The Moderating Role of Environmental Commitment in the Relationship Between Environmental Management and Employee Green Performance: An Evidence from Banking Sector of Afghanistan

Environmental sustainability has emerged as a critical organizational priority, prompting researchers and practitioners to explore factors influencing Employee Green Performance (EGP). This study investigates the relationship between Environmental Management (EM) and EGP, with Environmental Commitment (EC) as a moderating variable. Grounded in Social Exchange Theory, the study employs a quantitative approach, using structured questionnaires to collect data from 180 employees in the Afghan banking sector. The findings reveal a significant positive relationship between Environmental Management and Employee Green Performance, affirming that organizational environmental practices effectively enhance employee engagement in sustainability-oriented behaviours. Moreover, Environmental Commitment strengthens this relationship, highlighting its critical role as a psychological driver that aligns individual motivations with organizational environmental goals. Moreover, the moderating role of Environmental Commitment strengthens this relationship, demonstrating that employees with a higher environmental commitment are more likely to exhibit green performance in response to Environmental Management initiatives. Based on the study's results, it is recommended that banks and other financial institutions foster a sustainability-focused organizational culture, prioritize employee training on environmental practices, and design initiatives that align employees' intrinsic motivations with the organization's environmental goals. Encouraging employee participation in green initiatives and recognizing discretionary green behaviours can further enhance EGP, driving organizational and ecological performance.