ESG-Oriented HR Practices and Employee Green Behavior: The Mediating Role of Green Psychological Climate and the Moderating Role of Industry Environmental Sensitivity

Abstract

This study explores how ESG-oriented HR practices (environmental training, green performance management, eco-friendly incentive systems) influence employee green behavior (in-role and extra-role), examining the mediating effect of green psychological climate and moderating role of industry environmental sensitivity. Based on planned behavior theory, 586 valid samples from 135 enterprises across 16 cities (Canada, China, Egypt) were analyzed via structural equation modeling. Results show ESG-oriented HR practices positively predict employee green behavior; green psychological climate (perceived environmental support, green values alignment) partially mediates this relationship. Higher industry environmental sensitivity strengthens the positive effect of ESG-oriented HR practices on green psychological climate. This enriches ESG-HR integration research and provides targeted strategies for enterprises to promote employee green behavior.