The Effect of Organizational Culture on the Intentions to Embrace Environmental Sustainability Practices in Egypt

Abstract

This study explores the impact of organizational culture on the intentions to embrace environmental sustainability practices within Egyptian corporations, providing insights into the cultural drivers that facilitate or impede sustainable business practices. Using a quantitative approach, the research employs correlation and regression analyses to examine the relationships between various dimensions of organizational culture including environmental values, cultural norms, top management support, vision and mission alignment, involvement in sustainability, training and awareness programs, internal communication, transparency and reporting, sustainability departments, integration into business units, sustainability policies, and operational practices. and their influence on sustainability intentions. Data were collected through structured surveys distributed among professionals in various industries across Egypt. The findings reveal significant positive correlations between all measured aspects of organizational culture and the intentions to adopt sustainability practices. Particularly strong influences were noted from factors such as sustainability policies, top management support, and integration into business units, which were found to substantially drive the intentions towards sustainability.

Keywords:  Organizational Culture, Environmental Sustainability, Sustainability Practices, Leadership Commitment, Corporate Strategy, Cultural Dimensions, Sustainability Policies and Sustainable Development.