Linking Green Transformational Leadership to Employee Green Resilience: A Sequential Mediation Model of Environmental Commitment, Engagement, and Green HR Practices in Green Hotels

Tugrul Gunay ()
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Tugrul Gunay: Faculty of Tourism, Cyprus Aydin University, Kyrenia 99320, Turkey

Sustainability, 2025, vol. 17, issue 14, 1-27

Abstract: As environmental sustainability becomes a central strategic priority in the hospitality industry, understanding the mechanisms that enhance employees’ green behavior is increasingly essential. This study investigates the influence of Green Transformational Leadership (GTL) on employees’ green resilience (GR), exploring the sequential mediating roles of employee environmental commitment (ECOM), environmental engagement (EENG), and Green High-Performance Work Practices (GHPWPs). Drawing on data from 475 full-time employees working in green-certified hotels in Izmir, Türkiye, the proposed model was tested using partial least squares structural equation modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that GTL significantly enhances employees’ green resilience, both directly and indirectly, through its positive impact on their environmental attitudes and the implementation of green-oriented work practices. This research contributes to leadership and sustainability research by integrating affective, cognitive, and behavioral pathways. It offers practical insights for hotel managers aiming to build a resilient and environmentally engaged workforce.

Keywords: green transformational leadership; environmental commitment; environmental engagement; green high-performance work practices; green resilience (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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