Environmental Commitment Research Articles

Empowering green minds: the role of job embeddedness, environmental commitment and job autonomy in promoting pro-environmental behavior

PurposeGrounded in social identity theory (SIT), this study aims to explore the relationships between job embeddedness (JE), environmental commitment (EC), job autonomy (JA) and pro-environmental behavior (PEB) in the hotel industry. It specifically investigates the mediating role of EC in the JE-PEB relationship and the moderating effect of JA on the JE-EC relationship.Design/methodology/approachEmploying a quantitative methods approach, this study evaluates the interrelationships among the variables using the SPSS macro-PROCESS Model 4 and 7.FindingsThe study uncovers a significant positive relationship between JE and PEB, mediated by EC. It also identifies JA as a moderator in the JE-EC relationship, which in turn influences PEB.Practical implicationsThese insights can guide organizations, especially in the hotel industry, on how job design and organizational culture can be optimized to promote PEB among employees. By enhancing JE and autonomy, organizations can foster greater EC, thereby catalyzing increased PEB.Originality/valueThis study uniquely integrates the constructs of JE, EC, JA and PEB under the lens of SIT, offering fresh perspectives into the dynamics of workplace behavior and its impact on the environment.

An Assessment of Afghanistan Legislative Efforts in Relation to International Environmental Commitments

Afghanistan formally joined the United Nations in 1946 and remains is a strong participant in this important organization, particularly in the United Nations Environmental Program. Afghanistan signed the (CITES) of Wild Fauna and Flora on October 30, 1985, as part of its commitment to environmental Protection, in 2006 Afghanistan enacted an Environmental Law. My research is based on librarian methods which depend on national and international materials, and has exhaustively analyzed the international treaties that Afghanistan has ratified, as well as its environmental legislation. In addition, to approach its international duties, the country formed a National Environmental Protection Agency and adopted a special law for the protection of the environment. Furthermore, Afghanistan has established six regulations at a lower legislative level to effectively address environmental issues. The government has also included environmental crimes in its penal law, including punishments for such offenses. However, while Afghanistan has made efforts in terms of environmental legislation and involvement in international treaties, there are certain shortcomings. The Afghan government's commitment to international environmental and climate change duties looks insufficient, and its legal efforts fall short of the mark. Furthermore, international cooperation in this area is limited. Finally, it is suggested that the Afghan government enhance its participation in international treaties and conferences concerning the environment and climate change. Afghanistan should broaden and speed up the legislative process to achieve its environmental legal duties, while also upgrading its efforts in the sphere of environmental conservation and climate change mitigation.

Pengaruh Lingkungan Kerja Non Fisik, Reputasi Perusahaan dan Komitmen Afektif terhadap Keterikatan Karyawan pada PT. Wulandari Bangun Laksana Tbk

Evaluation of a company's success can depend on the effectiveness of its human resource management. One of the main objectives of this management is to foster employee involvement, as it has been shown that when employees develop a sense of attachment to the workplace, they tend to exert their best efforts in carrying out tasks to the best of their abilities. This research aims to determine the influence of the non-physical work environment, company reputation, and affective commitment on employee engagement at PT. Wulandari Bangun Laksana Tbk. The research method applied is a quantitative research method. The samples in this research were employees of the project division and HRD&GA at PT. Wulandari Bangun Laksana Tbk. The sampling technique used a saturated sampling method with 37 respondents obtained by distributing questionnaires. The data analysis technique uses Partial Least Square (PLS) software. The research results explain that the variables of non-physical work environment, company reputation, and affective commitment positively and significantly influence employee engagement at PT. Wulandari Bangun Laksana Tbk.

Assessing Peru’s Land Monitoring System Contributions towards Fulfilment of Its International Environmental Commitments

Land use change (LUC) is recognized as one of the major drivers of the global loss of biodiversity and represents a major threat to ecosystems. Deforestation through LUC is mainly driven by fire regimes, logging, farming (cropping and ranching), and illegal mining, which are closely linked with environmental management policies. Efficient land management strategies, however, require reliable and robust information. Land monitoring is one such approach that can provide critical information to coordinate policymaking at the global, regional, and local scales, and enable a programmed implementation of shared commitments under the Rio Conventions: the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), and Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Here we use Peru as a case study to evaluate how a land monitoring system enables environmental policy decisions which appear in the country’s international commitment reports. Specifically, we synthesize how effective the ongoing land monitoring system has been in responding to current and future environmental challenges; and how improvements in land monitoring can assist in the achievement of national commitments under the Rio Conventions. We find that Peruvian policies and commitments need to be improved to be consistent with the 1.5 °C temperature limit of the Paris agreement. Regarding the Aichi targets, Peru has achieved 17% land area with sustainable management; however, the funding deficit is a great challenge. Even though Peru commits to reducing GHG emissions by reducing LUC and improving agricultural and land use forestry practices, it needs policy improvements in relation to land tenure, governance, and equity. Potential explanations for the observed shortcomings include the fragmentation and duplication of government roles across sectors at both a national and regional scale.

Why Do (High-Income) Countries Wish to Green Their Trade Agreements?

In recent years, many states have undertaken to green their free trade agreements (FTA). As the pace of this evolution towards greener trade relations continues to accelerate, it has also been met with resistance. The inclusion of environmental commitments in FTAs has sometimes been dismissed as an attempt by high-income countries to level the playing field for their market actors by raising environmental standards abroad. Against this background, this article aims to investigate what underlying motive(s) (high-income) states pursue when they negotiate environmental provisions. Using the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) as a case study, it is argued that it is possible to rely on the legalization of these commitments to unravel treaty parties’ motives for negotiating such rules in the first place. In the case of the USMCA, it is found that the agreement’s environmental commitments could be interpreted as mirroring concern either for the environment or for unfair foreign competition. A closer look at the negotiation process leading to the adoption of the agreement suggests that it was mainly – although certainly not exclusively – out of environmental concerns that stringent environmental commitments were included in the USMCA. free trade agreements, US trade relations, economic integration, United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement, asymmetries of power, negotiation of treaties, environmental provisions, green protectionism, trade and sustainable development, legalization of international commitments

Selection of a sustainable location for waste electrical and electronic equipment recycling plant using Entropy and Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution.

The production and consumption of electronic goods have experienced a significant increase over the years, leading to a substantial surge in the global volume of electronic waste, commonly referred to as Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The selection of a sustainable location for WEEE recycling plants plays a crucial role in mitigating environmental concerns, preserving resources and promoting economic development. It signifies a proactive and responsible approach to electronic waste management in the contemporary world. To tackle the challenge of selecting sustainable locations for WEEE recycling plants, this study employed the Entropy and Entropy and Evaluation based on Distance from Average Solution (EDAS) methodologies, evaluating 10 alternative cities in Turkey based on 13 criteria. The selected criteria include land cost, personnel cost, energy cost, availability of labour, government support degree, tax preferences, road network accessibility, number of electronic equipment producers, existence of recycling plants, suitability of land use, population and availability of renewable resources (wind power and solar energy). The Entropy method was employed to calculate the weights assigned to each criterion, whereas the EDAS method was utilized to evaluate the decision alternatives. The results provide region-specific recommendations, such as Antalya for the Mediterranean region and Samsun for the Black Sea region. The literature lacks sufficient research on the selection of sustainable locations for WEEE recycling plants. Furthermore, the utilization of real data enhances the study's credibility and provides practical insights for decision-making. The selection of a sustainable location for a WEEE recycling plant in Turkey not only demonstrates the country's environmental commitment but also sets a global example for responsible waste management.

Internal green marketing orientation and business performance: The role of employee environmental commitment and green organizational identity

The research examines the idea that Internal Green Marketing Orientation (IGMO) is a strategic approach within the tourism and hospitality industries that focuses on integrating environmentally friendly practices into the organizational culture. It encompasses how a business perceives, values, and prioritizes environmental concerns as part of its internal operations. IGMO, as a fundamental aspect of a company's strategy, plays a significant role in shaping Business Performance (BP) in this sector. How does IGMO influence Business Performance (BP) in the tourism and hospitality industries, and what is the role of Employee Environmental Commitment (EEC) and Green Organizational Identity (GOI) in this relationship? The purpose of this study is to find the answers to the previous questions. The study randomly gathered data via time-lagged surveys distributed among workers with at least two years of experience in hotels and tourism companies in Egypt. The study employed Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) to analyze the perceptions of 338 employees working in hotels and tourism companies in Egypt. The study's results showed that IGMO is positively associated with BP. Furthermore, IGMO is positively associated with EEC. In addition, EEC is positively associated with BP. EEC succeeded in mediating the association between IGMO and BP. Finally, the study proved that GOI moderates the association between IGMO and EEC. Practical implications include prioritizing IGMO, fostering employee environmental commitment, recognizing the impact of employee commitment on business performance, leveraging employee commitment as a mediator, and understanding the role of green organizational identity in shaping employee commitment.

A New Indicator for Measuring Efficiency in Urban Freight Transportation: Defining and Implementing the OEEM (Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Mobility)

Urban freight transportation is the activity that has the greatest impact on urban areas in terms of sustainability and livability, and it is, therefore, necessary to reduce its impact. Currently, there is a lack of methodologies to validate the methods proposed by companies to reduce their impacts. The proposed methodology presents the implementation of a KPI (Key Performance Indicator) based on the triple bottom line approach: economic, social and environmental, since a company with good results on the “triple bottom line” will experience an increase in its economic profitability and its environmental commitment while reducing the impacts that generate negative perceptions of it. This KPI is the OEEM (Overall Equipment Effectiveness for Mobility), a redesign of the well-known OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), but adapted to the needs of urban freight transportation since this indicator provides a quick overview of the efficiency or performance of the activity according to five components: quality of deliveries, vehicle utilization, availability of the vehicle–driver tandem and efficiency (result of traffic and efficiency of delivery stops). The methodology developed will be implemented in a case study where the KPI will be calculated on the basis of real-time data and visualized on a control panel; thanks to this KPI, the company will be able to validate whether the measures taken have a positive or negative impact.

The role of technological innovation in enhancing resource sustainability to achieve green recovery

This research employs the CS-ARDL approach to explore the intricate connection between patent applications and fossil fuel consumption across high-income and non-high-income countries from 2000 to 2022. In high-income nations, there is a notable reduction in consumption, indicative of their emphasis on innovation and environmental commitment. Conversely, non-high-income countries experience an uptick in consumption, primarily attributed to economic growth and resource limitations. While factors such as urbanization, industrialization, and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) exert influence, their impact on steering sustainable energy practices remains limited. The bidirectional causal relationship between fuel use and patents underscores their dynamic interaction. Policy recommendations advocate for supporting green startups, fostering sustainable cities, and digitizing green finance in high-income countries. On the other hand, non-high-income nations are advised to concentrate on green education, importing technology, implementing green patent regulations, and establishing local green funds to expedite progress.

The role of China in protecting the Arctic against pollutions from vessels: a legal perspective.

In the past decade, global climate change and the rapid melting of polar ice have dramatically transformed the Arctic landscape from a vast ice-covered area to a seasonally navigable sea. This accessibility has sparked increased commercial activity, posing a threat from various pollutants, particularly from vessel sources. Given China's profound interests in Arctic shipping, its involvement may face resistance from Arctic states, and therefore, it is important for China to ensure that its presence benefits local communities and states. This study explores China's role in shaping the international legal landscape to protect the Arctic from vessel-source pollutions. The intricate interplay between China's economic interests, maritime security concerns, and environmental commitments in the Arctic underscores China's potential role. By aligning with existing international legal structures, such as UNCLOS and MARPOL, China has already started to demonstrate its commitment to preserving the Arctic environment. This study assesses and discusses the potentially strategic importance of China's involvement in influencing legal regimes, offering a crucial contribution to global efforts to preserve this vital region.

Effect of Sustainable Supply Chain Management on Procurement Environmental Performance: A Perspective on Resource Dependence Theory

To reduce medical waste, attention must be paid to the environmental friendliness of products during procurement. Thus, environmental awareness among hospital procurement personnel is crucial. Sustainable development, which effectively utilizes limited external resources, is the common goal of hospitals and suppliers. This study aims to establish a research framework that combines the theories of resource dependence and environmental relationship quality, incorporating environmental factors, subjective environmental norms, and perceived environmental values. Whether the environmental awareness of hospital procurement personnel is related to the quality of supplier relationships was investigated using a questionnaire survey method with hospital procurement personnel as the subjects. A total of 443 valid questionnaires were collected, and structural equation modeling was used to verify the hypotheses. The results show that (1) substitutability and uncertainty have a positive and significant effect on environmental relationship quality; (2) environmental subjective norms have a positive and significant effect on environmental relationship quality; (3) importance and perceived environmental value have a positive and significant effect on environmental commitment; (4) environmental relationship quality has a positive and significant effect on environmental performance. These results provide a reference for the promotion of relevant policies, education, and training in medical institutions.

Enacting environmental commitments and initiatives in Australian Olympic sport: an actor-network theory perspective

ABSTRACT Rationale Existing studies on sport and environmental sustainability have overlooked the role of actors and elements influencing the integration of environmental considerations at central levels of the operations of sport organisations. Approach This paper uses Actor-Network Theory and semi-structured interviews to identify and critique actants and moments of translation embedded within the Australian Olympic sport network. Findings Seven actant roles were identified within the Australian Olympic sport organisations’ network structures enacting environmental commitments and initiatives: interrogators, custodians, coordinators, providers, amplifiers, bottlenecks, and distant disruptors. In addition, economic imperatives, environmental enlightenment, and the redesign of sport experiences were identified as transformative moments in the process of enacting. Practical implications This research informs environmental policy development in the research literature and policymaking aiming to adopt and promote environmental commitments in sport. Research contribution We argue that the enactment of environmental commitments and initiatives within Australian sport organisations is a dynamic, transformative process in which all parts of organisational actants (internal and external to the organisation; human or non-human actants) contribute to action, playing multiple roles empowering and constraining (at times, simultaneously) environmental sustainability transitions.

Weather Forecast Control for Heating of Multi-Family Buildings in Comparison with Feedback and Feedforward Control

Our joint environmental and energy commitments mean we must reduce the building’s energy use. Improved central heating control can play a role in how this is accomplished. There are three common control strategies: feedforward (traditional), feedback, and model predictive control (MPC). The latter two often work in parallel, where feedback uses indoor temperature sensors to adjust the supply water temperature. In contrast, the supply temperature setpoint is continuously calculated in MPC, fed with weather forecasts. The weather forecasts are often highlighted as essential ingredients in MPC, but at the same time, it is emphasized that temperature sensors are used to ensure a pleasant indoor temperature. To an outside observer, it is difficult to determine what is what in such combined control arrangements. Is energy saved because of the room sensors or because of the model? And what role do the weather forecasts play? This study quantifies the impact of the control strategy on energy use and indoor temperature. It concludes that PI-based feedback heating control saves approximately as much energy as MPC, and weather forecasts do not save significantly more energy than real-time weather data but are easier to obtain. The overall results for both control strategies align with the lower end of the result ranges of previous studies. The novelty is that the impact of weather forecasts has been studied separately and that different control strategies are compared against each other based on a model of a typical Swedish multi-family building.

Determinants of efficient water use and conservation in the Colombian manufacturing industry using machine learning

Water is a fundamental aspect of achieving sustainable industries, and it is essential for firms to make efficient use of it. However, not all companies have sustainable water management practices in place. In this study, we aim to answer the research question: What factors influenced the efficient use and saving of water in the Colombian manufacturing industry in 2020? We used data from the Annual Manufacturing Survey and the Industrial Environmental Survey conducted by DANE to investigate this question. Our study grouped the variables into four categories: Environmental commitment, Risk mitigation, Innovation, and Location. We used two supervised learning machine-learning algorithms—decision tree and logit regression with LASSO regularization—to analyze the data. The results underscore those investments in wastewater treatment, total water consumption, and commitments to air and climate protection emerge as pivotal drivers for embracing sustainable practices. Moreover, the geographical location of companies significantly influences the likelihood of implementing water conservation initiatives. To enhance efficient water use and conservation in the Colombian manufacturing sector, several targeted public policies are recommended. These include offering fiscal and financial incentives to encourage investments in advanced wastewater treatment and reuse technologies. Additionally, advocating for specialized training and environmental education programs tailored for corporate personnel is crucial. Moreover, establishing initiatives for environmental certification and eco-labeling within the corporate sector can significantly promote sustainable water practices. Lastly, enforcing more stringent environmental regulations and standards, especially for industries like Textile, Metallurgy, and Manufacturing of rubber and plastic products, is essential to ensure responsible water management across the sector.

Technology Entrepreneurs' Environmental Commitments and Crowdfunding Outcomes

Technology Entrepreneurs' Environmental Commitments and Crowdfunding Outcomes

The nexus between green HR practices and firm sustainable performance in Saudi Arabia manufacturing industry: The role of green innovation and green transformation leadership

Environment concerns are now important for every business, especially manufacturing concerns due to imposing regulation regarding ecological performance. The quantitative study aims to investigate the impact of factors including green performance management and appraisal, green training and development and green compensation and reward on firm sustainable development of the manufacturing sector in Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, determine the mediating role of green innovation and green transformation leadership. Therefore, the role of these variables in causing actions of sustainability, through the purposive sampling we applied the administration of an online questionnaire to a sample of 350 employees of different levels from 40 manufacturing concerns. The study findings discovered that green human resource management practices positively influence firm sustainable performance. Additionally, the results indicated that green innovation and transformational leadership play an affirmative role in sustainable performance. Green innovation and transformational leadership partially mediate the link between green human resource management practices and firm sustainable performance. This study's findings provide a platform for policymakers and researchers in manufacturing firms to put green human resource-based approaches into practice to strengthen the employees’ environmental commitment and enhance sustainable performance. On the other hand, this study has given a holistic vision of green human resource management practices, green innovation, transformational leaders, and sustainable performance. This research can be reflected as a rock on which other research projects will be built and provide empirical evidence regarding the connection.

The relationship between environmental commitment and export performance: A study of manufacturing firms operating in Türkiye

The relationship between environmental commitment and export performance: A study of manufacturing firms operating in Türkiye

Leadership for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Examining the Nexus between Green Leadership, Environmental Commitment, and Green Technology Adoption in Shaping Generation Z Employee Behaviours

Leadership for a Sustainable Tomorrow: Examining the Nexus between Green Leadership, Environmental Commitment, and Green Technology Adoption in Shaping Generation Z Employee Behaviours

Financial slack and environmental expenditures: Value relevance in the Brazilian stock market

Financial slack and environmental expenditures: Value relevance in the Brazilian stock market

Environmental citizen commitment in the process of territorial transition: Perspectives from the global South

Territorial transition in southern countries seems to have a distinctive aspect in comparison to northern countries, as it is governed by a dual challenge. On one hand, to regulate unrestrained urbanisation and, on the other hand, to maintain the principles of sustainability promoted on an international scale. In this article, we focus on the interaction between the two main pillars of sustainability, namely the social and the environment, and in particular on the degree of citizen involvement in processes regarding conservation of natural areas within their cities. Therefore, we question the modalities of territorial transition within theoretical and empirical frameworks for the case of the cities of Duitama in Colombia and Setif in Algeria. Two cities situated in southern countries, amid territorial transition, with rather similar geographical and natural characteristics, yet with very different social conditions. Through a comparative study it is possible to comprehend the diversity of social practices towards protecting the environment in these urban areas. The aim of this study is to understand how the inhabitants of these towns are currently involved in environmental protection, and their potential involvement in the ecological transformation that these two territories will undergo in the future.