Environmental Commitment Research Articles

Exploring the relationship between strategic attention breadth and performance: The role of corporate social responsibility

Abstract The attention-based view contends that executives possess limited attentional capabilities that must be carefully allocated across different strategic issues. Although many scholars contend that narrow strategic attention breadth leads to better performance, others argue that broad strategic attention breadth may be more beneficial due to better opportunity scanning. We posit that the relationship between strategic attention breadth and performance will be inverted U-shaped, where strategic attention breadth is positively related to firm performance up to an optimal point, after which firms will see declining benefits due to executive cognitive overload. Furthermore, we propose that executives’ assessment of strategic opportunities will be influenced by the firm’s corporate social responsibility perspective, as the firm’s environmental and ethical commitment may mitigate executive blind spots and enhance opportunity selection. We support our hypotheses with multiple measures of firm performance and a content analysis of annual reports corresponding to a 5-year longitudinal sample of 2,245 S&P 500 firms.

Sustainable Supply Chain Management and Green Logistics Practice Analysis: Case Study of Wahaha and Patagonia

In globalization and digitization, supply chains have become key for companies to gain competitive advantages and achieve sustainable development. This study provides a detailed analysis of the sustainable supply chain management practices of China's leading food and beverage company, Wahaha, and the American outdoor brand, Patagonia. It explores their successes in green production, logistics, packaging, and environmental governance. The research finds that Wahaha has achieved efficient resource utilization and cost reduction through digital and intelligent transformation, enhanced recycling, and the use of clean energy. On the other hand, Patagonia maintains a strong environmental commitment by using organic cotton and recycled materials, supporting environmental projects, and promoting a green supply chain. Despite their different strategies, both companies have achieved significant sustainable supply chain management results, offering valuable insights for other businesses. Future research should include different regions and industries, explore the challenges and solutions in sustainable development, and optimize evaluation systems through quantitative analysis and model building to enhance practical application value.

Consumer Motivations for Solar Energy Adoption in Economically Challenged Regions

This study aims to investigate the factors contributing to and affecting consumer behavior toward renewable energy by following the theories of reasoned action and planned behavior. For this reason, a quantitative research method was employed and primary data were collected via a questionnaire, resulting in a random sample of 450 respondents. Structural equation modeling (SEM) revealed that concern for environmental commitment positively affects attitudes toward solar energy (β = 0.272, p < 0.001), positive subjective norms toward environmental commitment positively influence attitudes (β = 0.092, p < 0.001), perceptions of solar energy values significantly shape attitudes (β = 0.533, p < 0.001), social influence also plays a role in shaping attitudes (β = 0.047, p < 0.001), and that regulations (behavioral control) have a negative impact on attitudes (β = −0.204, p < 0.001). A positive attitude toward solar energy strongly predicts purchase intention (β = 0.944, p < 0.001). The overall model highlights the direct influence of attitude on buying intention and underscores the roles of environmental concern and functional utility in shaping consumer attitudes. This study contributes to the existing literature on renewable energy adoption by providing empirical evidence on the factors influencing consumers’ attitudes toward solar energy systems. By identifying key predictors, the study offers valuable insights into how these elements shape consumer attitudes and subsequent purchase intentions. Additionally, the study enhances the understanding of the role of positive attitudes in driving investment in solar energy, thereby contributing to both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in energy policy and marketing strategies.

Green voices in digital spaces: exploring the impact of knowledge sharing on sustainable engagement and eWOM in tourism

PurposeThis study explores the dynamics of companies’ green knowledge sharing (GKS) within the tourism sector, focusing on its influence on green electronic word-of-mouth (eWOM) intention via the mediation of tourists’ green engagement behaviour. Additionally, the study considers the moderating effects of green destination psychological ownership and perceived injunctive norms of green self-expression online on the pathway from green knowledge sharing to tourists’ green engagement behaviour to green eWOM.Design/methodology/approachThe primary dataset, consisting of 902 valid responses obtained through time-lagged surveys administered to environmentally conscious tourists, was analysed using structural equation modelling (SEM) by PROCESS package for R.FindingsFindings indicate that green destination psychological ownership enhances the mediation effect of tourists’ green engagement behaviour on green eWOM intention, reinforcing the sense of personal investment and belonging among tourists. Conversely, perceived injunctive norms of green self-expression online moderate this pathway by shaping the social norms and acceptability of green behaviours online.Practical implicationsTo effectively spread green knowledge, tourism businesses should focus on enhancing tourists' psychological ownership of green destinations and align their communications with the perceived norms of green expression online. This strategy not only deepens tourists' environmental commitment but also stimulates active participation in spreading sustainable practices.Originality/valueThis study contributes to the green marketing literature by revealing how intrinsic and extrinsic motivational factors interact to influence green engagement and eWOM intention in the tourism industry, aiding marketers in strategically fostering green value co-creation and enhancing sustainable practices through targeted green knowledge sharing.

Utilising machine learning for corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) evaluation: Transitioning from committees to climate

Transparency and accountability are critical components of corporate sustainability. This study uses machine learning and empirical analysis to examine the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) committees and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives on corporate sustainability. Using 2017–2021 Bloomberg Terminal data, we investigated the environmental footprints, disclosure practices, risk profiles, and ESG fund commitments of Fortune 500 companies. Key findings indicate that CSR committees positively impact environmental performance, with an increase in environmental responsibility over time. Policy implications highlight the necessity for collaboration to prioritize environmental sustainability and address climate risk disclosure auditing within the audit profession.

Pengaruh Ketidakpastian Lingkungan dan Komitmen Organisasi Terhadap Kinerja Manajerial Dengan Kualitas Sistem Informasi Akuntansi Manajemen Sebagai Variabel Intervening

This study aims to directly test and analyze the Influence of Environmental Uncertainty, Organizational Commitment and Quality of Management Accounting Information Systems on Managerial Performance and indirectly to test and analyze directly the influence of Environmental Uncertainty and Organizational Commitment on Managerial Performance with the Quality of Management Accounting Information Systems as an Intervening Variable in Star Hotels in Medan City. The research approach uses quantitative associative. The population of this study is all 3 to 5 star hotels in Medan City, totaling 48 hotels with a total sample of 240 respondents. This study uses the Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis method using SmartPLS.3 software. Based on the results of direct hypothesis testing, there is an influence of environmental uncertainty, organizational commitment and management accounting information systems on managerial performance. Indirectly, there is an influence of environmental uncertainty and organizational commitment on managerial performance mediated by management accounting information systems

Can Corporate Environmental Social Responsibility and Financial Performance Achieve a Win-win Situation in China? -From the Perspective of Executive Social Capital

ABSTRACT Based on the new market corporate social responsibility theory, enterprises try their best to achieve a win-win situation between environmental social responsibility and corporate financial performance. This paper quantifies corporate environmental social responsibility from the perspective of enterprise front-end governance, back-end governance and employee green behavior, based on the data of Chinese A-share listed companies from 2010 to 2022. Return on assets is used to measure the corporate financial performance. Then, from the perspective of executive social capital, this paper explores the threshold effect of environmental social responsibility on financial performance and draws the following conclusions: (1) In the short term, corporate environmental social responsibility exerts a negative effect on financial performance by augmenting R&D investment. In the long term, corporate environmental social responsibility has a positive effect on financial performance by enhancing reputation or reducing financing costs; (2) Specifically, compared with employee green behavior, front-end and back-end governance have a notably substantial adverse effect on corporate financial performance; (3) When executive social capital crosses a specific threshold, the negative impact of corporate environmental social responsibility commitment on financial performance becomes insignificant. Consequently, this study suggests that bolstering executive social capital is essential for concurrently advancing corporate environmental social responsibility and financial performance.

Environmental resilience of the largest European public transport providers during the COVID-19 pandemic

The environmental commitment of public transport authorities plays a role in addressing the challenges ahead. After the COVID-19 pandemic, we can analyze the strength of green commitments during that turbulent time. Green public procurement (GPP) is a government tool dedicated to mitigating the environmental impact of public acquisitions. These actions can be monitored as an indicator that captures efforts for green actions by organizations. GPP adoption rates among public transport suppliers are comparable across countries because they operate in the same sector and share characteristics that facilitate comparison. In this study, the largest public transport suppliers in 38 European cities are compared from 2010 to 2023. A subsample of 13,280 contract notices was employed for the public transport sector from the Tender Electronic Database and GPP adoption was found to be higher on bus vehicle acquisitions than on tramway/metro vehicle acquisitions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, there was a marked GPP fall. These findings also indicate that while GPP adoption rates are higher among the 38 large public transport suppliers compared with medium and lower ones, the largest ones are not the front-runners in terms of GPP adoption. Our results suggest that environmental priorities are not as significant as one might expect.

Environmental agricultural practices in the Ziban palm groves: Should we choose between yield and sustainability?

Since antiquity, with transhumant breeding, the cultivation of the date palm has been the main agricultural vector around which social and economic activities are articulated in oasis regions. The conduct of this culture is guided by a specific and complex technical itinerary. The objective of the present study aims to identify and characterize the main sustainable agricultural practices within the palm groves of the Ziban in south-eastern Algeria and the sensitivity of date palm farmers to environmental practices as well as their degree of adaptation. Our study is based on face-to-face surveys conducted among 50 producers among 10 date palm areas in the region. It brings to light that despite the production developments, date palm farming in this region remains dominated by extensive and traditional agriculture, either due to a lack of means, knowledge, or environmental commitment. As a result, several sustainable practices remain widely shared in the majority of palm groves. Similarly, it appears that several larger and newly established producers are committed to these new practices which have various objectives in particular, to protect the environment, and to sustain the culture and the quality of the products.

Exploring the urban-rural dichotomies in post-pandemic migration intention: Empirical evidence from Europe

Since the beginning of the 21st century, we have been living in the ‘urban century’, characterised by a rise in the number of cities and mega-cities and a structural population increase in most cities, to the detriment of rural areas. Given the declining interest in rurality, the aims and scope of this paper are to map out the complex force field of rurality versus urbanity, and explore if the COVID pandemic has become a ‘game changer’ that thus may swift the existing patterns. Relying on multilevel modelling, to also account for between-country differences, and using Eurobarometer data on post-pandemic migration intention in both rural and urban areas, our results do not find support for a major post-covid urban exodus. Younger individuals from large cities are indeed more willing to leave for rural areas when they are convinced that they can play an active role in the local decision-making process. Teleworking, as well as EU concrete actions for addressing environmental issues, may also drive more migration toward rural areas. On the other hand, poor access to health services may push individuals towards urban areas. In policy terms, our findings advocate for improving access to public services in rural areas. In addition, the study reinforces the role of the Cohesion Policy to urge the twin transition, as facilitating teleworking and strengthening the environmental commitment were shown to make rural areas more appealing.

Environmental collaboration in construction projects: roles of CSR motivations, environmental commitment and team autonomy

PurposeThis study identifies three main CSR motivations (i.e. strategic benefits, altruism and greenwashing) and explores the relationship between CSR motivations and environmental collaboration by considering the mediating role of environmental commitment and the moderating role of team autonomy.Design/methodology/approachThe data collected from 336 respondents in the construction industry, structural equation modeling and bootstrapping were used to test hypotheses.FindingsThe findings show that altruistic CSR enhances environmental collaboration through enhancing environmental commitment, whereas greenwashing CSR damages environmental collaboration through reducing environmental commitment. Although there is no direct association between strategic CSR and environmental collaboration, environmental commitment mediates the effects of strategic CSR on environmental collaboration. Moreover, the positive effect of strategic CSR and altruistic CSR on environment commitment is stronger when team autonomy is stronger, whereas the negative effect of greenwashing CSR on environment commitment is weaker when team autonomy is stronger.Originality/valueThe findings contribute to the understanding of how CSR motivations can act as catalysts for collaborative efforts in addressing environmental issues within construction projects and offer theoretical understanding of team autonomy by illustrating its role in shaping organizational responses to CSR motivations. The findings can provide insights into why and how participating teams can collaborate better on environmental management, enriching the knowledge of environmental management practices in construction projects.

The influence of green human resource management on university sustainability in higher education: the role of mediating environmental performance and green commitment.

The purpose of the research is to examine how green human resource management (GHRM) contributes to the sustainability of the university. This study also focuses on how environmental performance and dedication to sustainability can act as mediators. Additionally, it seeks to examine the interplay between GHRM practice and university sustainability and how green environmental success and green dedication moderate that interaction. As the primary technique of data collection, a survey questionnaire on green HRM and environmental factors was distributed to a total of 273 university staff at Majmaah University in Saudi Arabia. The results of staff environmental performance and commitment point to a beneficial impact on sustainability in higher education institutions. Our study also demonstrates that when an employee scores highly on green performance evaluation and appraisal, the impact of green HRM practices on green dedication is more significant. By connecting green HRM practices to university sustainability through sustainability impact and green commitment, the current study adds fresh theoretical insights into the field of environmental management literature. Our findings give staff members advice on how and when to use green HRM techniques to improve university sustainability in higher education institutions.

Environmental ratification moves

For over 60 years, International Environmental Law has produced hundreds of texts aimed at protecting the environment at global to regional scales. Most of these texts do not gather the support of all the states concerned. The reasons for this are analysed here. This retrospective look provides a striking panorama of the current situation. The international and domestic motivations that lead a state to the sovereign decision to ratify or not a treaty, are first recalled and put into perspective in their interdependencies. The analysis of thousands of ratifications of 51 major treaties draws lines of divergence between leading states, follower states, and states reluctant to enter into environmental commitments. On a global scale the latter form a large majority, including most African and Asian states. The states of Northern and Western Europe are among the first to ratify these treaties, followed by other European states. G7 member states occupy vey contrasting normative positions. Overall, three major moves emerge from this global panorama. First, historical and persistent inequalities in the development of countries have cast an indelible shadow on environmental international multilateral treaties which do not bring the expected fruits of development. Second, in environmental matters, over the past 15 years the trend consists in establishing agreements of more restricted range (regional, bilateral), with commitments from states on fairly flexible objectives, adaptable to their social and economic context. Third, these agreements are set within the broadly negotiated and thematically inclusive principles of sustainable development.

Model Bisnis Berkelanjutan dan Isu Strategi Pengembangan Model Bisnis Berkelanjutan pada UKM: Tinjauan Literatur Sistematis

The United Nations established the Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 as the 2030 Sustainability Development Agenda, which provided a comprehensive framework to guide global efforts toward a more sustainable and inclusive future while addressing socioeconomic and environmental issues. As a result, businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as part of large corporations, are intensely interested in transforming business models towards sustainability. This article investigates the development of articles on sustainable business models (SBM), specifically SBM in SMEs. The study was conducted using articles obtained from the Elsevier Scopus database.The analysis was carried out using bibliographic research techniques using VOSviewer software and content analysis. Based on the study conducted, it was found that SBM had been discovered between 2002 and 2003, although relatively few articles about business models were found, namely 827 out of 16,784 business model documents. Meanwhile, there are far fewer Scopus documents on SBM for SMEs, namely 19 articles, most of which are systematic literature reviews and case studies. Content analysis shows that SBM in SMEs needs to consider adaptation to uncertain environmental and institutional contexts. Regarding strategic content, the need to maintain symbiotic relationships with stakeholders, founder values, social and environmental values, leadership, value-based competencies, and manager commitment is essential for SBM. Developing a sustainable business model for SMEs is carried out by integrating sustainability into its value chain.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Organisasi, Motivasi Kerja dan Disiplin Kerja terhadap Komitmen Karyawan (Studi pada Kantor BPBD Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta)

This research aims to examine the influence of the organizational environment, work motivation and work discipline on employee commitment. The research took samples at the Yogyakarta Special Region BPBD office. The sampling technique used a non-probability sampling technique using saturated sampling (census). The sample in this study consisted of 50 employees who worked at the Yogyakarta Special Region BPBD office. In this research, multiple regression analysis techniques were used. The results of the research show that simultaneously environmental factors, motivation and work discipline influence employee commitment, but partially only work environmental factors have a significant influence on employee commitment at the Yogyakarta Special Region BPBD Office

Environmental Protection Tax and Green Investment on Green Innovation: Digitalization, ESG, CSR as Mediation

This study aims to identify variables that influence environmental tax protection, digitalization, ESG, CSR and green investment variables on green innovation. The research conducted is quantitative and the data obtained is secondary data. Data were obtained from companies that publish their financial statements and annual reports. The unit of analysis used in this study is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. Managerial implications for company management with operational efficiency and long-term sustainability of the company. Companies can develop new products that are more environmentally friendly, more energy efficient production processes, or new technologies to recycle waste. Management can consider strengthening and expanding CSR practices including environmental commitments as an integral part of their business strategy. Stakeholders need to see transparency in communication about green investment and green innovation so that they can improve financial performance and company value.

Kompetensi dan Komitmen dalam Manajemen SDM Kontemporer

This study aims to explore the role of competence and commitment in contemporary human resource (HR) management and how they affect organizational performance. In the context of a dynamic and increasingly complex business environment, HR competencies and employee commitment levels are key factors in achieving competitive advantage. This study uses a quantitative approach by distributing questionnaires to HR professionals in various industries to collect data on competency development, HR policy implementation, and employee commitment levels. The results of the study show that there is a significant relationship between good HR competence and high employee commitment to increasing productivity and organizational effectiveness. This research suggests that companies should focus more on developing employee competencies and strategies to increase commitment to face modern managerial challenges. These findings are expected to provide insight for HR practitioners in designing more effective policies and practices to support organizational growth and success.

Do Firms Follow through on Environmental Commitments? An Empirical Examination

In response to ever-increasing pressure from stakeholders to reduce the impact of their operations and supply chain on the natural environment, firms frequently make public commitments to improve environmental performance. However, the commitments are difficult to validate and thus of unknown quality. Understanding whether and when the commitments are valid proxies for action is essential because they are used by environmentally conscious stakeholders to assess firm environmental performance in anticipation of buying from, investing in, working for, or selling to a firm. Results from examining 442 U.S. manufacturing firms show that firms generally follow through on such commitments. Larger firms and firms with better environmental performance are more likely to follow through. However, firms tend not to follow through if they are experiencing negative environmental publicity or resource constraints at the time of the commitment. The results provide important insights for environmentally conscious stakeholders who use the commitments to determine whether to buy from, invest in, work for, or supply to a firm. The study also highlights the benefits to firm leaders of following through and provides input towards ideas that can increase follow-through. Finally, the study contributes to several streams of the research literature, including the literature evaluating environmental management, environment commitments, and environmental accidents.

The impact of place attachment on the environmentally responsible behavior of residents in National Park gateway communities and the mediating effect of environmental commitment: a case of China National Park

As a member of the national park, the environmentally responsible behavior of the entrance community residents has an important impact on the ecological protection of the national park. However, there are still insufficient studies on the mechanism of influence of community residents’ place attachment on environmentally responsible behavior and the role of environmental commitment. Based on the theory of interdependence, this study explored the impact of residents’ place attachment in a national park gateway community on environmentally responsible behavior, and examined the mediating role of environmental commitment. We conducted empirical research on Shuiman gateway community of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest China National Park. Through structural equation modeling, the survey of 375 residents yielded the following conclusions: (1) place dependence indirectly affect environmentally responsible behavior via the mediating effect of place identity; (2) both place dependence and place identity have a positive and significant impact on environmental commitment; (3) environmental commitment has a positive and significant impact on environmentally responsible behavior; (4) the mediating effect of environmental commitment on the impact of place dependence on environmentally responsible behavior is significant and “place identity–environmental commitment” also has a significant mediating effect. Finally, three managerial insights were discussed. This study enriches the connotation and application scope of interdependence theory, explains the different roles of place dependence, place identity, and environmental commitment in the study of environmentally responsible behavior, and provides some inspiration for future research and practice of environmentally responsible behavior. It is helpful for community residents to participate in the ecological environment governance of national parks and achieve sustainable development.

Environmental Responsibility of Micro and Small Enterprises in The Services Sector in Baja California, Mexico, Its Effect on Competitive and Financial Performance

Objective: The study evaluates the impact generated by Corporate Environmental Responsibility (CER) activities on Competitive Performance (CP) and Financial Performance (FP) of Micro and Small Business (MSMEs) in the service sector in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico. Theoretical Framework: From a sustainability perspective, corporate environmental responsibility and its relationship with various constructs and their interactions such as competitive and financial performance are analyzed. Method: A survey was developed and applied to 57 company managers in the following sectors: private sector medical laboratories, car repair and laundries, differentiated by the management of waste with potential environmental impact and greater demands in compliance with environmental standards. To confirm the hypotheses raised, an exploratory factor analysis and linear regressions of the constructs formed were applied. Results and Discussion: It was found that there is a strong relationship between CER and CP, however, there is no influence of CER on CP. Research implications: Service sector entrepreneurs continue to view RAE activities as expenses and financial burdens, which prevents them from taking RAE as a development strategy. They have not adopted strategies that allow them to benefit from the RAE actions they carry out, and it prevents a better environmental performance of SMEs in the service sector. Originality/Value: By demonstrating that there is no positive effect of RAE on finances, it is evidence of why the service sector continues to lag behind in its environmental performance and commitment, compared to other economic sectors at local and regional level. It also provides evidence in the theoretical discussion of the effect of RAE on the competitive and financial performance of the company.