026): All articles in this issue include authors from 3 countries of origin (Indonesi

The Impact of Digital Financial Literacy on MSME Sustainability Performance through Green Investment among MSMEs in South Sulawesi

Khusnul Khatimah (Master of Management Program, Graduate School, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Muryani Arsal (Master of Management Program, Graduate School, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)
Ismail Badollahi (Master of Management Program, Graduate School, Universitas Muhammadiyah Makassar)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Aug 2026

Abstract

This study aims to analyze the influence of digital financial literacy on the sustainability performance of MSMEs, the influence of digital financial literacy on green investment, the influence of green investment on MSME sustainability performance, and the role of green investment as a mediating variable in the relationship between digital financial literacy and MSME sustainability performance within the context of the circular economy. A quantitative approach was employed, utilizing a survey method involving 343 MSME owners in South Sulawesi Province selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected via questionnaires and analyzed using Structural Equation Modeling–Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) with the aid of SmartPLS 4.0. The results indicate that digital financial literacy has a positive and significant effect on both MSME sustainability performance and green investment. Green investment also positively and significantly affects MSME sustainability performance and mediates the relationship between digital financial literacy and MSME sustainability performance. The findings confirm that enhancing digital financial literacy encourages the adoption of green investment, which ultimately improves MSME sustainability performance. These results are expected to provide valuable insights for the government, financial institutions, and MSME owners in supporting digital transformation and the implementation of sustainable business practices.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

alkharaj

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance

Description

Al-Kharaj, Journal of Islamic Economic and Business is peer-reviewed journal published by program studi ekonomi syariah , Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Palopo. Al-Kharaj focus on the research of Islamic Economic and Business. The aims of this journal is to explore and develop economic related ...