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

Ali Junaid Khan (), Subuhi Khan, Shahar Yar, Iza Gigauri and Asifa Jahangir
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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

E&M Economics and Management, 2025, vol. 28, issue 2, 125-140

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.

Keywords: Leadership green attitude; green policies; green environment; green economy; circular economy; sustainability (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: D02 L29 M10 M12 M14 O10 O13 O15 Q01 Q50 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.15240/tul/001/2025-2-008

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