International Journal of Human Capital in Urban Management

Abstract BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: In the face of growing environmental challenges, universities play a vital role in advancing sustainability through both institutional practices and individual actions. While organisational culture can significantly shape employee green behaviour, limited research has examined how specific elements of green culture drive such practices in academia. This study addresses this gap by exploring the link between green culture enablers and employee green behavior in higher education. As integral parts of the urban ecosystem, HEIs also influence urban management, extending their sustainability impact beyond campuses to support broader city-level environmental goals.
METHODS: Data were collected from 266 university employees through a structured questionnaire. The hypothesized model was tested using regression analysis to determine the predictive power of green culture enablers on employee green behavior in university employees.
FINDINGS: The green culture enablers were found to have a positive relationship with green behavior. Message credibility (β = 0.453) and employee empowerment (β = 0.296) were found to be the strongest and most significant predictors of green behavior. Leadership emphasis was found to be a weaker but significant predictor. Surprisingly, Peer involvement was not found to significantly predict green behavior when controlling for other variables.
CONCLUSION: This study concludes that cultivating a supportive green culture through credible communication, engaged leadership, and peer-driven initiatives is crucial for fostering sustainable behaviors in higher education institutions. It contributes to the growing body of sustainability literature by highlighting how internal cultural factors influence individual green behavior. By addressing contextual variables such as institution type, the research also overcomes the generalization limitations found in earlier studies. The findings offer insights for urban policymakers and HEI administrators on leveraging human capital to drive sustainable urban development."

Abstract The adoption of sustainable development goals by the United Nations in 2015 has led to an increasing focus on sustainable development and green practices among academics and private industry professionals. This study aims to explore the research landscape of "Green Human Resource Management” and "sustainable development". Despite the increasing attention in recent years, the field remains in its infancy. To gain insights, five research questions were formulated and addressed using descriptive and network analyses. Applying descriptive statistics reveals that the fields of research on "sustainable development" and " Green Human Resource Management " encompass eight different subject areas, indicating the multifaceted and expansive nature of these subjects. Beyond 2020, a noteworthy rising trend in publications is noted. Having contributed 22 articles since the field's inception, the Journal of Cleaner Production stands out as a major publication source. Developing nations such as Malaysia, China, and India are leading in research contributions, indicating a strong inclination towards sustainable practices. Brazil stands out with the highest citation count, attributed to its significant environmental challenges. Network analysis identifies prominent themes and their interconnections. Thematic evolution analysis shows substantial growth in literature from 2015 to 2023, with organizational sustainable performance and supply chain management emerging as significant themes in recent years. Notably, authors Jabbour CJC, De Sousa Jabbour, and Latan H. are highlighted for their prolific contributions, particularly in the early stages of ``Green Human Resource Management’’ and ‘’sustainable development’’ literature. This study provides valuable insights for management professionals and researchers by highlighting influential articles, authors, sources, countries, and affiliations. It is a comprehensive reference for understanding the evolving landscape of Green Human Resource Management and sustainable development literature. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for continuous research and collaboration to address environmental challenges and promote sustainable business practices globally.