The phrase "as a key factor in the" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing the importance or significance of a particular element in a broader context or situation.
Example: "The research indicates that communication is a key factor in the success of team projects."
Alternatives: "an essential element in the" or "a crucial component in the".
The denuding of mountains was being seen as a key factor in the landslides and flooding.
It was hailed by Europe's climate and energy commissioner Miguel Cañete as a key factor in the end agreement.
Many point to the Fed's December rate hike as a key factor in the stock market's tumble.
Green groups pointed to the rise in renewable energy generation, which hit 19% last year, as a key factor in the emissions fall.
She sees the demise of service as a key factor in the demise of the high street, "because it allowed the internet to take over.
Last year, the International Atomic Energy Agency pointed to a misguided faith in the safety of nuclear power as a key factor in the Fukushima accident.
The assessment, published on Tuesday, cites the chemicals as a key factor in the decline of bees, alongside the loss of flower-rich habitats meadows and disease.
The interim manager said he was envious of Paris Saint-Germain's squad after Tuesday's Champions League game, citing the strength of their bench as a key factor in the 2-1 defeat.
Meanwhile David Saker, England's Australian bowling coach who is one of the leading advocates of the rotation policy, is regarded by the tourists as a key factor in the problems their batsmen have encountered thus far.
Its focal point is to create a network that enables knowledge sharing something that the organisation sees as a key factor in the future success of females in the tech world.
During his 70-year reign, Bhumibol enjoyed near-universal public support, and as the Thai government oscillated between civilian and military rule, his endorsement was seen as a key factor in the legitimization of political power.
