THE IMPACT OF GREEN TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP ON GREEN WORK ENGAGEMENT: EXAMINING THE MEDIATING ROLE OF GREEN ORGANIZATIONAL CLIMATE

Abstract

This study aims to understand how green transformational leadership (GTL) affects green work engagement (GWE) and green organization climate (GOC) and ultimately leads to positive outcomes for the organization and planet, by examining the relationship between green transformational leadership (GTL), green organizational climate (GOC) and green work engagement (GWE). Using data from 303 participants, structural equation modeling (SEM) and bootstrapping techniques were used to test the direct and mediating effects. The result showed the GTL had a positive effect on GWE and GOC, while GOC directly improved GWE. Furthermore, GOC partially moderated the relationship between GTL and GWE, highlighting the important role of working in a safe environment in developing leadership. By combining leadership and emotional support, the study highlights the importance of transformational leaders and supportive climate in encouraging employee engagement in green projects.