Greening the Workplace: Can Sustainable Practices Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Meaningful Work Engagement?

Authors

Cyril Tom T. Sunny, Christ (Deemed to be University) Delhi NCRFollow
Peter Muttungal, Christ (Deemed to be University), Delhi, NCRFollow
Benny G. Davidson, University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC, CanadaFollow

Author ORCID Identifier

0009-0005-9314-8702

DOI

10.22191/nejcs/vol7/iss1/6

Abstract

This academic research examines the relationship between job engagement, green work climate, job-related anxiety, meaningfulness at work within the organization. It draws attention to identify the significant relations among all these factors and highlights the role of a green work climate in promoting meaningful work and alleviating job-related anxiety. The research emphasizes a diverse sample of employees from various organisations using structural modelling to find the mediating roles of job engagement and work meaningfulness in the correlation between organizational practices, environmental sustainability, and employee satisfaction. The study finds that a green work climate significantly enhances meaningful work experiences and reduces job-related anxiety. It emphasises the mediating role of job engagement and work meaningfulness in linking organizational practices focused on environmental sustainability with employee satisfaction. The results of the study give practical understanding for organizations aiming to create resilient and committed workforces. Aligning green initiatives with strategies to boost individual fulfilment and reducing anxiety which can strengthen employee engagement and improve overall organizational outcomes. This study underscores the importance for an integrated approach to workplace management that blends environmental sustainability with employee well-being. It offers valuable contributions to understand how organizational practices can promote sustainability and promote a motivated and satisfied workforce.

Recommended Citation

Sunny, Cyril Tom T.; Muttungal, Peter; and Davidson, Benny G. (2025) "Greening the Workplace: Can Sustainable Practices Reduce Anxiety and Enhance Meaningful Work Engagement?," Northeast Journal of Complex Systems (NEJCS): Vol. 7 : No. 1 , Article 6.
DOI: 10.22191/nejcs/vol7/iss1/6
Available at: https://orb.binghamton.edu/nejcs/vol7/iss1/6