Green Human Capital Research Articles

The Effects of Green Intellectual Capital on Business Performance: Evidence from Serbia

Investing in green intellectual capital can create competitive advantage of companies in the long term. In short term, however, more orchestration is required for investment into green resources to boost financial and non-financial performance of business. The aim of this paper is to present the effects of Green Intellectual Capital (Green Human Capital, Green Structural Capital, and Green Relational Capital) on companies' business performance (including their financial and non-financial indicators). For this purpose, primary data were collected from targeted companies operating in the Serbian market (N=344) using a structured questionnaire. The results confirm the positive effects of Green Human Capital and Green Relational Capital on both financial and non-financial indicators of researched companies. Green Structural Capital was not found to have an impact on the companies' financial performance. These findings can contribute to 1) owners and managers in creating sustainable business models, 2) regulators in creating policy frameworks and incentives for sustainable development and 3) other business analysts focused on the green intellectual capital development in companies.

From knowledge to profit: business reputation as a mediator in the impact of green intellectual capital on business performance

PurposeThe purpose of this research is to support the green movement and improve corporate performance by focusing on green intellectual capital and its various components (e.g. green human capital, green structural capital and green relational capital). Furthermore, this study looks into the impact of business reputation in mediating the link between green intellectual capital qualities and business performance.Design/methodology/approachTo obtain data from the target population, this study employed quantitative techniques and a survey approach for data collection from respondents (managers and employees) of firms. The final sample size was 255.FindingsAccording to structural equation modeling green human capital, green structural capital and green relational capital all have a positive and statistically significant impact on organizational performance. Furthermore, the study shows that a company’s reputation plays an important role in mediating the relationship between the green intellectual capital component and business performance. These findings are confirmed by the natural resource-based perspective theory. This shows that developing green intellectual capital and promoting a green environment increases a company’s reputation among stakeholders, which promotes organizational performance.Research limitations/implicationsThe study’s findings will help policymakers and administrators better understand the role of green intellectual capital in business reputation and performance. Based on empirical data, the study would contribute to the management, environmental science and performance literature.Originality/valueTo the best of the researcher's knowledge, this is the first study to apply the natural resource-based view theory and to consider corporate reputation as a mediator between green intellectual capital and business success.

The Impact of Green Human Capital on Hotel Performance: The Mediating Role of Innovation Activity inYogyakarta, Indonesia

The Impact of Green Human Capital on Hotel Performance: The Mediating Role of Innovation Activity inYogyakarta, Indonesia

Could Green Transformational Leadership Support Continuous Accounting Implementation?

This research explores and evaluates the impacts of digital capabilities (DC), cybersecurity awareness (CA), and green human capital (GHC) on the implementation of continuous accounting (CAI), with green transformational leadership (GTL) acting as a moderating factor. This study conducted a test by splitting dimensions of digital capability that consisted of digital technology, digital transformation, virtual meetings, electronic documents, and electronic transactions. Primary data was collected through questionnaires by utilizing Smart-PLS for analyses the data. The findings indicate that digital capability (digital technology) has no influence on CAI. Digital capability (digital transformation) has no influence on CAI. Digital capability (virtual meeting) has positive influence on CAI. Digital capabilities (electronic documents) have a positive influence on CAI. Digital capability (electronic transactions) has no influence on CAI. Cybersecurity awareness has a positive influence on the implementation of continuous accounting. Green human capital has a positive influence on continuous accounting implementation. Gender has positive influence on CAI. Experience negatively affects the implementation of continuous accounting. Moreover, GTL strengthens the influence DC towards CAI in the initial model. Applying the new model, GTL weakens the influence of DC towards CAI. In the initial model, GTL does not moderate the relations of CA and CAI. Applying the new model, GTL strengthens the influence of CA on CAI. In the initial model, GTL weakened the influence of GHC towards CAI. Results using the new model show that GTL does not moderate the influence GHC towards CAI. This study is particularly valuable for future analyses that incorporate evolving digital capabilities to provide insights and further validation for improving the implementation of continuous accounting.

Green Human Resource Management, Green Human Capital, Green Innovation, dan Perceived Organizational Support Terhadap Environmental Performance

Tujuan. Lingkungan kinerja yang ramah lingkungan memiliki kegiatan aktivitas yang tetap menjaga kelestarian lingkungan. Kelestarian lingkungan dapat terlaksana jika perusahaan mampu menciptakan lingkungan kinerja ramah lingkungan. Untuk menciptakan lingkungan kinerja ramah lingkungan dilakukan analisis MSDM ramah lingkungan, SDM ramah lingkungan, inovasi ramah lingkungan, dan dukungan organisasi yang dirasakan. Yang mana analisis tersebut dapat mencapai lingkungan kinerja yang ramah lingkungan. Material dan Metode. Model yang dipakai dalam penelitian ini adalah model persamaan structural dengan menggunakan software SPSS 23. Kriteria responden dalam penelitian yaitu tenaga kerja dengan populasi yang diambil sebanyak 60 karyawan. Hasil. MSDM ramah lingkungan, SDM ramah lingkungan, inovasi ramah lingkungan, dan dukungan organisasi yang dirasakan oleh karyawan memiliki pengaruh positif terhadap kinerja lingkungan. Sehingga dari hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa penting suatu perusahaan memperhatikan lingkungan kinerja. Kesimpulan. Lingkungan kinerja yang baik didukung oleh MSDM ramah lingkungan dan SDM ramah lingkungan, selain MSDM dan SDM ramah lingkungan juga didukung oleh inovasi ramah lingkungan dan dukungan organisasi yang dirasakan. Yang mana mampu meningkatkan lingkungan kinerja yang ramah lingkungan.

Green Intellectual Capital: A Multidimensional Approach to Sustainable Performance Waste Recycling Management in Algeria

This research investigated the relationship between the green intellectual capital (GIC) and the sustainable performance in Algeria’s waste recycling management sector. Acknowledging the importance of Global Information Communication (GIC) in achieving organizational success, this research investigates how it is utilized and its effects. Using structural equation modeling (SEM) with the PLS-V3 software, the study examines information gathered from 400 entrepreneurs who oversee waste recycling businesses in Algeria. The study focused on three primary components of GIC: green relational capital, green structural capital, and green human capital. The hypotheses were formulated to assess the influence of each component on sustainable performance. The results supported all four proposed hypotheses, showing a positive link between the Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) and the sustainable performance. Specifically, the combined effects of relational, structural, and human capital enhanced sustainability outcomes. The research showed the significance of the waste recycling industry implementing strategies that make the most of Green Intangible Capital (GIC) elements. This includes connecting with stakeholders who prioritize environmental preservation, sharing knowledge, and working together. Green structural capital refers to the systems and processes that support eco-friendly practices, like environmental management systems and sustainable supply chain management. Green human capital focuses on employees' skills and knowledge in sustainability, highlighting the importance of training and opportunities for professional development. This study adds value to existing knowledge by clarifying how GIC plays a role in fostering a future. It offers insights for waste recycling firms, policymakers, and other interested parties in Algeria and beyond. By emphasising the significance of GIC in achieving performance, this research provides practical implications for crafting strategies and policies that leverage green intellectual assets for economic and environmental advantages. The study underscored organisations’ need to invest in nurturing their GIC to promote sustainable business practices and attain enduring success.

Impact of Green Intellectual Capital and Environmental Management Accounting on Sustainable Performance: The Moderating Role of Stakeholder Pressure

This study investigates the impact of green intellectual capital—specifically, green relational capital (GRC), green human capital (GHC), and green structural capital (GSC)—on the sustainable performance of firms in Pakistan. It further examines the mediating role of environmental management accounting (EMA) in the relationship between green intellectual capital and sustainable performance, while also exploring stakeholder pressure as a moderator in this relationship. Data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM) with SmartPLS v.4.0.0 software. The findings reveal that while GHC and GRC show positive but insignificant relationships with sustainable performance, GSC has a significant positive impact. EMA is found to have a significant positive relationship with sustainable performance and serves as a significant mediator between GHC and sustainable performance, as well as between GRC and sustainable performance. However, EMA’s mediating effect on the relationship between GSC, and sustainable performance is insignificant. Additionally, stakeholder pressure significantly moderates the relationship between EMA and sustainable performance. The study offers valuable insights for scholars and industry professionals seeking to enhance sustainability performance and achieve a competitive advantage in the industry.

The antecedents of top management’s involvement in green technology innovation

ABSTRACT Green technology innovation is a vital strategic driver for the sustainable development of an organization and is pitched toward energy conservation, pollution mitigation, and waste recycling. This study investigates the influence of the green technology orientation of the top management on a hotel’s green competitive advantage. It considers the effects of green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital. It adopts a partial least square structural equation model (PLS-SEM) to test hypotheses using 380 data samples from top employees of hotels in the USA. The statistical results show that corporate environmental ethics, stakeholder pressure, and market demand for green processes positively affect green technology involvement. Furthermore, findings of green human and structural capital positively affect green competitive advantage. The study sheds light on the significance of green competitive advantage in the hotel industry while providing novel perspectives on the deficiencies and vulnerabilities of the competitive hotel business.

The effect of executive green human capital on greenwashing

Faced with the great pressure from various environmental policies, firms are increasingly interested to use green advertising claims to tag themselves as environmental-friendly. Greenwashing appears as an attractive strategy that could cover up firms’ irresponsible environmental behavior. Against this background, our study focuses on the relationship between green human capital of executive and corporate greenwashing, trying to discover the internal driving force that curbs firms’ irresponsible environmental behavior. Based on the pro-environmental behavior theory, we empirically examine the effect of EGHC on corporate greenwashing and further discover underlying mechanisms. Our finding suggests EGHC could significantly alleviate firms’ greenwashing, stimulating the inherently pro-environmental behavior within enterprises. This is resulted from the strengthening of executive’ environmental awareness and responsibility. Heterogeneous tests show the negative effect of EGHC on greenwashing is more prominent in non-state-owned, small-and-middle, growing and non-polluting firms and firms whose executives are experienced in environmental protection.

Green Intellectual Capital on Firm Performance Moderated by Green Business Strategy in Craftsmanship SME’s

This study shows how SME’s performance is affected by the three components of green intellectual capital (GIC), namely green human capital (GHC), green structural capital (GSC), and green relational capital (GRC), and uses the moderating role of green business strategy (GBS) to explain the relationship. Data was collected from 92 SMEs in the craft industry in the Special Region of Yogyakarta. Primary data for the study was collected from respondents through closed-ended questionnaires distributed directly (offline) and google forms (online) to test the suggested model and analyzed using structural equation modeling with Smart PLS 3. The findings show that: 1) green intellectual capital has a negative influence on SME performance; 2) the three components of GIC have a positive influence on SME performance; 3) green business strategy weakens the influence of GIC on the performance of craft SMEs in Yogyakarta Special Region

The Role of Green Human Capital in Promoting Environmental Sustainability an Exploratory Study in the Kufa Cement Factor

The research aims to determine the impact of green human capital on environmental sustainability, as the problem included the main question (Does green human capital affect environmental sustainability in the Kufa Cement Factory?). The questionnaire was used as a tool for collecting data, and it included two axes. The first axis dealt with the data. The personality of the workers, while the second axis dealt with the paragraphs of the research variables (human capital and environmental sustainability), The size of the community was (1789) individuals, and (308) individuals participated in the questionnaire, and the descriptive analytical approach was used, and many statistical methods were used, including (arithmetic mean, standard deviation, Cronbach’s reliability coefficient). Alpha, confirmatory factor analysis, Pearson correlation coefficient, simple linear regression), and the research reached a set of results, the most prominent of which is the existence of a correlation as well as the impact of green human capital on environmental sustainability and its dimensions. Among the most prominent recommendations is the need for the Kufa Cement Factory to adopt awareness programs for working leaders. They explain the importance of the human resource in preserving the environment, and indicate the extent of its impact on improving the environment.

Natural resources as a double-edged sword towards ecological quality: Can environmental regulations and green human capital rectify the adverse impacts?

Natural resources are the backbone of any economy and the bedrock of ecological health. However, the relentless exploitation of these resources has given rise to ecological degradation. This threatens ecosystem stability, presenting the urgent need to balance natural resource utilization with ecological integrity. Environmental regulations and green human capital are pivotal in striking this balance and progressing towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, this study explores how natural resources impact ecological quality in Ghana from 1990 to 2019 within the environmental Kuznets curve (EKC) framework, considering the role of environmental regulations and green human capital. The study employs the novel dynamic ARDL simulation method, presenting insights that diverge from patterns noted in previous studies. The study's findings reveal that natural resources intensify ecological quality in the short term but degrade ecological quality over the long term. Environmental regulation reduces ecological harm, while green human capital negatively impacts ecological quality. Environmental regulation and green human capital undesirably and beneficially impact how natural resources relate to ecological quality, with the undesirable effects occurring in the short term and the beneficial effects emerging over the long term. Further, a U-shaped relationship is observed between economic growth and ecological pollution in the short term, which transforms into an inverted U-shaped relationship in the long term, thus validating the EKC hypothesis in Ghana. The study concludes by recommending the implementation and enforcement of environmental regulations as a pathway toward achieving ecological quality and SDGs, particularly SDG 13, SDG 12, and SDG 7.

Green ambidexterity innovation as the cornerstone of sustainable performance: Evidence from the Spanish wine industry

This research focuses on analyzing the impact of the Green Ambidexterity Innovation (GAI) on the Sustainable Performance (SP) of Spanish wineries, as well as the antecedent role of the Green Human Capital (GHC) and Green Supply Chain Management (GSCM) on the said variables. To achieve the research objective pursued, the study proposes a conceptual model based on previous studies, which is tested using structural equations (PLS-SEM). The research results reveal the existence of a positive and significant relationship between the development of GAI and SP of Spanish wineries, as well as the partial mediation of GAI in the GHC-SP and GSCM-SP linkages. The originality of the study derives from its pioneering nature, as the research enters unexplored terrain by investigating the role of GHC and GSCM as antecedent variables of GAI and SP, there being no previous research, to the authors' knowledge, that has ventured in this direction.

Peran Green Intellectual Capital dan Material Flow Cost Accounting Terhadap Kinerja Perusahaan Sebagai Perwujudan Energi Berkelanjutan

This research aims to examine the effect of implementing green relational intellectual, green structural capital, green human capital, material flow cost accounting on company performance using return on assets as an indicator. The population in this study are energy sector companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange 2019-2023, using purposive sampling techniques, so the samples used are energy sector companies that are consistent in publishing financial reports and paying attention to their green intellectual capital. The total samples used in the research were 125 research samples. The method used in the research is multiple linear regression analysis test. Based on the results of the analysis, it shows that there is a significant influence of green intellectual capital on company performance. For the material flow cost accounting variable, it also has a significant influence on company performance. Apart from that, simultaneously green intellectual capital which consists of green relational intellectual, green structural intellectual, green human intellectual, and material flow cost accounting also has a significant influence on company performance. In signaling theory, it is said that investors are very interested in investing in the energy sector with investors' main assessment being the implementation of factors that support environmental sustainability. This is because the energy sector is a company that has quite a high emission impact on the environment, even though it provides quite large profits when investing in this sector.

The effect of green intellectual capital and innovative work behavior on green process innovation performance in the hospitality industry

PurposeThis study examines the direct and indirect effects of green intellectual capital (GIC) and innovative work behavior (IWB) on green process innovation performance (GPIP), with green knowledge sharing (GKS) as a mediator, in Pakistan’s hospitality industry. The aim is to provide a paradigm for assisting companies in transforming strategic green processes of green hotel innovation and its practices.Design/methodology/approachA total of 203 questionnaires were administered to front-desk officers of 15 hotels in Pakistan. Smart PLS-SEM 4 was used for analysis, and demographic statistics were analyzed using SPSS 21.0.FindingsGIC (green human capital, green organizational capital and green relational capital) and IWB significantly and positively influence GPIP. GKS strengthens the relationships of GIC and IWB with GPIP. Finally, all hypotheses were significant and the constructs showed a positive association.Originality/valueResearch studies have revealed the impact of GIC on the hotel industry’s competitive advantage. However, the mechanisms underlying those impacts remain relatively underexplored. This study makes valuable contributions by providing crucial evidence from Pakistan’s hospitality industry.

The importance of green human capital in green logistic processes in Polish enterprises

Due to the high market dynamics, economic and environmental, constantly growing and changing customer needs, each organization is looking for new solutions related to the technology of goods flow, process optimization, aimed at both improving the quality of products and improving their production processes towards reducing their impact on the natural environment. In this context, Green Human Resources (GHR) may become a key factor in the success of greenlogistics (GL), because the success of the company depends in particular on the actions of employees, their knowledge, skills and their use and awareness. Therefore, the goalof the research was to check how the method of managing green human capital influences changes in the functioning of enterprises in selected areas related to the course and quality of logistics processes (including in terms of GL). As research shows, companies use GHR to promote behaviors among employees that increase the ecological efficiency of the entire company, but their share is still negligible. The study was conducted using an electronic survey questionnaire on a group of 200 enterprises. The conducted research showed the relationship between the importance of individual elements of human capital in enterprise strategies and changes in the functioning of enterprises in selected areas related to the course and quality of logistics processes. The following components had the greatest impact on the studied effects: human capital: knowledge, personal and social skills, interpersonal relations and psychological characteristics of employees.

Role of environmental decentralization, green human capital, and digital finance in firm green technological innovation for a sustainable society

Role of environmental decentralization, green human capital, and digital finance in firm green technological innovation for a sustainable society

The Role of Green Intellectual Capital Towards Masuliyyah Improving Environmental

Environmentally, the company tries to achieve a level of environmental protection as part of the organization's sustainability goals. Meanwhile, socially, companies must also benefit society so that their existence gains social legitimacy. This research examines the influence of Green Intellectual Capital (GIC) towards Masuliyyah Improving Environmental Performance. In its implementation, green intellectual capital consists of Green Structural Capital (GSC), Green Human Capital (GHC), and Green Relational Capital (GRC), which reflect the intangible assets owned by the company, including knowledge, wisdom, experience, and innovation with attention to environmental welfare. This research is related to abstract ideas or theories and is often used to develop new concepts or provide new interpretations of existing theories. Through comprehensive literature analysis, this kind of research can produce research models that can be developed in further empirical research. The role of Masuliyyah green intellectual capital is environmentally friendly sustainability of human capital, the impression felt by organizational elements in their journey to discover and build organizational knowledge and improve the organization's environmental performance by focusing on needs, comfort, and a sustainable environment, but also providing the meaning of learning, innovation, maintaining friendly environment, support and attention to organizational elements to achieve common goals towards masuliyyah improving environmental performance.

The nexus between green intellectual capital, blockchain technology, green manufacturing, and sustainable performance.

Enterprises across the globe are facing increasing pressure to effectively utilize resources and reduce costs through green supply chain practices. Emerging technology, such as blockchain technology which enables green practices, has become a contemporary industrial paradigm. However, enterprises need to build green intellectual capital to implement blockchain technology, which can be key to realizing green supply chain practices. This research examines the impact of green intellectual capital (GIC) on blockchain technology and its role in implementing green manufacturing to achieve sustainability. Partial least squares structural equation modeling was utilized for assessing the proposed hypotheses, and cross-sectional data was accumulated from manufacturing firms. As per the results, GIC, which includes green human capital, green structural capital, and green relational capital has a crucial role in the implementation of blockchain technology. The outcomes also indicated that the adoption of blockchain technology significantly influences green manufacturing. Moreover, green manufacturing (GM) has a substantial role in improving business sustainability. This empirical research provides a deeper understanding of how GIC and blockchain technology contribute to the implementation of GM. This research also provides guidelines that managers, policymakers, and producers can use to facilitate the incorporation of GM practice into business activities.

Pengaruh Pengungkapan Green Intellectual Capital dan Corporate Social Responsibility Mikro terhadap Kinerja Keuangan

This research examines the effect of Green Intellectual Capital disclosure and Micro Corporate Social Responsibility on financial performance (empirical study on manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange for the 2019-2022 period). The population of this research is manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange. The sample of this research is 14 manufacturing companies. The source of data in this research is secondary data. Data collection techniques from company annual and sustainability reports. Data analysis using multiple linear regression analysis. The results showed that disclosure of Green Human Capital, Green Structural Capital, Micro Corporate Social Responsibility has no effect on the financial performance of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesian Stock Exchange, meanwhile disclosure of Green Relational Capital has a positive effect on the financial performance of manufacturing companies listed on the Indonesia Stock Exchange.