Examining the Impact of Environmental Knowingness and Orientation on Environmental Performance: Mediating Role of Awareness of SGDs

The study investigates the role of environmental orientation and environmental knowingness in promoting sustainable environmental performance, incorporating awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS) as a moderating factor. Grounding in the Ability, Motivation, Opportunity (AMO) theory and Behavioral Change Model, the research explores how knowledge and orientation toward environmental issues contributes to sustainability efforts. The primary objective of this study is to examine the direct impact of environmental orientation and knowingness on sustainable environmental performance while assessing the moderating role of SDGs awareness in shaping these relationships. A structured questionnaire was used to collect data from employees of UN institutes. Structural equation modeling (SEM) was applied to analyze the relationships between study variables and evaluate the moderating role of SDG awareness. The findings reveal that environmental orientation and knowingness significantly enhance sustainable environmental performance. However, the moderating SDG awareness was not statistically significant. This suggests that while awareness of SDGs is essential, it may not independently strengthen the link between environmental knowledge and sustainability practices. The study provides valuable insights for organizations and policymakers in developing effective environmental education programs and policies. By fostering environmental orientation and knowledge, businesses and institutions can drive sustainability efforts, promote eco-friendly behaviors and integrate environmentally responsible strategies into their operations, ultimately contributing to global sustainability goals.