Impact of the pro-environmental organizational climate on the commitment and sustainable behavior of workers in Peru

Abstract

organizations that are an important part of society have the challenge of implementing sustainable practices in their business management and also achieving good performance in a highly competitive market, for which it is necessary to have personnel committed to the organization. Therefore, the present study aims to propose a theoretical model where the pro-environmental organizational climate (CPA) impacts on the enthusiasm for the employer brand (EME), the affective organizational commitment (COA), the emotional attachment (AE) and the pro-environmental behavior in the workplace (CPLT). A survey was carried out through an online questionnaire, and information was collected from 863 workers of companies located in the city of Lima. To test the hypotheses of the proposed research model, the data was analyzed with the path modeling method of partial least squares with the SmartPLS software. The results showed a significant positive effect of CPA on EME, COA, AE and CPLT. In conclusion, it can be stated that organizations that adopt sustainable practices and promote a pro-environmental organizational climate not only contribute to caring for the environment but can also improve various aspects of the employees’ work experience. Therefore, it is essential that organizations recognize the importance of a pro-environmental organizational climate and actively work to promote sustainable practices in the workplace.