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Leading the greening: Assessing leadership attitude towards green policies, green environment, and the green circular economy

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  • Ali Junaid Khan

    (Islamia University of Bahawalpur)

  • Subuhi Khan

    (Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University)

  • Shahar Yar

    (University of the Potomac)

  • Iza Gigauri

    (The University of Georgia)

  • Asifa Jahangir

    (Arizona State University)

Abstract

Developing nations struggle to adopt and implement green initiatives in order to reach a circular economy. This study examined how leadership’s green attitude directly affects green policies, the green environment, and the green economy. Additionally, this study considers the mediating role of green policies in achieving green environment and green economy objectives by using transformational leadership theory. The data was collected from the management-level employees of a public-sector telecom company via email using a time-lag approach. The data was analyzed using Smart PLS 4.0. The results revealed that leadership’s green attitude affects the formulation and implementation of green policies in the organization. The leadership attitude also has a significant positive effect on the environment of organizations and contributes to a green economy. The empirical results show that green policies play a significant mediating role in enhancing a green environment and economy. This study has far-reaching consequences for corporate leadership and for the circular economy. It emphasizes the importance of proactive green actions done by leaders through the formulation and implementation of green policies. These actions not only boost the organization’s long-term viability but also contribute to the nation’s overall economic prosperity. The study’s theoretical contributions to transformative leadership and sustainable development provide a new path to accomplishing sustainable development goals.

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  • Ali Junaid Khan & Subuhi Khan & Shahar Yar & Iza Gigauri & Asifa Jahangir, 2025. "Leading the greening: Assessing leadership attitude towards green policies, green environment, and the green circular economy," E&M Economics and Management, Technical University of Liberec, Faculty of Economics, vol. 28(2), pages 125-140, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:bbl:journl:v:28:y:2025:i:2:p:125-140
    DOI: 10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-008
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    Keywords

    Leadership green attitude; green policies; green environment; green economy; circular economy; sustainability;
    All these keywords.

    JEL classification:

    • Q01 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - General - - - Sustainable Development
    • Q50 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - General
    • Q56 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Environmental Economics - - - Environment and Development; Environment and Trade; Sustainability; Environmental Accounts and Accounting; Environmental Equity; Population Growth
    • D02 - Microeconomics - - General - - - Institutions: Design, Formation, Operations, and Impact
    • M10 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - General
    • M12 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Personnel Management; Executives; Executive Compensation
    • M14 - Business Administration and Business Economics; Marketing; Accounting; Personnel Economics - - Business Administration - - - Corporate Culture; Diversity; Social Responsibility
    • O10 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - General
    • O13 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Agriculture; Natural Resources; Environment; Other Primary Products
    • O15 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Economic Development - - - Economic Development: Human Resources; Human Development; Income Distribution; Migration
    • L29 - Industrial Organization - - Firm Objectives, Organization, and Behavior - - - Other

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