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This cluster of papers explores the drivers, impacts, and implications of green consumer behavior, environmental innovation, and sustainable business practices. It delves into topics such as corporate environmental strategy, green marketing, ethical consumption, and the influence of stakeholders on sustainability practices. The research also investigates the relationship between consumer behavior and environmental management, aiming to understand the motivations and barriers to green consumption.

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Green Consumption; Environmental Innovation; Sustainable Business; Consumer Behavior; Corporate Environmental Strategy; Green Marketing; Sustainability Practices; Eco-Innovation; Ethical Consumption; Environmental Management

Sustainability‐oriented Innovation: A Systematic Review

2015-05-17

Richard Adams , Sally Jeanrenaud , John Bessant +2 more

This paper is intended as a contribution to the ongoing conceptual development of sustainability‐oriented innovation (SOI) and provides initial guidance on becoming and being sustainable. The authors organize and integrate … This paper is intended as a contribution to the ongoing conceptual development of sustainability‐oriented innovation (SOI) and provides initial guidance on becoming and being sustainable. The authors organize and integrate the diverse body of empirical literature relating to SOI and, in doing so, develop a synthesized conceptual framework onto which SOI practices and processes can be mapped. Sustainability‐oriented innovation involves making intentional changes to an organization's philosophy and values, as well as to its products, processes or practices to serve the specific purpose of creating and realizing social and environmental value in addition to economic returns. A critical reading of previous literature relating to environmental management and sustainability reveals how little attention has been paid to SOI, and what exists is only partial. In a review of 100 scholarly articles and 27 grey sources drawn from the period of the three Earth Summits (1992, 2002 and 2012), the authors address four specific deficiencies that have given rise to these limitations: the meaning of SOI; how it has been conceptualized; its treatment as a dichotomous phenomenon; and a general failure to reflect more contemporary practices. The authors adopt a framework synthesis approach involving first constructing an initial architecture of the landscape grounded in previous studies, which is subsequently iteratively tested, shaped, refined and reinforced into a model of SOI with data drawn from included studies: so advancing theoretical development in the field of SOI.

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Sustainability-oriented innovation of SMEs: a systematic review

2013-07-23

Johanna Klewitz , Erik G. Hansen

Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to green hotel choice: Testing the effect of environmental friendly activities

2009-04-29

Heesup Han , Li-Tzang Hsu , Chwen Sheu

WHY COMPANIES GO GREEN: A MODEL OF ECOLOGICAL RESPONSIVENESS.

2000-08-01

Pratima Bansal , K. F. Roth

The authors conducted a qualitative study of the motivations and contextual factors that induce corporate ecological responsiveness. Analytic induction applied to data collected from 53 firms in the United Kingdom … The authors conducted a qualitative study of the motivations and contextual factors that induce corporate ecological responsiveness. Analytic induction applied to data collected from 53 firms in the United Kingdom and Japan revealed three motivations: competitiveness, legitimation, and ecological responsibility. These motivations were influenced by three contextual conditions: field cohesion, issue salience, and individual concern. In this article, the authors also identify the conditions that likely lead to high corporate ecological responsiveness.

Sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainability innovation: categories and interactions

2010-07-06

Stefan Schaltegger , Marcus Wagner

Abstract The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework to position sustainable entrepreneurship in relation to sustainability innovation. The framework builds on a typology of sustainable entrepreneurship, develops … Abstract The purpose of this paper is to propose a framework to position sustainable entrepreneurship in relation to sustainability innovation. The framework builds on a typology of sustainable entrepreneurship, develops it by including social and institutional entrepreneurship, i.e. the application of the entrepreneurial approach towards meeting societal goals and towards changing market contexts, and relates it to sustainability innovation. The framework provides a reference for managers to introduce sustainability innovation and to pursue sustainable entrepreneurship. Methodologically, the paper develops an approach of qualitative measurement of sustainable entrepreneurship and how to assess the position of a company in a classification matrix. The degree of environmental or social responsibility orientation in the company is assessed on the basis of environmental and social goals and policies, the organization of environmental and social management in the company and the communication of environmental and social issues. The market impact of the company is measured on the basis of market share, sales growth and reactions of competitors. The paper finds conditions under which sustainable entrepreneurship and sustainability innovation emerge spontaneously. The research has implications for theory and practitioners in that it clarifies which firms are most likely under specific conditions to make moves towards sustainability innovation. The paper makes a contribution in showing that extant research needs to be expanded with regard to motivations for innovation and that earlier models of sustainable entrepreneurship need to be refined. Copyright © 2010 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

A Resource-Based Perspective On Corporate Environmental Performance And Profitability

1997-06-01

Michael V. Russo , Paul A. Fouts

Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm, we posited that environmental performance and economic performance are positively linked and that industry growth moderates the relationship, with the returns to … Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm, we posited that environmental performance and economic performance are positively linked and that industry growth moderates the relationship, with the returns to environmental performance higher in high-growth industries. We tested these hypotheses with an analysis of 243 Finns over two years, using independently developed environmental ratings. Results indicate that “it pays to be green” and that this relationship strengthens with industry growth. We conclude by highlighting the study's academic and managerial implications, making special reference to the social issues in management literature.

The Influence of Green Innovation Performance on Corporate Advantage in Taiwan

2006-07-11

Yu‐Shan Chen , Shyh-Bao Lai , Chao‐Tung Wen

Stakeholder influences on sustainability practices in the Canadian forest products industry

2004-01-01

Sanjay Sharma , Irene Henriques

We examined how managers' perceptions of different types of stakeholder influences in the Canadian forestry industry affect the types of sustainability practices that their firms adopt. Both influences involving withholding … We examined how managers' perceptions of different types of stakeholder influences in the Canadian forestry industry affect the types of sustainability practices that their firms adopt. Both influences involving withholding of resources by social and ecological stakeholders and those involving directed usage of resources from economic stakeholders were found to drive such practices. We found that the industry and its stakeholders have moved beyond a focus on early stages of sustainability performance such as pollution control and eco-efficiency. However, more advanced practices, such as those involving the redefinition of business and industrial ecosystems where firms locate in a region so that they can exchange and utilize wastes generated by other firms, are in their infancy. Stakeholders and firms in the industry are focused on the intermediate sustainability phases involving recirculation of materials and redesign of processes including sustainable harvesting of lumber. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

EFFECTS OF "BEST PRACTICES" OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ON COST ADVANTAGE: THE ROLE OF COMPLEMENTARY ASSETS.

2000-08-01

Petra Christmann

Research on the effects on firm performance of “best practices” of environmental management, which are supposed to enable firms to simultaneously protect the environment and reduce costs, has so far … Research on the effects on firm performance of “best practices” of environmental management, which are supposed to enable firms to simultaneously protect the environment and reduce costs, has so far ignored the roles of existing firm resources and capabilities. Drawing on the resource-based view of the firm, this study analyzes whether complementary assets are required to gain cost advantage from implementing best practices. Results based on survey data from 88 chemical companies indicate that capabilities for process innovation and implementation are complementary assets that moderate the relationship between best practices and cost advantage, a significant factor in determining firm performance.

Mainstreaming Green Product Innovation: Why and How Companies Integrate Environmental Sustainability

2010-02-05

Rosa Maria Dangelico , Devashish Pujari

DOES IT PAY TO BE GREEN? AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN EMISSION REDUCTION AND FIRM PERFORMANCE

1996-03-01

Stuart L. Hart , Gautam Ahuja

Evidence can be marshalled to support either the view that pollution abatement is a cost burden on firms and is detrimental to competitiveness, or that reducing emissions increases efficiency and … Evidence can be marshalled to support either the view that pollution abatement is a cost burden on firms and is detrimental to competitiveness, or that reducing emissions increases efficiency and saves money, giving firms a cost advantage. In an effort to resolve this seeming paradox, the relationship between emissions reduction and firm performance is examined empirically for a sample of S&P 500 firms using data drawn from the Investor Responsibility Research Center's Corporate Environmental Profile and Compustat. The results indicate that efforts to prevent pollution and reduce emissions drop to the ‘bottom line’ within one to two years of initiation and that those firms with the highest emission levels stand the most to gain.

Assessing the impact of environmental management systems on corporate and environmental performance

2002-12-05

Steven A. Melnyk , Robert Sroufe , Roger J. Calantone

Abstract There has been an increase in interest towards corporate activities aimed at reducing or eliminating the waste created during the production, use and/or disposal of the firm’s products. Prior … Abstract There has been an increase in interest towards corporate activities aimed at reducing or eliminating the waste created during the production, use and/or disposal of the firm’s products. Prior research has focused on the need for such activities, while current research tries to identify those components that encourage or discourage such activities. As a result of the introduction of ISO 14001, attention has turned to corporate environmental management systems (EMS). The underlying assumption is that such a system is critical to a firm’s ability to reduce waste and pollution while simultaneously improving overall performance. This study evaluates this assumption. Drawing on data provided by a survey of North American managers, their attitudes toward EMS and ISO 14001, this study assesses the relative effects of having a formal but uncertified EMS compared to having a formal, certified system. The results strongly demonstrate that firms in possession of a formal EMS perceive impacts well beyond pollution abatement and see a critical positive impact on many dimensions of operations performance. The results also show that firms having gone through EMS certification experience a greater impact on performance than do firms that have not certified their EMS. Additionally, experience with these systems over time has a greater impact on the selection and use of environmental options. These results demonstrate the need for further investigation into EMS, the environmental options a firm chooses, and the direct and indirect relationships between these systems and performance.

Determinants of environmental innovation in US manufacturing industries

2003-03-01

Smita B. Brunnermeier , Mark A. Cohen

Can socio-demographics still play a role in profiling green consumers? A review of the evidence and an empirical investigation

2003-03-25

Adamantios Diamantopoulos , Bodo B. Schlegelmilch , Rudolf R. Sinkovics +1 more

Towards the Sustainable Corporation: Win-Win-Win Business Strategies for Sustainable Development

1994-01-01

John Elkington

From the sustainable development policies of far-sighted governments to the increasing environmental awareness—and cynicism—of consumers, a range of pressures is being brought to bear on business to improve its environmental … From the sustainable development policies of far-sighted governments to the increasing environmental awareness—and cynicism—of consumers, a range of pressures is being brought to bear on business to improve its environmental performance. This article traces the development of some of those pressures, highlighting industries in the firing line, and examining some of the concerns of consumers. It looks at the ways in which companies can turn the environment game into one in which they, their customers, and the environment are all winners. It also explores the rapidly expanding area of corporate environmental reporting, including forms of environmental disclosure, target audiences, and leading exponents of the field.

Combinative Effects of Innovation Types and Organizational Performance: A Longitudinal Study of Service Organizations

2009-02-20

Fariborz Damanpour , Richard M. Walker , Claudia N. Avellaneda

abstract Innovation research suggests that innovation types have different attributes, determinants, and effects. This study focuses on consequences of adoption of three types of innovation (service, technological process, and administrative … abstract Innovation research suggests that innovation types have different attributes, determinants, and effects. This study focuses on consequences of adoption of three types of innovation (service, technological process, and administrative process) in service organizations. Its main thesis is that the impact of innovation on organizational performance depends on compositions of innovation types over time. We examine this proposition by analysing innovative activity in a panel of 428 public service organizations in the UK over four years. Our findings suggest that focus on adopting a specific type of innovation every year is detrimental, consistency in adopting the same composition of innovation types over the years has no effect, and divergence from the industry norm in adopting innovation types could possibly be beneficial to organizational performance. We discuss the implications of these findings for theory and research on innovation types.

Developing an extended Theory of Planned Behavior model to predict consumers’ intention to visit green hotels

2013-10-22

Mei‐Fang Chen , Pei-Ju Tung

Green consumers in the 1990s: Profile and implications for advertising

1996-07-01

James A. Roberts

Stakeholder pressure and the adoption of environmental practices: The mediating effect of training

2009-11-16

Joseph Sarkis , Pilar L. González‐Torre , Belarmino Adenso-Dı́az

Abstract The influence of stakeholder pressure on the adoption of environmental practices has been established in the literature. In this paper we posit that these direct effects are further mediated, … Abstract The influence of stakeholder pressure on the adoption of environmental practices has been established in the literature. In this paper we posit that these direct effects are further mediated, causally, by the level of training in companies. Theoretically, this relationship is supported by the relationship between institutional theory (stakeholder pressure) and the dimensions of dynamic capabilities in resource‐based theory. We investigate this relationship within the Spanish automotive industry. The theoretical contribution of this paper focuses on further supporting the relationship between stakeholder and resource‐based theory as complementary theoretical frameworks. The practical implications focus on whether or not training should be integrated in order to help in the adoption of particular environmental practices, which in this study are represented by environmentally oriented reverse logistics practices.

The effects of corporate social responsibility and price on consumer responses

2005-03-23

Lois A. Mohr , Deborah J. Webb

This experiment examined the influence of corporate social responsibility and price on consumer responses. Scenarios were created to manipulate corporate social responsibility and price across two domains (environment and philanthropy). … This experiment examined the influence of corporate social responsibility and price on consumer responses. Scenarios were created to manipulate corporate social responsibility and price across two domains (environment and philanthropy). Results from a national sample of adults indicate that corporate social responsibility in both domains had a positive impact on evaluation of the company and purchase intent. Furthermore, in the environmental domain corporate social responsibility affected purchase intent more strongly than price did.

Proactive corporate environmental strategy and the development of competitively valuable organizational capabilities

1998-08-01

Sanjay Sharma , Harrie Vredenburg

This article presents the results of a study conducted in two phases within a single industry context. The first phase involved comparative case studies to ground the applicability of the … This article presents the results of a study conducted in two phases within a single industry context. The first phase involved comparative case studies to ground the applicability of the resource-based view of the firm within the domain of environmental responsiveness. The second phase involved testing the relationships observed during the case studies through a mail survey. It was found that strategies of proactive responsiveness to the uncertainties inherent at the interface between the business and ecological issues were associated with the emergence of unique organizational capabilities. These capabilities, in turn, were seen to have implications for firm competitiveness. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

The Drivers of Green Brand Equity: Green Brand Image, Green Satisfaction, and Green Trust

2009-10-06

Yu‐Shan Chen

Targeting consumers who are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products

2001-11-01

Michel Laroche , Jasmin Bergeron , Guido Barbaro‐Forleo

Concerns related to the environment are evident in the increasingly ecologically conscious marketplace. Using various statistical analyses, investigats the demographic, psychological and behavioral profiles of consumers who are willing to … Concerns related to the environment are evident in the increasingly ecologically conscious marketplace. Using various statistical analyses, investigats the demographic, psychological and behavioral profiles of consumers who are willing to pay more for environmentally friendly products. Finds that this segment of consumers were more likely to be females, married and with at least one child living at home. They reported that today’s ecological problems are severe, that corporations do not act responsibly toward the environment and that behaving in an ecologically favorable fashion is important and not inconvenient. They place a high importance on security and warm relationships with others, and they often consider ecological issues when making a purchase. Managerial implications for green marketers and suggestions for future research are discussed.

The Driver of Green Innovation and Green Image – Green Core Competence

2007-07-24

Yu‐Shan Chen

Sustainable consumption: green consumer behaviour when purchasing products

2009-03-10

William Young , Kumju Hwang , Seonaidh McDonald +1 more

Abstract The ‘attitude–behaviour gap’ or ‘values–action gap’ is where 30% of consumers report that they are very concerned about environmental issues but they are struggling to translate this into purchases. … Abstract The ‘attitude–behaviour gap’ or ‘values–action gap’ is where 30% of consumers report that they are very concerned about environmental issues but they are struggling to translate this into purchases. For example, the market share for ethical foods remains at 5 per cent of sales. This paper investigates the purchasing process for green consumers in relation to consumer technology products in the UK. Data were collected from 81 self‐declared green consumers through in depth interviews on recent purchases of technology products. A green consumer purchasing model and success criteria for closing the gap between green consumers' values and their behaviour are developed. The paper concludes that incentives and single issue labels (like the current energy rating label) would help consumers concentrate their limited efforts. More fundamentally, ‘being green’ needs time and space in people's lives that is not available in increasingly busy lifestyles. Implications for policy and business are proposed. Copyright © 2009 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

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Sustainable Food Consumption: Exploring the Consumer “Attitude – Behavioral Intention” Gap

2006-04-01

Iris Vermeir , Wim Verbeke

Does the Market Value Environmental Performance?

2001-05-01

Shameek Konar , Mark A. Cohen

Previous studies that attempt to relate environmental to financial performance have often led to conflicting results due to small samples and subjective environmental performance criteria. We report on a study … Previous studies that attempt to relate environmental to financial performance have often led to conflicting results due to small samples and subjective environmental performance criteria. We report on a study that relates the market value of firms in the S&P 500 to objective measures of their environmental performance. After controlling for variables traditionally thought to explain firm-level financial performance, we find that bad environmental performance is negatively correlated with the intangible asset value of firms. The average 'intangible liability' for firms in our sample is $380 million—approximately 9% of the replacement value of tangible assets. We conclude that legally emitted toxic chemicals have a significant effect on the intangible asset value of publicly traded companies. A 10% reduction in emissions of toxic chemicals results in a $34 million increase in market value. The magnitude of these effects varies across industries, with larger losses accruing to the traditionally polluting industries.

Phases of the Adoption of Innovation in Organizations: Effects of Environment, Organization and Top Managers<sup>1</sup>

2006-06-16

Fariborz Damanpour , Marguerite Schneider

Multidimensional empirical examinations of the adoption of innovations in organizations, and the influence of factors within each dimension on the phases of adoption, are scarce. This study examines the effects … Multidimensional empirical examinations of the adoption of innovations in organizations, and the influence of factors within each dimension on the phases of adoption, are scarce. This study examines the effects of environmental, organizational and top managers' characteristics on the initiation, adoption decision and implementation of innovation. Using a sample of approximately 1200 public organizations in the United States, we found that while each dimension accounts for unique variance in the adoption of innovation, organizational characteristics and top managers' attitudes toward innovation have a stronger influence than environmental and top managers' demographic characteristics. We also found no difference in the direction of effects of any antecedent, but did find differences in the significance of effects of several antecedents, on the phases of innovation adoption. We discuss the implications of these findings and suggest ideas for future research.

INSTITUTIONAL EVOLUTION AND CHANGE: ENVIRONMENTALISM AND THE U.S. CHEMICAL INDUSTRY.

1999-08-01

Andrew J. Hoffman

This paper empirically measures changes in the constituency of an organizational field centered around the issue of corporate environmentalism from 1960 to 1993, and correlates those changes with the evolving … This paper empirically measures changes in the constituency of an organizational field centered around the issue of corporate environmentalism from 1960 to 1993, and correlates those changes with the evolving institutions adopted by the US chemical industry to interpret the issue.Four stages are identified, each representing a different field membership, interaction pattern and set of dominant institutions.The beginning of each stage is marked by the emergence of a triggering event.The article develops the ideas that: fields form around central issues, not markets or technologies; within fields, competing institutions may simultaneously exist within individual populations (or classes of constituencies); as institutions evolve, inter-connections between their regulative, normative and cognitive aspects can be detected, and; field level analyses can reveal the cultural and institutional origins of organizational impacts on the natural environment.The article concludes with future research challenges in understanding the dynamics by which events influence institutional change processes and the role of institutional entrepreneurs in channeling that influence.

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Necessity as the mother of ‘green’ inventions: Institutional pressures and environmental innovations

2012-12-22

Pascual Berrone , Andréa Fosfuri , Liliana Gelabert +1 more

Drawing on institutional theory and innovation literature, we argue that greater regulatory and normative pressures concerning environmental issues positively influence companies' propensity to engage in environmental innovation. Analysis of environment‐related … Drawing on institutional theory and innovation literature, we argue that greater regulatory and normative pressures concerning environmental issues positively influence companies' propensity to engage in environmental innovation. Analysis of environment‐related patents of 326 publicly traded firms from polluting industries in the United States suggests that institutional pressures can trigger such innovation, especially in those firms displaying a greater deficiency gap (i.e., firms polluting relatively more than their industry peers). Moreover, we find that this effect is stronger when asset specificity is high, and that the availability of resources plays different roles depending on the type of pressures (regulatory vs. normative).Copyright © 2012 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd .

Redefining innovation — eco-innovation research and the contribution from ecological economics

2000-02-01

Klaus Rennings

Conceptualizing a “Sustainability Business Model”

2008-05-19

Wendy Stubbs , Chris Cocklin

According to one perspective, organizations will only be sustainable if the dominant neoclassical model of the firm is transformed, rather than supplemented, by social and environmental priorities. This article seeks … According to one perspective, organizations will only be sustainable if the dominant neoclassical model of the firm is transformed, rather than supplemented, by social and environmental priorities. This article seeks to develop a “sustainability business model” (SBM)—a model where sustainability concepts shape the driving force of the firm and its decision making. The SBM is drawn from two case studies of organizations considered to be leaders in operationalizing sustainability and is informed by the ecological modernization perspective of sustainability. The analysis reveals that organizations adopting a SBM must develop internal structural and cultural capabilities to achieve firm-level sustainability and collaborate with key stakeholders to achieve sustainability for the system that an organization is part of.

Stakeholders and environmental management practices: an institutional framework

2004-07-01

Magali A. Delmas , Michael W. Toffel

Abstract Despite burgeoning research on companies' environmental strategies and environmental management practices, it remains unclear why some firms adopt environmental management practices beyond regulatory compliance. This paper leverages institutional theory … Abstract Despite burgeoning research on companies' environmental strategies and environmental management practices, it remains unclear why some firms adopt environmental management practices beyond regulatory compliance. This paper leverages institutional theory by proposing that stakeholders – including governments, regulators, customers, competitors, community and environmental interest groups, and industry associations – impose coercive and normative pressures on firms. However, the way in which managers perceive and act upon these pressures at the plant level depends upon plant‐ and parent‐company‐specific factors, including their track record of environmental performance, the competitive position of the parent company and the organizational structure of the plant. Beyond providing a framework of how institutional pressures influence plants' environmental management practices, various measures are proposed to quantify institutional pressures, key plant‐level and parent‐company‐level characteristics and plant‐level environmental management practices. Copyright © 2004 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd and ERP Environment.

How leaders influence employees' innovative behaviour

2007-01-15

Jeroen P.J. de Jong , Deanne N. Den Hartog

Purpose To provide an inventory of leader behaviours likely to enhance employees' innovative behaviour, including idea generation and application behaviour. Design/methodology/approach Based on a combination of literature research and in‐depth … Purpose To provide an inventory of leader behaviours likely to enhance employees' innovative behaviour, including idea generation and application behaviour. Design/methodology/approach Based on a combination of literature research and in‐depth interviews, the paper explores leadership behaviours that stimulate employees' idea generation and application behaviour. The study was carried out in knowledge‐intensive service firms (e.g. consultants, researchers, engineers). Findings It was found that there were 13 relevant leadership behaviours. Although innovative behaviour is crucial in such firms, it has received very little attention from researchers. Leaders influence employees' innovative behaviour both through their deliberate actions aiming to stimulate idea generation and application as well as by their more general, daily behaviour. Research limitations/implications Future quantitative research could condense our overview of leader practices, explore which practices are most relevant to employees' idea generation and/or application behaviour, which contingency factors influence the leadership‐innovative behaviour connection and provide information as to whether different practices are relevant in other types of firms. Originality/value Neither the innovation nor the leadership field provides a detailed overview of specific behaviours that leaders might use to stimulate innovation by individual employees. This paper fills that void.

Green Human Resource Management: A Review and Research Agenda*

2012-01-10

Douglas W. S. Renwick , Tom Redman , Stuart Maguire

The paper makes a case for the integration of the largely separate literatures of environmental management (EM) and human resource management (HRM) research. The paper categorizes the existing literature on … The paper makes a case for the integration of the largely separate literatures of environmental management (EM) and human resource management (HRM) research. The paper categorizes the existing literature on the basis of Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory, revealing the role that Green human resource management (GHRM) processes play in people‐management practice. The contributions of the paper lie in drawing together the extant literature in the area, mapping the terrain of the field, identifying some gaps in the existing literature and suggesting some potentially fruitful future research agendas. The findings of the review suggest that understanding of how GHRM practices influence employee motivation to become involved in environmental activities lags behind that of how organizations develop Green abilities and provide employees with opportunities to be involved in EM organizational efforts. Organizations are not using the full range of GHRM practices, and this may limit their effectiveness in efforts to improve EM.

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The Relationship Between Environmental Commitment and Managerial Perceptions of Stakeholder Importance

1999-02-01

Irene Henriques , Perry Sadorsky

Do firms committed to stewardship of the natural environment differ from less environmentally committed firms in their perceptions of the relative importance of different stakeholders in influencing their environmental practices? … Do firms committed to stewardship of the natural environment differ from less environmentally committed firms in their perceptions of the relative importance of different stakeholders in influencing their environmental practices? Using cluster analysis on six responses to questions describing a firm's practices, we classified 400 firms into four environmental profiles: reactive, defensive, accommodative, and proactive. Results indicate that firms with more proactive profiles do differ from less environmentally committed firms in their perceptions of the relative importance of different stakeholders.

Does It Pay to Be Green? A Systematic Overview

2008-11-01

A. Ştefan , Lanoie Paul

Executive Overview The conventional wisdom concerning environmental protection is that it comes at an additional cost imposed on firms, which may erode their global competitiveness. However, during the last decade, … Executive Overview The conventional wisdom concerning environmental protection is that it comes at an additional cost imposed on firms, which may erode their global competitiveness. However, during the last decade, this paradigm has been challenged by a number of analysts (e.g., Porter & van der Linde, 1995), who have argued basically that improving a company' environmental performance can lead to better economic or financial performance, and not necessarily to an increase in cost. The aim of this paper is to review empirical evidence of improvement in both environmental and economic or financial performance. We systematically analyze the mechanism involved in each of the following channels of potential revenue increase or cost reduction owing to better environmental practices: (a) better access to certain markets; (b) differentiating products; (c) selling pollution-control technology; (d) risk management and relations with external stakeholders; (e) cost of material, energy, and services; (f) cost of capital; and (g) cost of labor. In each case, we try to identify the circumstances most likely to lead to a “win-win” situation, i.e., better environmental and financial performance. We also provide a diagnostic of the type of firms most likely to reap such benefits.

The impact of perceived corporate social responsibility on consumer behavior

2005-03-19

Karen L. Becker-Olsen , B. Andrew Cudmore , Ronald Paul Hill

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Toward a theory of sustainable entrepreneurship: Reducing environmental degradation through entrepreneurial action

2005-12-28

Thomas J. Dean , Jeffery S. McMullen

MANAGERIAL INTERPRETATIONS AND ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT AS PREDICTORS OF CORPORATE CHOICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY.

2000-08-01

Sanjay Sharma

Drawing on the strategic issue interpretation literature, this study examined links between managerial interpretations of environmental issues and corporate choice of environmental strategy among 9... Drawing on the strategic issue interpretation literature, this study examined links between managerial interpretations of environmental issues and corporate choice of environmental strategy among 9...

A Contingent Resource-Based View of Proactive Corporate Environmental Strategy

2003-01-01

Juan Alberto Aragón Correa , Sanjeev Sharma

We integrate perspectives from the literature on contingency, dynamic capabilities, and the natural resource-based view of the firm to propose how dimensions of the general competitive environment of a business … We integrate perspectives from the literature on contingency, dynamic capabilities, and the natural resource-based view of the firm to propose how dimensions of the general competitive environment of a business will influence the development of a dynamic, proactive corporate strategy for managing the business–natural environment interface. We also explain how certain characteristics of the general business environment—uncertainty, complexity, and munificence—moderate the relationship between the dynamic capability of a proactive environmental strategy and competitive advantage. We conclude with a discussion of implications for research and practice.

Proactive environmental strategies: a stakeholder management perspective

2002-12-06

Kristel Buysse , Alain Verbeke

Abstract This paper includes an empirical analysis of the linkages between environmental strategy and stakeholder management. First, it is shown that several simultaneous improvements in various resource domains are required … Abstract This paper includes an empirical analysis of the linkages between environmental strategy and stakeholder management. First, it is shown that several simultaneous improvements in various resource domains are required for firms to shift to an empirically significant, higher level of proactiveness. Second, more proactive environmental strategies are associated with a deeper and broader coverage of stakeholders. Third, environmental leadership is not associated with a rising importance of environmental regulations, thereby suggesting a role for voluntary cooperation between firms and government. Finally, the linkages between environmental strategies and stakeholder management, based on a sample of 197 firms operating in Belgium, appear more limited than expected. Country‐specific characteristics may to a large extent account for these results. Copyright © 2002 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Predicting green product consumption using theory of planned behavior and reasoned action

2015-12-07

Justin Paul , Ashwin Modi , Jayesh D. Patel

Young consumers' intention towards buying green products in a developing nation: Extending the theory of planned behavior

2016-06-29

Rambalak Yadav , Govind Swaroop Pathak

Green innovation and environmental performance: The role of green transformational leadership and green human resource management

2019-11-01

Sanjay Kumar Singh , Manlio Del Giudice , Roberto Chierici +1 more

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Determinants of environmental innovation—New evidence from German panel data sources

2007-12-04

Jens Horbach

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The Drivers of Greenwashing

2011-10-01

Magali A. Delmas , Vanessa Burbano

More and more firms are engaging in greenwashing, misleading consumers about their environmental performance or the environmental benefits of a product or service. The skyrocketing incidence of greenwashing can have … More and more firms are engaging in greenwashing, misleading consumers about their environmental performance or the environmental benefits of a product or service. The skyrocketing incidence of greenwashing can have profound negative effects on consumer and investor confidence in green products. Mitigating greenwashing is particularly challenging in a context of limited and uncertain regulation. This article examines the external (both institutional and market), organizational and individual drivers of greenwashing and offers recommendations for managers, policymakers, and NGOs to decrease its prevalence.

The Porter Hypothesis at 20: Can Environmental Regulation Enhance Innovation and Competitiveness?

2013-01-01

Stéfan Ambec , Mark A. Cohen , Stewart Elgie +1 more

Some twenty years ago, Harvard Business School economist and strategy professor Michael Porter challenged conventional wisdom about the impact of environmental regulation on business by declaring that well-designed regulation could … Some twenty years ago, Harvard Business School economist and strategy professor Michael Porter challenged conventional wisdom about the impact of environmental regulation on business by declaring that well-designed regulation could actually enhance competitiveness. The traditional view of environmental regulation held by virtually all economists until that time was that requiring firms to reduce an externality like pollution necessarily restricted their options and thus by definition reduced their profits. After all, if profitable opportunities existed to reduce pollution, profit-maximizing firms would already be taking advantage of them. Over the past twenty years, much has been written about what has since become known simply as the Porter Hypothesis. Yet even today, we continue to find conflicting evidence concerning the Porter Hypothesis, alternative theories that might explain it, and oftentimes a misunderstanding of what the Porter Hypothesis does and does not say. This article examines the key theoretical foundations and empirical evidence concerning the Porter Hypothesis, discusses its implications for the design of environmental regulations, and outlines directions for future research on the relationship between environmental regulation, innovation, and competitiveness.

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The relations among environmental disclosure, environmental performance, and economic performance: a simultaneous equations approach

2003-07-31

Sulaiman Al-Tuwaijri , Theodore E. Christensen , Kate Hughes

Determinants of eco-innovations by type of environmental impact — The role of regulatory push/pull, technology push and market pull

2012-04-30

Jens Horbach , Christian Rammer , Klaus Rennings

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Environmental management accounting and green practices as drivers of SME performance: evidence from an emerging economy

2025-06-25

Grace Tianna Solovida , Khairina Nur Izzaty , Sendhy Ichza Nugraha | JAS (Jurnal Akuntansi Syariah)

Purpose – This study investigates the impact of environmental management accounting (EMA) on financial performance (FP), with environmental management practices (EMP) and operational performance (OP) serving as mediating variables. Method … Purpose – This study investigates the impact of environmental management accounting (EMA) on financial performance (FP), with environmental management practices (EMP) and operational performance (OP) serving as mediating variables. Method – This study used a quantitative survey approach; data were collected from 98 managers or owners of green SMEs in Central Java, Indonesia. Data collection used a structured questionnaire with snowball sampling due to the lack of an official database of green SMEs in the region. Data was analyzed using SEM-PLS via SmartPLS software. Findings – The results show that environmental management accounting (EMA) positively influences environmental management practices (EMP). However, environmental management practices (EMP) do not influence operational performance (OP), whereas operational performance (OP) positively influences financial performance (FP). Additionally, environmental management practices (EMP) cannot mediate the relationship between environmental management accounting (EMA) and operational performance (OP); operational performance (OP) also cannot mediate the link between environmental management practices (EMP) and financial performance (FP). Implications – This study contributes to literature by underscoring the limited mediating role of environmental management practices in green SMEs and the challenges in converting environmental initiatives into operational gains. The findings suggest that SMEs should better integrate environmental accounting with operational strategies to enhance financial outcomes. Policymakers should also support SMEs through improved access to environmental management training and resources.

The Relationship Between Environmental Accounting Disclosure and Financial Performance and Heterogeneity Analysis: Evidence From Chinese Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Industry

2025-06-25

Hao Zhang , Yiyuan Sun , Peifeng Zhu | International Journal of Accounting and Financial Reporting

Previous empirical evidence provides mixed results on the relationship between the level of environmental disclosures and corporate financial performance. We revisited this relationship using a more rigorous research design with … Previous empirical evidence provides mixed results on the relationship between the level of environmental disclosures and corporate financial performance. We revisited this relationship using a more rigorous research design with a mediator + moderator model, as well as heterogeneity analysis and robustness tests. By introducing two variables, financial constraints and media attention, the changes in the relationship are examined in terms of mediating and moderating effects, respectively. Meanwhile. By introducing heterogeneity analysis, we can more accurately understand the differences within the data, select appropriate models and methods, and thereby enhance the reliability and interpretability of the research results. Through robustness tests, we can demonstrate the reliability of the conclusions under different circumstances, which in turn strengthens the persuasiveness of the research findings. The study highlights the necessity of enhancing environmental accounting disclosure by Chinese firms and strategically leveraging the same to boost their financial performance. The empirical analysis data in this paper are derived from the panel data of 281 Chinese pharmaceutical listed companies from 2010 to 2023.

THE ROLE OF INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW IN PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE MARKET ORIENTATION: EVIDENCE FROM THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

2025-06-25

May Mahmoud M. Elserifi , Sherein H. Abou-Warda | Journal of Law and Sustainable Development

Objectives: The effects of the UN Decade under the recently approved Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were investigated, and a set of policy measures for a "second decade" in line with … Objectives: The effects of the UN Decade under the recently approved Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) were investigated, and a set of policy measures for a "second decade" in line with these objectives was proposed and future possible scenarios were described in terms of social, environmental, and economic aspects of sustainable development in higher education institutions. This study aims to explore the role of International Environmental Law (IEL) in promoting Sustainable Market Orientation (SMO), particularly in the United Arab Emirates region. SMO integrates three crucial sustainability attributes: social, environmental, and economic, which are key considerations in the modern international markets. This study explores the application of sustainable development theory and alternative international market paradigms to the new approach known as SMO within the higher education market. Currently, there is a lack of systematic effort to establish a valid measure of SMO. It seeks to identify mechanisms through which IEL can promote SMO in the UAE higher education markets. Theoretical Framework: The study is based on IEL principles set forth by the United Nations, which highlight the incorporation of economic, social, and environmental aspects. The core of this framework lies in recognizing that SMO and international legal modernization play key roles in harmonizing sustainable development objectives while safeguarding natural resources. Moreover, the framework is informed by environmental governance theories, and reforms in the international higher education markets. Method: Both primary and secondary data were utilized in the research. Secondary data involved analyzing Scopus and Web of Science databases to review published research. Primary data was acquired through an online survey and saved onto Google Drive, a file management platform. This approach facilitates straightforward online data collection and easy access to the gathered responses. Data were obtained from students, faculty members, managers, assistants, and administrative supervisors at the globally recognized Abu Dhabi University. A descriptive-analytical approach was utilized to assess the existing international environmental legal frameworks, and trends in SMO practices in the United Arab Emirates, which is moving towards internationalizing higher education. Results and Discussion: The findings indicate that SMO distinguishes itself from traditional marketing orientation (MO) by specifically encompassing MO (cultural and behavioral perspectives), essential SO (society-oriented), organizational innovation, and co-creation value orientations. SMO integrates three crucial sustainability attributes: economic, social, and environmental, which are key alternatives in the modern international markets. Scale development and validation offer strong empirical support that SMO is closely linked with commitment to International Environmental Law (IEL). The research findings suggest that these initiatives lead to mutually advantageous outcomes by enhancing environmental performance. The effectiveness of IEL relies on robust enforcement measures and collaborative efforts among nations to address shortcomings in Sustainable Market Orientation (SMO) and incentivize HEIs to adopt eco-friendly practices. Research Implications: This study contributes to a deeper understanding of how IEL can achieve SMO within higher education markets. Furthermore, it sheds light on addressing intricate sustainable development issues in the Middle East and Asia region. Achieving a balance between economic, social, and environmental orientations may require intentional policy development and implementation for SMO. Policymakers and legal experts can utilize this study to establish a framework for harmonizing national higher education strategies with global sustainability objectives, fostering enduring resilience in response to environmental challenges. It is crucial to highlight in future studies that upholding the International Law for Sustainable Development (ILSD) and endorsing the Declarations on Sustainability in Higher Education (SHE) are pivotal in advancing sustainability endeavors and garnering global acclaim within higher education establishments. This trajectory is projected to gain momentum in the years ahead. Originality/Value: The study offers a novel integration of international environmental legal reform, SMO, and sustainable development within the specific socio-political and environmental context of the Middle East and Asia region. This study provides a multidimensional perspective that is essential for effective and inclusive sustainable development policymaking. The current study differs from prior studies in several aspects. Firstly, it was conducted within a new framework of SMO within the realm of IEL literature. Secondly, it examined the progression of international market principles towards SMO, encompassing various strategies in international trade (economic, social, and environmental). Finally, this study focused on the Emirati higher education market, an area where research on SMO and IEL is lacking thus far.

ESG Reporting and Consumer Product Choice – Evaluating Corporate Sustainability Branding in Fast Moving Consumer Goods

2025-06-25

Melina Komeyer , Jens K. Perret , Yvette Skretkowicz +1 more | International Journal of Applied Research in Management and Economics

A conjoint-based study was conducted with identical chocolate bars displaying varying sustainability labels and prices. The study distinguishes between a state-certified ESG label and a third party, privately organized ESG … A conjoint-based study was conducted with identical chocolate bars displaying varying sustainability labels and prices. The study distinguishes between a state-certified ESG label and a third party, privately organized ESG label. Analyzing respondents' behavior, the willingness-to-pay of the different labels are estimated. ESG labels have the highest importance for consumers, followed by the Organic and the Fairtrade label. The premium respondents are willing to pay is reduced if too many labels are displayed together. The results remain robust across gender, age, and income, pointing to the importance for companies to incorporate ESG labels and policymakers to institutionalize ESG labelling.

Understanding moderated mediating effects and framework of green consumption intention in leather retailing

2025-06-25

Jing Wu , Shuhan Zhuang , Tongtong Yan +1 more | Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics

Purpose This study bridges a critical theoretical gap in understanding how social visibility (SV) drives green consumption intention (GCI) for eco-friendly leather products, a topic underexplored despite the growing emphasis … Purpose This study bridges a critical theoretical gap in understanding how social visibility (SV) drives green consumption intention (GCI) for eco-friendly leather products, a topic underexplored despite the growing emphasis on green retailing. Specifically, it aims to investigate (a) the direct effect of SV on GCI; (b) the mediating roles of perceived identity expression (PIE), perceived eco-characteristics (PEC) and green self-efficacy (GSE) and (c) the moderating effect of price sensitivity (PS). Design/methodology/approach A systematic literature review identified theoretical gaps in symbolic consumption theory (SCT) and social influence theory (SIT). Subsequently, an empirical study collected 356 valid responses through a scenario-based survey, using a between-subjects experimental design (show-to-private vs show-to-public products). Data were analyzed via the PROCESS macro to test moderated mediation. Findings The findings suggest that SV directly and positively impacts GCI towards green leather retailing. Meanwhile, all three variables (PIE, PEC and GSE) serve as significant partial mediators. Also, PS was shown to be a significant moderator. Originality/value This study pioneers the integration of SCT and SIT to explain SV’s dual pathways (identity signaling and norm internalization) in green consumption. It also establishes a context-dependent taxonomy of SV contexts (show-to-private vs show-to-public) with demonstrated managerial utility, offering actionable insights for targeted marketing in eco-friendly leather retailing.

Green Psychological Climate Moderates the Effect of Green Self-efficacy and Green Human Resource Management on Employee Green Behavior: A Literature Review

2025-06-25

‎ Syamsiana , Hamida Nayati Utami , Tri Wulida Afrianty +1 more | KnE Social Sciences

Mining companies face increasing pressure to integrate sustainable practices into their operations due to globalization and rising environmental awareness. In this context, Employee Green Behavior (EGB) plays an important role … Mining companies face increasing pressure to integrate sustainable practices into their operations due to globalization and rising environmental awareness. In this context, Employee Green Behavior (EGB) plays an important role in fostering a more sustainable work environment. However, challenges such as an unsupportive organizational culture and production-driven pressures often hinder the adoption of these initiatives. Support from top management, along with sustainability-focused education and training, can increase employee awareness and engagement in environmentally friendly behavior. This study aims to analyze previous research to determine how the green psychological climate moderates the influence of Green Self-Efficacy and Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) on EGB. It addresses a research gap by establishing a conceptual framework that explores these interrelationships. Drawing on Social Cognitive Theory and Social Exchange Theory, the study provides theoretical grounding for understanding the dynamics between organizational context and employee behavior. As a literature review, this study contributes to the development of a new conceptual framework, offering valuable insights for both corporate practice and future research. It highlights the importance of cultivating a supportive psychological climate to amplify the positive effects of self-efficacy and GHRM on sustainable employee behavior, an area that has been underexplored in previous studies.

Understanding the Impact of Green Perceived Value on Purchase Intentions Through Green Satisfaction: Literature Review

2025-06-25

Allamah Al Hasanah , Edy Yulianto , Andriani Kusumawati | KnE Social Sciences

Perceived value refers to consumers’ evaluation of the benefits gained from goods or services, particularly those that align with environmental sustainability. While green purchase intention is becoming increasingly important in … Perceived value refers to consumers’ evaluation of the benefits gained from goods or services, particularly those that align with environmental sustainability. While green purchase intention is becoming increasingly important in consumers’ daily choices, relatively few companies have developed environmentally friendly products. Green purchase intention reflects consumers’ willingness to buy eco-friendly products, considering not only product quality but also the environmental impact of their use. Given inconsistencies in previous research, this study explores the potential relationship between green value perception, green satisfaction, and green purchase intention. The literature review aims to examine the influence of green value perception and green satisfaction on purchase intention and to offer theoretical insights into their relationship. The findings are intended to serve as a reference and guide for future researchers, helping to refine research approaches and address existing limitations. The study used a literature review methodology by collecting and analyzing a range of sources, including journal articles, books, and conference proceedings.

Understanding Consumers’ Intentions to Purchase Electric Motorcycles: Insights from the Theory of Planned Behavior

2025-06-25

Miharni Tjokrosaputro , Satriya Cahya Indrawan | Jurnal Manajemen

Global warming is a global issue, and electric vehicles provide an effective solution to help lower CO2 emissions. This study adopts and employs a descriptive quantitative approach to examine the … Global warming is a global issue, and electric vehicles provide an effective solution to help lower CO2 emissions. This study adopts and employs a descriptive quantitative approach to examine the factors influencing the purchase intention of electric motorcycles through the Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) lens. Specifically, it investigates how perceived behavioral control and subjective norms affect purchase intention, with consumer attitudes mediating these effects. Using a purposive sample of 206 respondents, 202 of whom were valid participants currently using electric motorcycles, data were gathered through online surveys and analyzed with SmartPLS-SEM. Findings of this study resulted that subjective norms and perceived behavioral control significantly affect purchase intention, with attitude mediating between subjective norms and purchase intention. These insights offer valuable guidance for industry professionals, especially in promoting electric motorcycle adoption and fostering positive consumer attitudes.

Model of Intention to Purchase Environmentally Friendly Products of SMEs Deli Serdang

2025-06-24

Nel Arianty , Julita , Sri Wahyuni | Jurnal Manajemen

This study aims to determine how the green marketing model is developed in small and medium enterprises to increase consumer buying interest during the new normal period in the Deli … This study aims to determine how the green marketing model is developed in small and medium enterprises to increase consumer buying interest during the new normal period in the Deli Serdang Regency. From the data processing results using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) Partial Least Square (PLS). The study results indicate that green products to increase consumer buying interest are negative and insignificant. Green products cannot increase consumer buying interest. Green prices to increase consumer buying interest are negative and significant. Green prices can increase consumer buying interest. Green places to increase consumer buying interest are positive and insignificant. At the same time, green promotion towards consumer buying interest is positive and significant. When viewed from the data processing, SME business actors in Deli Serdang Regency need to develop a green marketing model.

ESG Performance and Green Innovation Nexus: Insights From Indian Manufacturing Titans

2025-06-24

Mithilesh Gidage , Shilpa Bhide | Business Strategy and the Environment

ABSTRACT The existing literature highlights the influence of green intellectual capital (GIC), green finance (GF), and green innovation (GI) on firms' environmental performance; however, significant gaps persist regarding their impact … ABSTRACT The existing literature highlights the influence of green intellectual capital (GIC), green finance (GF), and green innovation (GI) on firms' environmental performance; however, significant gaps persist regarding their impact on ESG performance. To address this gap, our study delves into the intricate interplay between GIC, GF, GI, and ESG performance. In this study, we posit that the interplay among GIC, GF, GI, and ESG performance is more complex than traditionally acknowledged. Contrary to previous assumptions, we posit that GIC and GF do not directly correlate with ESG performance. Instead, we propose that GI acts as a mediator between GIC, GF, and ESG performance. Moreover, we argue that ESG strategies not only directly affect ESG performance but also moderate the relationship between GI and ESG outcomes. To substantiate our assertions, we employ structural equation modeling using data collected from senior decision‐makers in 77 Indian manufacturing firms listed on the NIFTY India Manufacturing Index. Our empirical findings provide robust support for most hypotheses, shedding light on the nuanced dynamics within the realm of ESG performance.

Socio-Environmental Behavior in the Amazonian Organizational Environment

2025-06-24

Renato Pereira Monteiro , Flávio de São Pedro Filho , Haroldo de Sá Medeiros +2 more | Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental

Introduction: Filling the knowledge gap that arises from the relationship between behavioral theories and socio-environmental management, this research aims to update global guidelines on sustainability, adding the perceptions of individuals … Introduction: Filling the knowledge gap that arises from the relationship between behavioral theories and socio-environmental management, this research aims to update global guidelines on sustainability, adding the perceptions of individuals and ensuring originality through context analysis of the Legal Amazon. The overall objective is to study the attitudes of individuals involved in socio-environmental management in Amazonian organizations. In this context, institutional, socio-environmental, and behavioral theories are confronted with the attitudinal predispositions of individuals to propose adequate predictors for the development of the Amazon region. The survey method was used, by applying a questionnaire to respondents, to quantitatively describe a complex social phenomenon involving psychological perspectives prevalent in a given social group. Sustainable development is characterized by the valorization of identity culture, while the institutional environment points to the need to reproduce management models sensitive to the Amazonian context, minimizing cognitive risks by disregarding experiential knowledge and solutions. The change in development perspective would be associated with the strengthening of links between social actors, through governance, innovation, and training, in a call for action to transform the institutional environment. The concept of predictors proposes solutions for a system that interacts through the actions of individuals and decisions of organizations responsible for behaving in the direction of sustainable development. This is an interesting challenge to present to readers, local communities, the scientific community, government officials, investors, business leaders, global society, and others interested in how Amazonian institutional agents think about socio-environmental management practices available in the literature. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate attitudinal measures of individuals involved in socio-environmental management within Amazonian organizations. This research intends to support future investigations and assist organizations in utilizing socio-environmental management methods. By fostering decision-making processes that value the systemic development of the environment and society through governance, based on data collection and knowledge generation aligned with the perceptions of local residents. Theoretical Framework: This section presents the main concepts and theories underpinning this research. Key among these are Institutional Theory, Behavioral Theories, Socio-environmental Management models, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and sociotechnical modeling, providing a solid foundation for understanding the investigation's context. Method: The methodology adopted for this research is quantitative, employing a survey method designed to analyze the perceived links between science and behavioral predispositions by quantifying responses to objective questions. Data collection was conducted through the application of a self-administered questionnaire containing structured, sequenced statements, where respondents could provide scaled answers regarding their perceptions of the presented variables. Results and Discussion: The obtained results reveal that the locality has faced conflicts since its discovery, undergoing successive stages of colonization. It possesses a vast natural territorial extension with demarcated and regulated environmental preservation areas, rich in biodiversity, and with strong unique cultural values, stemming from the interaction of different national and international colonizing cultures. The local culture was forged in this scenario and now continues to influence and be influenced by global interaction facilitated by communication media. In this context, behavioral predictors were identified for individuals and organizations to impact the interaction between these important social actors, thereby leading to better individual actions and organizational decisions. The goal is to transform the institutional environment and promote development suitable for the desires and needs of the local population. Individuals are oriented towards developing behavioral and socio-environmental factors such as awareness, identification, relationships, connection, influence, rejection, learning, research, participation, creation, oversight, and investment. Organizations, on the other hand, are directed towards socio-environmental cognitive factors including co-creation, incentive, education, influence, connection, communication, governance, innovation, technology, transparency, regulation, and subsidy.Given these identified behavioral and socio-environmental predictors, the field of Administration Science offers methodologies capable of educating individuals and organizations in each of these recommendations. This includes techniques available in theoretical topics—such as Knowledge Management, Stakeholder Management, Transformational Leadership, and Innovation Management—or in methodological topics—like Governance, Decision-Making, Coalition and Network Building, Compliance, and ESG. In the discussion section, these results are contextualized in light of the theoretical framework, highlighting the identified implications and relationships. Possible discrepancies and limitations of the study are also considered in this section. Research Implications: The practical and theoretical implications of this research are discussed, offering insights into how the results can be applied and influence practices in the field. This study provides valuable managerial contributions derived from its findings, particularly through the development of organizational predictors aligned with the behavioral intentions of local individuals. These implications extend beyond traditional investigations into characteristics of potential socio-environmental phenomena or technological solutions as mere measures capable of innovating and changing our reality. Instead, human behavior is leveraged as the cornerstone of transformation, driven by societal interests. This approach significantly increases the likelihood of these practices being adopted and positively impacting life and its interactions with the natural environment, fostered by cultural propagation, acceptance, and synergistic collaboration among all stakeholders. Originality/Value: This study contributes to the existing literature by delving into the relationship between behavioral theories and socio-environmental management concepts. It critically analyzes global methodologies and projects implemented in specific contexts, aiming to promote adaptations that connect local communities with best practices in socio-environmental management. The study proposes a construct of socio-environmentally acceptable attitudinal measures, emerging from the exploration of local cultural characteristics and giving voice to underrepresented groups. The relevance and value of this research are evidenced by the insights gleaned from the responses expressed by local individuals regarding their perceived institutional environment. This reveals a strong attitudinal anchoring among them to transform local realities based on sustainable development, leveraging cultural, intellectual, and experiential factors as valuable assets available in the region. Associated with the attitudinal anchoring of individuals is the perceived opportunity gap in organizational decisions to more strongly promote this environment, which is in dire need of effective socio-environmental actions.

Top management support as a catalyst: unpacking the influence of green culture, green HRM, and green work engagement on employee ecological behaviour

2025-06-24

Juhari Noor Faezah , M.Y. Yusliza , T. Ramayah +2 more | Journal of Management Development

Purpose The research investigated the moderating role of top management support in the association between green human resource management (green HRM), green culture, and green work engagement. Design/methodology/approach Three hundred … Purpose The research investigated the moderating role of top management support in the association between green human resource management (green HRM), green culture, and green work engagement. Design/methodology/approach Three hundred fifteen Malaysian higher-education employees provided data via a self-administered questionnaire for which partial least squares-structural equation modelling was used to examine the study’s hypotheses. Findings The result revealed that green work engagement had no significant relationship with employee ecological behaviour. However, the findings demonstrated that top management support moderates the association between green culture and employee ecological behaviour. Research limitations/implications The study’s results provide valuable insights for higher education institutions and policymakers to shape employee ecological behaviour among academic staff members by developing green policies. Future studies should include larger sample sizes and different target groups with different educational levels to enable a better understanding of ecological behaviour. Originality/value This paper offers three valuable contributions. First, it contributes to the ecological behaviour and environmental management literature. Second, it introduces top management as a moderator that could significantly assist organisational culture in engendering desirable green outcomes. Third, it includes green culture and green work engagement as mediating variables in the association between green HRM and EEB.

Green Leadership Support as a Catalyst for Innovative Behavior: A Study of Green Absorptive Capacity and Work Climate in <scp>UAE</scp> Hotels

2025-06-24

Islam Bourini , Osama Khassawneh , Mohamad Behery +2 more | Business Ethics the Environment & Responsibility

ABSTRACT This study investigated how green absorptive capacity influences employee perceptions of a green work climate and their engagement in green innovative behavior. It also examines the moderating role of … ABSTRACT This study investigated how green absorptive capacity influences employee perceptions of a green work climate and their engagement in green innovative behavior. It also examines the moderating role of green leadership support in shaping these relationships. Guided by the resource‐based view, the research explores how environmental knowledge capabilities and supportive organizational conditions contribute to sustainability‐focused innovation. Survey data were collected from employees at twelve four‐ and five‐star hotels in the United Arab Emirates and analyzed using partial least squares structural equation modeling. The findings show that green absorptive capacity significantly enhances perceptions of a green work climate, which in turn leads to increased green innovative behavior. The results further reveal that green leadership support strengthens the effect of green work climate on green innovative behavior. These insights extend the resource‐based view by demonstrating that organizational resources must be integrated with a supportive climate to achieve innovation outcomes. The study offered practical recommendations for firms aiming to embed sustainability into their core operations by investing in environmental knowledge systems, cultivating green workplace values, and reinforcing leadership support for environmental initiatives.

Is green the new gold? Green branding and its state-of-the-art

2025-06-24

Seema Bhardwaj , Ritika Chopra , Weng Marc Lim +1 more | Marketing Intelligence & Planning

Purpose Sustainability now represents a strategic necessity rather than a marketing afterthought, making green branding central to contemporary business. This study aims to present a state-of-the-art overview of green branding, … Purpose Sustainability now represents a strategic necessity rather than a marketing afterthought, making green branding central to contemporary business. This study aims to present a state-of-the-art overview of green branding, covering both current insights and future directions. Design/methodology/approach This study conducts a bibliometric analysis on green branding research under the guidance of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). Findings This study reveals the themes and topics characterizing green branding research and, through sensemaking, distills a parsimonious theoretical explanation: green branding involves a strategic green brand commitment that directs the operational green marketing mix to generate green brand equity, with ethical vigilance against greenwashing safeguarding the integrity of the brand. Originality/value This study delivers invaluable insights on green branding and lays the groundwork for subsequent inquiries, all directed toward achieving a greener and more sustainable future.

The path to sustainability in the pharmaceutical industry: green HRM’s influence on employee behavior through psychological green climate

2025-06-24

Bassant Adel Mostafa | Future Business Journal

Abstract The emerging need to attain organizational sustainability calls for a new green perspective centered on effectively deploying green practices. Despite growing interest in green human resource management, studies on … Abstract The emerging need to attain organizational sustainability calls for a new green perspective centered on effectively deploying green practices. Despite growing interest in green human resource management, studies on green practices remain inadequate and still arise in the context of developing countries. This study investigates the implementation of green human resource management practices in the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt and their impact on green organizational citizenship behavior while considering the mediating role of a psychological green climate. Using an exploratory mixed-methods approach, four primary green human resource management practices were extracted from a literature review and field data through semi-structured interviews. A survey was then used to gather data from a judgmental sample of 245 employees selected from the pharmaceutical industry in Egypt. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was used for the data analysis. The results revealed that pharmaceutical organizations moderately implement green practices, with ‘green recruiting’ and ‘green training’ having the highest impact. In contrast,’green performance management and compensation’ had the least impact. The path coefficient test showed a direct and indirect effect of green human resource management practices on green organizational citizenship behavior through a psychological green climate. The research’s implications add to the body of knowledge by establishing a research framework that contributes to human resource management and environmental studies literature that capitalizes on the ability–motivation–opportunity framework in providing policymakers in pharmaceutical organizations with insights on how to link their green human resource management practices and psychological green climate for maximized green organizational citizenship behavior strategically.

MAPPING THE LANDSCAPE OF GREEN MARKETING: A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS

2025-06-24

Muhammed Rafi K K - , Kedar Vishnu , Mohammed Rashid | EPRA International Journal of Environmental Economics Commerce and Educational Management

The article delves into the rising importance of green marketing amidst growing environmental concerns and societal shifts towards sustainability. It highlights businesses' need to align their practices with environmental and … The article delves into the rising importance of green marketing amidst growing environmental concerns and societal shifts towards sustainability. It highlights businesses' need to align their practices with environmental and social sustainability to meet consumer expectations and enhance consumer welfare. Despite the increasing popularity of green marketing, there remains a gap in comprehensive exploration within the marketing field, especially in bibliometric analysis. To address this gap, the study employs bibliometric analysis using Scopus data to examine trends, key contributors, influential authors, organizations, countries, and popular research topics in green marketing. The analysis reveals a significant increase in research publications over the years, with prominent keywords such as green marketing, sustainability, and sustainable development. Influential authors like Chen Yu-Shan and Joseph Sarkis have made substantial contributions, with high citation counts reflecting their work's impact. Prominent organizations include Tamkang University and Clark University, emphasizing the role of specific institutions in advancing this field. Additionally, the study identifies The United States leads in both publications and citations in this field. Overall, the research offers insights into the current landscape of green marketing research, providing valuable information for future studies and industry practitioners. Keywords: Green Marketing, Sustainable Marketing. Bibliometric, Citation Analysis

Comparative Analysis of Eco-Innovation Index—A Case Study of Slovakia, Czech Republic, and Poland

2025-06-24

Lucia Domaracká , Barbara Kowal , Simona Matušková +2 more | Sustainability

This article presents a comparative analysis of eco-innovation across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Eco-innovation, defined as the development and application of new products and processes that contribute to … This article presents a comparative analysis of eco-innovation across the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland. Eco-innovation, defined as the development and application of new products and processes that contribute to environmental sustainability, is essential for addressing global environmental challenges. The study examines several dimensions of eco-innovation, including eco-innovation outputs, eco-innovation activities, resource efficiency, and socio-economic outcomes. Through a detailed assessment of these dimensions, the research highlights the performance and progress of each country in implementing eco-innovations. The findings reveal significant differences in eco-innovation outputs and activities, with implications for resource efficiency and socio-economic benefits. Ultimately, the article ranks the three countries based on their overall eco-innovation performance, providing insights into their respective strengths and areas for improvement. This comparative analysis contributes to a deeper understanding of eco-innovation dynamics in Central Europe and offers policy recommendations to enhance environmental sustainability in the region.

Production-led sustainability: synergy of orientations, innovative climate and knowledge management practices

2025-06-24

Abdullah Al Mamun , Mohammad Nurul Hassan Reza , Norzalita Abd Aziz +2 more | Business Process Management Journal

Purpose Integrating contingency theory (CT) and the natural resource-based view (NRBV), this study investigates the effects of green customer orientation (GCO), green competitive orientation (GCM), innovative climate (INC) and knowledge … Purpose Integrating contingency theory (CT) and the natural resource-based view (NRBV), this study investigates the effects of green customer orientation (GCO), green competitive orientation (GCM), innovative climate (INC) and knowledge management practices (KMP) on organizations’ green manufacturing practices (GMP) to achieve sustainable performance. Design/methodology/approach Data collected from 507 Chinese manufacturing small and medium enterprises using a survey and analyzed using the partial least squares-structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM) approach. Findings All proposed hypotheses were supported. Organizations that prioritize GCO and GCM and cultivate INC and KMP are more likely to adopt GMP and achieve sustainable performance. GMP also mediates all formulated associations. Practical implications This study provides strong evidence for practitioners to foster an innovative organizational culture with effective KMP to enhance sustainable manufacturing. Organizations should also proactively adopt GMP to improve their performance. Originality/value This study incorporated green strategic orientations (GCO and GCM) with organizational capabilities (INC and KMP) into an integrative framework and tested their holistic effects on GMP to promote organizational performance. Uniting CT and the NRBV, this study offers a novel lens to unravel how green strategic orientations and organizational capabilities collectively shape GMP and drive economic, social and environmental sustainability in manufacturing SMEs.

Consumer Attitudes toward Greenwashing

2025-06-24

K. Vinodha Devi , J. Malarvizhi , Ankita Shetty +1 more | Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks

Literature Review of Green Management and Advanced Technologies for Firm Performance

2025-06-24

Rameesha Zahir Khan , Lutfi Abdul Razak , Gamini Premaratne | Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks

Green Purchase Behaviour

2025-06-24

Divya Gogia , Nirmaljeet Virk , Vinita Choudhary | Chapman and Hall/CRC eBooks

Structural Analysis of Sustainable Fashion Adoption: An Integrated TISM and MICMAC Approach

2025-06-24

Kiran Yadav , Shikha Daga , Anubha Saini | Journal of Sustainable Marketing

The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to pollution. It is crucial to reduce the carbon footprint of these industries by adopting sustainability. This study investigates the factors … The fashion industry is one of the largest contributors to pollution. It is crucial to reduce the carbon footprint of these industries by adopting sustainability. This study investigates the factors that promote the adoption of sustainable fashion practices and provides the theoretical framework from an extensive literature review of existing literature through the Delphi-assisted Total Interpretive Structural Modeling (TISM) and Cross-Impact Matrix Multiplication Applied to Classification (MICMAC) analysis. TISM is utilized to develop a structural model based on contextual relationships, allowing the identification of influential factors. Meanwhile, MICMAC is used to categorize these factors based on their driving power and dependence. The findings reveal that consumer awareness and demand, CSR Knowledge, Consumer awareness and Sustainability Education, Environmental regulations and policies, and Global sustainability goals (e.g., SDGs) are the most influential factors of adoption. This study will help industry practitioners, policymakers, and managers to strategically navigate the road to successfully adopting sustainable fashion, paving the way for more sustainable and efficient practices in the textile industry.

Sustainable Leadership: An Empirical Evidence of Its Effect on the Sustainable Performance of an Organization

2025-06-23

Kamran Khan , Irfan Hameed , Kashif Riaz +2 more | FIIB Business Review

This study examined the role of sustainable leadership using the natural resource–based view (NRBV) and dynamic capability theory (DCT) on organizational consequences such as stress, learning and sustainable performance. Organizational … This study examined the role of sustainable leadership using the natural resource–based view (NRBV) and dynamic capability theory (DCT) on organizational consequences such as stress, learning and sustainable performance. Organizational learning was used as a mediator, and psychological empowerment was taken as a moderator between sustainable leadership and sustainable performance relationships. The study used a survey method to test the proposed model and finalized a sample size of 388 respondents. Structural equation modelling was applied to test the complex model using SmartPLS. The measurement model includes reliability, validity, VIF, R -squared, model fitness and structural model, including the proposed complex paths. Results confirmed that sustainable leadership leads to stress reduction. Furthermore, sustainable leadership was a valid predictor of sustainable performance. The mediation of organizational learning and moderating psychological empowerment was also significant and relevant. Sustainability is achieved through effective leadership and organizational outcomes and may be upheld through such leadership. The extended model confirmed that organizational stress is also linked to sustainable leadership. The study’s findings are salient in developing a deep understanding of the incorporated theories and can be used by the corporate sector to augment their performance. The study’s grounding on NRBV and DCT theories adds an original and valuable perspective to sustainable leadership and organizational outcome relationships. This empirical study explores sustainable leadership’s positive and negative relationships to understand its importance in explaining organizational performance and combating environmental challenges.

Aspects and practices of green human resource management: a review of literature exploring future research direction

2025-06-23

Shah Ridwan Chowdhury , Md. Nazmus Sakib , Nehad Laila Sanju +3 more | Future Business Journal

Abstract There is a scarcity of research exploring how the major aspects of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) influence individual and organizational performance. To fill this gap in the GHRM … Abstract There is a scarcity of research exploring how the major aspects of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) influence individual and organizational performance. To fill this gap in the GHRM literature, the researchers undertook a systematic review of 66 articles to examine the ways in which different dimensions of organizational performance are influenced by various facets of GHRM. This systematic review identified prevalent themes in the literature centered on the five key aspects of GHRM: Green Performance Management, Green Compensation and Rewards, Green Recruitment and Selection, and Green Training and Development, and their impact on both sustainable employee and organizational performance. The review further revealed that Green Compensation and Rewards has been the subject of limited investigation, whereas Green Training and Development has received the most attention. Finally, a set of potential future research areas was identified, including various dimensions of organizational and individual performance and their relationship with GHRM practices.

Corporate social responsibility and environmental performance: the mediating role of green capabilities and green innovation

2025-06-23

Hayyah Ahmed Al-Ali , Barry O’Mahony | Journal of Asia Business Studies

Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental performance (EP) among manufacturing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United … Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental performance (EP) among manufacturing small to medium enterprises (SMEs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The potential mediating effects of green innovation (GI) and green capabilities (GCs) within this relationship were also investigated. Design/methodology/approach A survey of 428 SME managers was conducted in the UAE. Mediation analysis uncovered significant positive impacts of CSR, GCs and green innovation on environmental performance. Findings The findings support the positive impact of CSR on EP, indicating that SMEs engaged in CSR practices tend to exhibit higher EP. While this is in line with the findings of previous research, this study further reveals a significant positive correlation between CSR and GC, emphasizing CSR’s role in fostering capabilities that integrate environmental concerns into core business operations. These results demonstrate that GC positively influences firm EP thus highlighting the importance of cultivating GC for organizations striving for a sustained competitive advantage and exceptional performance in dynamic business environments. Research limitations/implications The methodology limits the ability to observe outcome variations over time. Future studies could benefit from longitudinal approaches to gain deeper insights into the dynamics of these relationships. Further research could also explore data from larger firms to examine potential variations in outcomes across different organizational sizes. Conducting similar studies in other countries in the region that have comparable cultural and economic contexts could offer further valuable insights. Nevertheless, this study found that CSR practices can enhance GCs and that GCs play a pivotal role in the CSR-GI nexus. Practical implications The results also have significant implications for managers, policymakers and business professionals. For example, the study’s findings emphasize the importance of CSR initiatives in enhancing environmental management and fostering GI, thereby providing confidence in CSR investment outcomes. CSR was also found to positively influence firms’ GCs, thus increasing the capacity of SME firms to build capabilities while improving environmental performance. These capabilities positively influence firms’ GI, providing the potential to develop innovative products, practices and services that distinguish them among their competitors. Social implications Addressing the challenges of climate change, pollution and resource depletion is a critical goal for society. This study shows that CSR and sustainable practices in business can positively impact environmental performance while also providing significant benefits to businesses. Originality/value The study found that CSR practices can enhance GCs and that GCs play a pivotal role in the CSR-GI nexus. These results show that for firms engaged in CSR to achieve outstanding EP, they must cultivate GC, using the resources and capabilities gained from CSR to develop and execute effective GC, which will subsequently lead to GI. The authors’ model contributes to the current body of knowledge by presenting a mechanism whereby CSR influences EP, while incorporating the mediating and moderating roles of GI and GC.

Is climate risk important? Insights from the perspective of brand value

2025-06-23

Quang-Thai Truong , Hoang‐Phuong Do , Tony Chandra +1 more | Managerial Finance

Purpose This study investigates how enterprises’ climate risks (measured by carbon emissions) affect their brand value. Design/methodology/approach We use the widely accepted Hirose model to measure the brand value, which … Purpose This study investigates how enterprises’ climate risks (measured by carbon emissions) affect their brand value. Design/methodology/approach We use the widely accepted Hirose model to measure the brand value, which its value derived from financial statements. Based on a large sample of US corporations from 2002 to 2022, we performed a panel regression with firm and year-fixed effects. Findings The findings suggest that lowering carbon emissions boosts brand value. Furthermore, the correlation is not homogeneous; instead, it is more pronounced in high-pollution industries and competitive marketplaces where customers have more purchasing options. To validate the findings, we use various brand value metrics, carbon emission scopes, multiple lead–lag approaches and difference-in-differences analysis, with the 2015 Paris Agreement serving as an exogenous shock to carbon emissions. The findings survived these additional tests. Originality/value This study contributes to the literature on sustainable financing and marketing.

The mediating role of green innovation on the relation between environmental regulations and firm performance: evidence from European context

2025-06-23

Azhaar Lajmi , Dorra Shiri | International Journal of Law and Management

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of environmental regulations on firm performance in high-polluting European industries, with a focus on the mediating role of green … Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of environmental regulations on firm performance in high-polluting European industries, with a focus on the mediating role of green innovation. Design/methodology/approach Using data from 80 heavy-polluting companies across 10 European countries from 2010 to 2022, the research distinguishes between “command-and-control” and “voluntary” regulations. Using a random effects model, the authors examine both short- and long-term effects on performance while avoiding endogeneity concerns. Findings The findings reveal that mandatory regulations reduce firm performance in the short term but yield long-term benefits by improving efficiency. Voluntary regulations consistently enhance performance, offering flexibility in adopting sustainability practices. Green innovation mediates the impact of command-and-control regulations on performance only in the long run while positively mediating voluntary regulations across most periods. Practical implications The study provides many insights. For managers of companies, particularly those in high-pollution sectors, adopting green innovation enables them to boost competitiveness. In addition, for investors and stakeholders, this research helps to identify firms with sound sustainable development practices, thereby guiding investment decisions. Originality/value This study provides valuable originality by focusing on both mandatory and voluntary regulatory and fills a gap in the literature. In addition, the research highlights the varying effects of types of regulation, providing insight into the short- and long-term dynamics of the role of green innovation in improving firm performance.

Green human resources management and corporate sustainability: a mediating role of leader support in the oil and gas industry

2025-06-23

Paul Kojo Ametepe , Nneka Peace Obasi , Chinwe Felicia Nnaji +1 more | IIMT Journal of Management

Purpose The Earth is currently experiencing global warming, which is mostly the result of human activity. Nevertheless, it is still not clear how much human resources management actually controls these … Purpose The Earth is currently experiencing global warming, which is mostly the result of human activity. Nevertheless, it is still not clear how much human resources management actually controls these operations, and studies trying to determine this relationship have produced conflicting findings. Therefore, this study evaluates GHRM, leader support and corporate sustainability in the oil and gas industry. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional design using multistage sampling consisting of cluster sampling, stratified sampling and simple random sampling techniques was employed to draw a sample of three hundred and eighty-four (384) respondents. The study employed a structured questionnaire designed specifically for the study’s purpose. Six hypotheses were tested using Pearson ( r ) moment correlation analysis and Hierarchical regression analysis. Stakeholder theory and institutional theory underpinned the study. Findings All dimensions of GHRM (Green training and development, Green recruitment and selection, Green rewards and compensation, and Green performance management) showed significant and positive relationships with corporate sustainability. Likewise, leader support mediates the relationship between GHRM and corporate sustainability in the oil and gas industry. It was recommended that organizations should adopt the GHRM strategies to improve corporate sustainability; leaders should provide the required support so that the oil and gas industry can reciprocate by adopting the green initiatives of their organization. Originality/value This study contributes to knowledge by filling the gap in the literature on the relationship between GHRM, leader support and corporate sustainability in an emerging economy. This study also enriches the literature by advocating for leader support for the oil and gas industry in actualizing the green objectives for the industry and at the same time achieving the organization’s sustainability goals.

Unlocking sustainable performance in Ghanaian firms with green human resource management, innovation and intellectual capital

2025-06-23

Zhiwen Li , Christopher OʼBrien , Prince Kelvin Owusu +1 more | Management Decision

Purpose The increasing urgency of ensuring sustainability has intensified interest in sustainability research in recent years. Accordingly, this study examines the various components of sustainable performance, with green human resource … Purpose The increasing urgency of ensuring sustainability has intensified interest in sustainability research in recent years. Accordingly, this study examines the various components of sustainable performance, with green human resource management serving as a predictor. It also analyzes the mediating roles of green innovation and green intellectual capital. The ability, motivation and opportunity theory is the primary theoretical framework employed. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected from 403 managers and human resource managers in Ghana’s manufacturing, mining and transportation sectors and analyzed using structural equation modeling. Findings The findings supported all hypotheses. Green human resource management positively affects environmental, economic and social performance. Green intellectual capital and green innovation also partially mediated all the relationships. Practical implications Actionable insights as practical contributions are made for managers and policymakers, such as embedding green human resource management and sustainability into the organizational strategic framework. Originality/value The study contributes to the literature by establishing the role of green innovation and intellectual capital in sustainability and identifying the specific effects of green human resource management on each component of sustainable performance.

Determining the Mediating Role of Energy Conservation on the Effect of Social Marketing on Green Organizational Behavior

2025-06-23

Murat Başal , Turgay Karalinç , Ömer Faruk Şarkbay +1 more | International Review of Management and Marketing

The concern for development and economic continuity leads businesses to uncontrolled growth. Organizations that try to offer the expectations of consumers with the most appropriate goods and services think that … The concern for development and economic continuity leads businesses to uncontrolled growth. Organizations that try to offer the expectations of consumers with the most appropriate goods and services think that they should operate responsibly as well as being socially sensitive. Businesses that act in an environmentally friendly and environmentally sensitive manner engage in green organizational behavior. In this direction, they are in an effort to save energy by using less energy. In line with all these the present study aims to determine the mediating role of energy saving in the effect of social marketing on green organizational behavior. In this context, the sample consisting of health institutions operating in the service sector in Istanbul was determined. A questionnaire form consisting of scales was applied in order to collect the data required for the analysis of the process. As a result of the factor analysis, their validity was determined. As a result of the analysis in the statistical program, it was found that social marketing has an effect on green organizational behavior and energy saving plays a mediating role in this process. In line with these results obtained in a positive direction, such activities to be carried out by businesses are effective in the service sector.

Art and the Environment: Creative Approaches to Sustainability

2025-06-23

Nabirye Amina Okwir | Research Invention Journal of Research in Education

This paper examines the dynamic intersection of art and environmental sustainability, highlighting the power of creative practices to influence public discourse, foster community engagement, and inspire policy change in response … This paper examines the dynamic intersection of art and environmental sustainability, highlighting the power of creative practices to influence public discourse, foster community engagement, and inspire policy change in response to ecological crises. Drawing on insights from the seminar “Art and Sustainability: Creative Approaches to Sustainability”, held in Plovdiv as part of the European Capital of Culture 2020 initiative, the discussion emphasizes how artists utilize diverse media and participatory approaches to address issues such as climate change, resource consumption, and ecological degradation. Historical perspectives on environmental art reveal a transition from aesthetic contemplation to active ecological engagement. Contemporary eco-art practices integrate organic materials, digital technologies, and community-centered installations, bridging the gap between science and public awareness. Through case studies of influential eco-art projects and installations, this paper demonstrates the potential of art to not only reflect environmental issues but to catalyze systemic transformation by invoking empathy, urgency, and collaboration. Ultimately, the research underscores the necessity for interdisciplinary efforts in crafting sustainable futures, where art is both a mirror of societal challenges and a tool for environmental advocacy. Keywords: Environmental Art, Sustainability, Eco-Art, Climate Change, Community Engagement, Participatory Art, Digital Environmental Art.

Green Inclusive Leadership and Employees’ Green Behavior in Tourism and Hospitality Businesses: Do Green Psychological Climate and Green Psychological Empowerment Matter?

2025-06-23

Bassam Samir Al‐Romeedy , Hazem Ahmed Khairy , Dalia Abdelrahman Farrag +4 more | Journal of Quality Assurance in Hospitality & Tourism

ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IN INDIAN HOTEL INDUSTRY: AN ENVIRONMENTAL BUSINESS MODEL PERSPECTIVE

2025-06-23

Hina Siddiqui , Ayesha Farooq | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MANAGEMENT

Environmental rating ecolabels: How does product categorization affect product ratings and potential interpretation?

2025-06-23

Maëlys Courtat , P. James Joyce , Sarah Sim +3 more | Journal of Industrial Ecology

Abstract Environmental rating ecolabels (ERE) aim to present aggregated product environmental information to inform consumer choices. Performance ratings (e.g., A–E) are derived from life cycle assessment (LCA) results to enable … Abstract Environmental rating ecolabels (ERE) aim to present aggregated product environmental information to inform consumer choices. Performance ratings (e.g., A–E) are derived from life cycle assessment (LCA) results to enable comparison between products. The translation of LCA results to performance ratings requires definition of a common rating scale, either at a sector level or for subsets of products grouped by function (i.e., product categories). We investigate if and how assigning products to distinct categories influences final product ratings in ERE schemes. We consider if product categorization enables increased product differentiation and how the structure of categories affects the ratings awarded to products. Using a food sector case study, ratings were assigned to 2253 products based on aggregated environmental single scores derived from Agribalyse 3.1 and ratings obtained under three scenarios were compared: (1) no categorization—all products are placed on a single scale before rating; (2a) food group categorization—products are assigned to 11 food groups described in the Ciqual food composition database; and (2b) food subgroup categorization—products are assigned to 61 Ciqual food subgroups. We find that categorization has a significant influence on the final ratings, affecting at least 54% of products evaluated. Categorization restricts the range of products that can be compared but does not systematically improve differentiation within categories. For categorization to be used in ERE, categorization hierarchies need to be developed and harmonized at sector level reflecting consumer‐relevant substitution options. This study demonstrates that categorization is a key methodological consideration for ERE scheme developers.

Study of double-edged sword effect of green human resource management on hospitality employees’ organizational citizenship behavior for the environment

2025-06-23

Yueru Ma , Yefan Teng , Bowen Yan | Chinese Management Studies

Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the double-edged sword effect of green human resource management (GHRM) on the existence of employees’ organizational citizenship behavior for the environment … Purpose The purpose of this study is to explore the double-edged sword effect of green human resource management (GHRM) on the existence of employees’ organizational citizenship behavior for the environment (OCBE). Based on conservation of resources theory, this study considers the mediating roles of job insecurity and environmental awareness in the dual effects of GHRM on OCBE. Design/methodology/approach The authors collected 478 valid data from 17 Chinese luxury hotels (including 4-star and 5-star hotels) to test the hypotheses. The data were analyzed through structural equation modeling. Findings Based on the above research method, the authors find that there are dual effects between GHRM and OCBE, in which GHRM negatively influences OCBE through the mediator of job insecurity, while GHRM positively influences OCBE through the mediator of environmental awareness, and organizational trust moderates the dual effects. Practical implications The results of this study provide hotel managers with a new perspective on GHRM practices, highlighting GHRM’s dual effects on employees’ perceptions, which will contribute to greater OCBE, and provide opinion that employees’ organizational trust can enhance the management effectiveness of GHRM. Originality/value This study fills the gap of the negative impact of GHRM and enriches the path of GHRM’s influence on employee behavior, especially by applying for the first time the concept of job insecurity which helped to discover the dark side behind the positive impact of GHRM.

Sustainability culture in accounting firms: leveraging AI to strengthen green human and structural capital

2025-06-23

Saeed Awadh Bin-Nashwan , Jackie Zhanbiao Li | Social Responsibility Journal

Purpose This study aims to examine how AI-powered knowledge (AIK) influences the internal dimensions of green intellectual capital (GIC)—green human capital (GHC) and green structural capital (GSC)—and how these elements, … Purpose This study aims to examine how AI-powered knowledge (AIK) influences the internal dimensions of green intellectual capital (GIC)—green human capital (GHC) and green structural capital (GSC)—and how these elements, in turn, shape firms’ sustainability culture. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional research approach was used to collect data from accounting firms. The data were analyzed using SmartPLS-SEM to assess the proposed model. Findings The results indicate that AIK positively and significantly enhances GHC and GSC, which in turn play a critical role in fostering a strong sustainability culture within accounting firms. Specifically, AIK strengthens GHC by equipping professionals with advanced sustainability knowledge and decision-making capabilities, whereas it enhances GSC by optimizing sustainability-related processes and reporting structures. Furthermore, GHC and GSC were found to be key drivers of sustainability culture, reinforcing the integration of sustainability into professional practices. Practical implications The findings provide actionable insights for accounting firms, policymakers and industry stakeholders. Firms are encouraged to invest in AI-driven training programs to enhance GHC and leverage AI-powered systems to improve GSC, ensuring sustainability principles are embedded into their operations. In addition, regulators and professional bodies should promote AI-powered sustainability frameworks to standardize best practices and improve industry-wide compliance with environmental regulations. Originality/value While accounting firms stand to gain significantly from integrating sustainability-focused GIC practices, research in this area remains limited. This study contributes to the literature by highlighting the transformative role of AIK in strengthening GHC, GSC and sustainability culture, addressing a critical gap in sustainability-driven accounting research.

The Influence of AKHLAK as a Green Corporate Identity on The Sustainability Performance of SOEs With Green Innovation as an Intervening Variable: Case Study of SOE-Indonesia in the Manufacturing Sector

2025-06-23

Agung Dinarjito | International Journal of Accounting and Economics Studies

Awareness of environmental preservation makes the company's goal not only to seek profits but also to contribute to society and the environment to achieve sustainable performance. Likewise with state-owned enterprises, … Awareness of environmental preservation makes the company's goal not only to seek profits but also to contribute to society and the environment to achieve sustainable performance. Likewise with state-owned enterprises, which not only seek profits but also become government tools to achieve benefits for society and the environment, including carrying out special government assignments. Therefore, this research aims to analyze the influence of AKHLAK as a green corporate identity on sustainability performance with green innovation as an intervening variable. The research was conducted at state-owned enterprises in the manufacturing sector by distributing questionnaires to company management. We analyzed data using PLS-SEM, with the results that green corporate identity had no significant effect on sustainability performance, green corporate identity influenced green innovation, green innovation influenced sustainability performance, and green innovation was able to be a mediating variable between green corporate identity and sustainability performance. This research is expected to provide implications for relevant stakeholders such as company management and regulators so that they can improve the implementation of green corporate identity and encourage green innovation to achieve sustainability goals.

Social responsibility pressure as a motivator for organizational sustainability: Evidence from the fast-food sector in KSA

2025-06-22

Mohamed Jaouadi | International Journal of ADVANCED AND APPLIED SCIENCES

This study investigates the role of social responsibility as both a source of pressure and a motivator for organizations to achieve sustainability in their internal operations. It examines key dimensions, … This study investigates the role of social responsibility as both a source of pressure and a motivator for organizations to achieve sustainability in their internal operations. It examines key dimensions, including stakeholder expectations, regulatory compliance, competitive advantage, cost savings, efficiency, and employee engagement and retention. A quantitative approach was adopted, with a self-administered questionnaire distributed to managers in the Saudi fast-food sector. Data analysis using SPSS included mean analysis, standard deviation, multicollinearity tests, and multiple/linear regression analysis. The findings confirmed the study hypothesis, revealing that social responsibility drives organizations toward sustainability, with stakeholder expectations exerting the highest pressure. The study recommends implementing comprehensive training programs to enhance employees’ awareness of sustainability initiatives, organizational goals, and individual responsibilities. These findings contribute to the theoretical understanding of how social responsibility influences sustainable organizational practices.

ESG Carbonwashing: A New Type of ESG-Washing

2025-06-22

Yuting Wang , Zhuangzhuang Niu , Wei Zhong +1 more | Sustainability

In 2020, the Chinese government announced the “Dual Carbon” goals, making carbon responsibility the most prominent focus within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices of Chinese firms. This shift … In 2020, the Chinese government announced the “Dual Carbon” goals, making carbon responsibility the most prominent focus within the Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices of Chinese firms. This shift creates a new type of ESG-washing, a practice involving the selective disclosure of information that portrays the firm in a favorable light, thereby leading stakeholders to overestimate its ESG performance. In this study, we define a novel type of ESG-washing behavior called “ESG carbonwashing”, in which firms disproportionately highlight their carbon responsibility initiatives while overlooking other dimensions of ESG. By adopting a strategy of excessively emphasizing their carbon-related efforts in ESG activities, these firms mislead stakeholders about their overall ESG performance. Using a sample of 59 high-carbon-emitting firms listed on the Shanghai and Shenzhen A-share markets from 2018 to 2022, we construct a systematic framework to measure the extent of ESG carbonwashing and further analyze its temporal and industry-level variations. Our key findings indicate that: (1) ESG carbonwashing has significantly increased alongside the rollout of the “Dual Carbon” policy; (2) there are significant inter-industry differences, with the steel and aviation sectors exhibiting the highest levels of ESG carbonwashing, while the building materials industry shows the lowest. This study offers valuable guidance for ESG information users in detecting and mitigating carbonwashing practices, while also providing robust empirical support for refining relevant regulatory frameworks.

Does It Pay to Be Green? A Total Quality Perspective

2025-06-22

Christine Reitmaier , Wolfgang Schultze , Ryan Paul +1 more | Business Strategy and the Environment

ABSTRACT The question of whether, when, and how efforts for better corporate environmental performance (CEP) improve corporate financial performance (CFP) remains controversial. We revisit this question from a total quality … ABSTRACT The question of whether, when, and how efforts for better corporate environmental performance (CEP) improve corporate financial performance (CFP) remains controversial. We revisit this question from a total quality perspective, which unites previous research and highlights interdependencies between mediators of the CEP–CFP relationship. Total quality comprises internal process and product quality as well as stakeholders' perceptions. We use structural equation modeling in a German survey dataset and analyze two sample periods with different regulations and stakeholder expectations on CEP (2005–2010 and 2017–2022). For both samples, we find that better CEP leads to significantly better internal and external quality and also increased costs. For the early period, the improvements translate into higher revenues via external quality. For the more recent period, the improvements decrease costs via process quality. In both samples, we find a neutral effect on net CFP, implying that the documented cost or revenue benefits of green investments are counterbalanced by the associated additional costs.

Digital transformation’s impact on substantive innovation: a life-cycle perspective

2025-06-22

Jie Yang , Hongxiu Li , Linzi Zhang +1 more | Internet Research

Purpose Based on the theory of the firm life cycle, this study investigates the effect of digital transformation on substantive innovation and the moderating role of a firm’s life cycle … Purpose Based on the theory of the firm life cycle, this study investigates the effect of digital transformation on substantive innovation and the moderating role of a firm’s life cycle in this relationship. Design/methodology/approach The effect of digital transformation on substantive innovation and the moderating effect of a firm’s life cycle were tested using panel data from A-share-listed Chinese manufacturing firms spanning 2013 to 2022, using an ordinary least squares regression model with fixed effects. Findings The findings indicate that digital transformation significantly boosts substantive innovation. A firm’s life cycle moderates this effect. Specifically, digital transformation significantly promotes substantive innovation during the mature stage, while its significance is not evident during the growth or decline stages. Research limitations/implications Theoretically, this study contributes to the digital transformation and innovation literature by providing a nuanced and dynamic perspective on their relationship from a firm’s life cycle perspective. Practically, the findings offer insights for managers in manufacturing firms into developing stage-specific digital strategies to optimize innovation outcomes. Originality/value This study enhances the understanding of digital transformation’s role in substantive innovation by revealing its dynamic effects across a firm’s life cycle. Our findings highlight that digital transformation’s effect on substantive innovation varies across different life cycle stages of a firm, offering insights for academics and practitioners seeking to optimize digital strategies based on a firm’s life cycle stages.

THE IMPACT OF GREEN IT ON ORGANIZATIONAL PERFORMANCE: AN EMPIRICAL STUDY OF SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES

2025-06-21

Narayanasamy Sugundan | Journal of Informatics Education and Research

Sustainable development has become a major topic of discussion globally, with growing pressure on companies to shift toward more eco-conscious practices. One of the key approaches gaining attention is Green … Sustainable development has become a major topic of discussion globally, with growing pressure on companies to shift toward more eco-conscious practices. One of the key approaches gaining attention is Green Information Technology (IT) since nearly all businesses rely on IT in some way to carry out their daily operations. Green innovation is a new approach to achieving sustainable social development. Examining whether firms can reap the rewards of this costly and risky endeavour is essential to assessing whether they can sustainably adhere to a green strategy. The present research delves into, how eco-friendly technological advancements shape the connection between organizations and the environment, aiming to uncover practical combinations that support both business success and environmental sustainability. Additionally, environmental management behaviour plays a moderating role in shaping the relationship between green innovation and overall organizational success. The findings of this study offer valuable insights, highlighting the need for professionals and policymakers to firmly embed green innovation practices within their organizations to boost both business performance and environmental sustainability. A sample of 210 people including industry professionals working in different organizations was surveyed to explore the factors that show the impact of green IT on organizational performance and found that Energy Efficiency, Cost Reduction, Waste Reduction, and Innovation are the factors that show the impact of green IT on organizational performance.

Interinstitutional Collaborations in Open Innovation and Sustainability: An Integrative Literature Review

2025-06-21

Sandra Maria Costa Monteiro , António Silva , Bruna Bastos Catalano e Silva +6 more | Deleted Journal

In the face of worsening environmental, social, and economic challenges faced globally, the demand for innovative solutions that promote a more sustainable development model is growing. In this scenario, open … In the face of worsening environmental, social, and economic challenges faced globally, the demand for innovative solutions that promote a more sustainable development model is growing. In this scenario, open innovation has emerged as a compelling model for fostering collaborations among universities, companies, and governments, thereby generating shared value. Recent literature highlights the importance of collaborative and interinstitutional approaches to overcome the limitations of traditional innovation models. However, barriers related to asymmetry of interests, regulatory gaps, and complexity in knowledge management among heterogeneous institutions persist. In view of this, this study seeks to analyze interinstitutional collaborations in open innovation and their relationship with sustainability, through an integrative literature review. The methodology adopted involved the selection and analysis of eight articles indexed in the Web of Science database, based on the keywords “Open Innovation”, “Sustainability” and “Collaborative Networks”. The results indicate that open innovation can strengthen sustainable practices by promoting knowledge flows between different actors, but its effectiveness depends on overcoming regulatory, technological and organizational obstacles. It is concluded that, although inter-institutional collaborations are promising in promoting sustainability, advances in public policies, collaborative governance and management of technological diversity are still needed to expand their impact.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CORPORATE GOVERNANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY REPORTING GLOBAL REPORTING INITIATIVE

2025-06-21

Doan Nainggolan | Eduvest - Journal Of Universal Studies

This paper examines the increasing awareness and adoption of green products among Gen Z consumers in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta. Understanding their purchasing behaviors towards green products is crucial in … This paper examines the increasing awareness and adoption of green products among Gen Z consumers in Indonesia, particularly in Jakarta. Understanding their purchasing behaviors towards green products is crucial in promoting environmentally friendly consumption in emerging markets. Despite the growing interest, it remains unclear whether Indonesian Gen Z is actively shifting their purchases toward green products. This study aims to address this gap by exploring the factors influencing their green purchase behavior. This research specifically investigates the influences on green purchasing decisions among Indonesian Gen Z, a demographic that has not been extensively studied in previous literature regarding green purchase behavior. Data was collected through a self-administered online survey involving 335 respondents. The research employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS- SEM) to analyze the relationships between perceived behavioral control (PBC), subjective norms (SN), green attitude (GA), green branding (GB), perceived environmental responsibility (PER), green packaging (GP), and purchase intention (PI). The findings reveal that green attitude, green packaging, and purchase intention significantly and positively impact green purchase behavior among Gen Z consumers. The study concludes that fostering positive green attitudes and enhancing brand image can significantly encourage green consumption among Indonesian Gen Z. Marketers and policymakers should prioritize these aspects to promote green purchase behavior effectively.

The double-edged sword of perceived corporate environmental policy (CEP): How perceived CEP encourages and hinders employee green behavior

2025-06-21

Juelin Yin , Xinyi Hua , Lixian Qian +1 more | Journal of Business Research