Linking Employee Ecological Behavior to Environmental Performance: The Mediating Role of Environmental Responsibility and the Moderating Role of Environmental Concern

Abstract

This study investigates how employees' ecological behavior influences environmental performance, focusing on the mediating role of environmental responsibility and the moderating effect of environmental concern. Data were collected from 339 employees working in hotel chains situated in the tourism regions of Pakistan. Empirical analysis using structural equation modeling techniques, indicate that employees who engage in ecological behaviors significantly contribute to higher levels of environmental responsibility. In turn, this sense of responsibility leads to improved environmental performance. Furthermore, the study finds that when employees exhibit a strong concern for environmental issues, the positive impact of ecological behavior on environmental performance is further amplified. These findings have practical, theoretical, and policy-level implications. Theoretically, the research extends the understanding of environmental citizenship behavior by establishing the mechanism through which ecological behavior affects organizational environmental outcomes. Practically, it highlights the importance of fostering ecological values and a sense of responsibility among employees to achieve better environmental performance. At the policy level, the study offers guidance for developing environmentally responsible workplace practices and frameworks that promote environmental awareness and accountability across organizational settings.