How do corporate social responsibility and green information technology capital influence environmental performance? Investigating the role of top management teams' green commitment

Junaid Aftab, Feng Wei, Nabila Abid (), Fahad Aftab, Huma Sarwar and Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq
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Junaid Aftab: Tongji University
Feng Wei: Chinese Academy of Sciences [Wuhan Branch]
Nabila Abid: Métis Lab EM Normandie - EM Normandie - École de Management de Normandie = EM Normandie Business School
Fahad Aftab: ISP - Institute of Southern Punjab
Huma Sarwar: UniBs - Università degli Studi di Brescia = University of Brescia
Muhammad Ishtiaq Ishaq: PULV - Pôle Universitaire Léonard de Vinci

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Abstract: Purpose The information and communications technology (ICT) industry is revolutionizing the world. However, achieving net zero emissions and sustainable development goals is equally important. This study uses intellectual capital-based and natural resource-based theories to determine whether green information technology capital (GITC) mediates the relationship between corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental performance. The role of the top management teams (TMT) green commitment as a moderator between CSR and GITC is also hypothesized. Design/methodology/approach Data were collected using multi-wave and multi-respondent strategies from 275 ICT firms to examine these relationships. Structural equation modeling was used for analysis. Findings The findings demonstrate that CSR significantly and positively impacts environmental performance, with GITC significantly mediating this relationship. Furthermore, the statistical results confirm that TMT's green commitment significantly strengthens the connection between CSR and GITC. Originality/value The significance of TMT's green commitment as a boundary condition that enhances the effectiveness of strategically aligned CSR practices provides novel theoretical insights to extend the CSR literature. Additionally, it offers practical implications for the managers of ICT firms, which are discussed in detail.

Keywords: Environmental sustainability; Intellectual capital-based view; Natural resource-based view; Top management teams; ICT industry (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025-02-04
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Published in Journal of Intellectual Capital, 2025, ⟨10.1108/JIC-04-2024-0097⟩

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DOI: 10.1108/JIC-04-2024-0097

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