Lingkod Bayang Makakalikasan: Examining the Determinants of Employees' Intention to Engage in Green Behavior in a Public Organization

Abstract

How do employees in a public organization intend to practice the principle of Lingkod Bayang Makakalikasan? Guided by the Theory of Planned Behavior developed by Icek Ajzen, this study examines the determinants of employees’ intention to engage in Employee Green Behavior (EGB) in a public organization in the Philippines. It explores how attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control influence intention, and how socio-demographic characteristics and environmental knowledge shape these constructs. EGB includes workplace practices such as energy conservation, waste reduction, and participation in sustainability initiatives. Using a quantitative survey design, data were collected from 285 employee-respondents and analyzed using statistical techniques. Results show that attitude, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control significantly influence intentions to engage in green behavior. Environmental knowledge indirectly strengthens intention by influencing attitudes and perceived control, while socio-demographic factors show limited direct effects. The findings highlight the importance of fostering supportive norms, positive attitudes, and a strong sense of behavioral control to institutionalize sustainable practices in the public sector.