Impact of Green Banking Practices on Green CSR and Sustainability in Private Commercial Banks: The Mediating Role of Green Financing Activities

Impact of Green Banking Practices on Green CSR and Sustainability in Private Commercial Banks: The Mediating Role of Green Financing Activities

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DOI 10.20900/jsr20240072
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JSR
年,卷(期) 2024, 6(4)
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Faculty of Business and Communications, INTI International University, Persiaran Perdana BBN Putra Nilai, Nilai 71800, Malaysia ;
Department of Management Studies, University of Barishal, Barishal 8254, Bangladesh ;
School of Business, Ahsanullah University of Science and Technology, Dhaka 1208, Bangladesh ;

Abstract
Purpose: The main purpose of this study is to explore the complex interplay between bank employees’ green banking practices, daily operations, customer-centric green services, and green policies within private commercial banks in Bangladesh. It seeks to understand how these environmentally responsible financial initiatives influence the advancement of green corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainable practices in Bangladesh. Design/Methodology: A total of 257 bank employees of private commercial banks in Bangladesh were surveyed using snowball sampling techniques. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was used to examine and analyze the relationships among variables—banks’ daily operation practice (DOP), practice related to customer interaction (PRCI), practice by the employees (PRE), bank policy-related practice (BPRP), green financing activities (GFA) and Green CSR and Sustainability (GCSR&S). Findings: The findings of this study confirm the significant influence of DOP, PRCI, and BPRP on GFA and GCSR&S. In contrast, PRE has no significant relationship between GFA and GCSR&S. The findings also indicate that GFA mediates the relationships between DOP, PRCI, BPRP, and GCSR&S. Originality/Value: This study brings originality by exploring the interconnections among DOP, PRCI, PRE, BPRP within private commercial banks in Bangladesh. It uniquely investigates how these elements collectively influence GFA and GCSR&S. Moreover, it addresses the mediating role of GFA in these relationships, which is an under-explored area in existing literature. Furthermore, it offers practical guidance for policymakers and industry professionals to promote green financing and align banking practices with environmental and social responsibilities, ultimately fostering a more sustainable and eco-conscious banking sector. This research contributes meaningfully to the global pursuit of sustainability goals.
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green CSR; green banking practices; green financing; sustainable growth; economic growth
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Md. Abu Issa Gazi*,Abdullah Al Masud,Shahria bin Kabir,Naznin Sultana Chaity,Abdul Rahman bin S Senathirajah,Md. Kazi Hafizur Rahman. Impact of Green Banking Practices on Green CSR and Sustainability in Private Commercial Banks: The Mediating Role of Green Financing Activities, Journal of Sustainability Research. 2024; 6; (4). https://doi.org/10.20900/jsr20240072.

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