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International Journal of Academic Research in Economics and Management Sciences

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Fostering Environmental Responsibility in Higher Education Institutions

Reem Awni Almetramia, Anees Janee Ali, Monira Abdallah Muflih

http://dx.doi.org/10.6007/IJAREMS/v13-i4/23411

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In response to the urgent need for sustainable development, countries and organizations worldwide increasingly prioritise the balance between economic progress and environmental protection. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) play a pivotal and indispensable role in this endeavour by educating future leaders, influencing policy, conducting impactful research, and promoting community environmental awareness. This study explores the relationship between Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices and Corporate Environmental Strategy (CES) in fostering Organizational Citizenship Behaviour for the Environment (OCBE) among faculty and staff in Jordanian HEIs. It examines how GHRM practices—such as green recruitment, eco-training, and sustainable performance management—and CES initiatives, encourage voluntary environmental behaviours that align with organizational sustainability goals. Jordan’s commitment to environmental sustainability as part of the Ministry of Environment’s strategic goals and the country’s Economic Modernization Vision underscores the importance of this research. By providing practical insights into how HEIs can integrate GHRM and CES effectively, this study offers invaluable guidance for policymakers and educational leaders to address sustainability challenges and foster a culture of environmental responsibility that supports Jordan’s national sustainability objectives.

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