| Title | Navigating the green maze: insights for businesses on consumer decision-making and the mediating role of their environmental concerns |
|---|---|
| ID_Doc | 14010 |
| Authors | Lopes, JM; Gomes, S; Trancoso, T |
| Title | Navigating the green maze: insights for businesses on consumer decision-making and the mediating role of their environmental concerns |
| Year | 2024 |
| Published | Sustainability Accounting Management And Policy Journal, 15, 4 |
| Abstract | PurposeGreen consumption is fundamental to sustainable development, as it involves adopting practices and technologies that reduce the environmental impact of human activities. This study aims to analyze the influence of consumers' green orientation on their environmental concerns and green purchase decisions. Furthermore, the study investigates the mediating role of consumers' environmental concerns in the relationship between pro-sustainable orientation and green purchase decisions.Design/methodology/approachThis study uses a quantitative methodology, applying the partial least squares method to a sample of 927 Portuguese consumers of green products. The sample was collected through an online survey.FindingsPerceived benefits and perceived quality of products play a positive and significant role in influencing green behavior, especially when consumers are endowed with greater environmental concerns. In addition, consumers' awareness of the prices of green products and their expectations regarding the future benefits of sustainable consumption positively impact green consumption behavior, further intensifying their environmental concerns.Practical implicationsAccording to the present findings, companies should adopt a holistic and integrated approach to promote green consumption. This means creating premium eco-friendly products, communicating their benefits, addressing the cost factor, emphasizing the future impact of eco-friendly options and raising consumers' environmental awareness.Social implicationsIt is critical that environmental education is a priority in schools and that there are political incentives for green behaviors. In addition, media campaigns can be an important tool to raise awareness in society.Originality/valueThe results of this study provide important insights for companies on consumer engagement in the circular economy. Deepening knowledge of the antecedents of consumers' environmental concerns contributes to a deeper understanding of green purchasing decision behavior, allowing companies to support new business strategies. |
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