The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Promoting Employee Workplace Green Behaviors: A Systematic Analysis
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This systematic literature review explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and employee workplace green behaviors, examining how AI interventions can enhance sustainable practices in organizations. The paper addresses three primary research questions: (1) What role does AI play in promoting employee workplace green behaviors? (2) How is AI currently applied to enhance green behaviors within organizational settings? and (3) What are the barriers or enablers for AI-driven interventions in fostering green behaviors? A comprehensive search strategy was employed, identifying key studies on AI applications in sustainability and employee behaviors. The findings suggest that AI can drive green behaviors through smart resource management, behavior tracking, and decision-making support, while highlighting barriers such as technological limitations and organizational resistance. The paper concludes with recommendations for organizations seeking to leverage AI for sustainability and discusses the theoretical and practical implications of AI in fostering environmentally responsible workplace practices.
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Copyright (c) 2025 Danzen Olazo, Joy Anne Evaristo
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Danzen Olazo, Department of Management, School of Business and Accountancy, Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines
Dr. Danzen B. Olazo is a Certified Marketing Management Specialist, Licensed Professional Teacher, Statistician, and Researcher. He serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Management at Holy Angel University, Pampanga, teaching both undergraduate and graduate students. His expertise includes statistics, research methods, business analytics, marketing research. He earned his Ph.D. in Business from De La Salle University and holds both a master’s and bachelor’s degree in business management from Holy Angel University. He has also completed short courses at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM), Makati City, and received training from the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Vancouver, Canada. Danzen has been invited to various schools and universities to discuss quantitative research, particularly in utilizing open-source software for data analysis. He is also a mentor for the Kapatad Me Programunder the Local Government Unit of Pampanga, guiding MSMEs in business development. He was a nominee for the 43rd Agora Awards as Most Outstanding Marketing Educator at the Collegiate Level and has received numerous prestigious accolades, including Most Exemplary Transformation Educator and Researcher by the International Organization for Educators and Researchers Inc. at Grand Hyatt Taipei, Taiwan, 6th place in AD Indexing Citation in the World Scientist Ranking (2024) under Holy Angel University, and Gawad Saliksik 2024 Recognition from De La Salle University, Manila. Danzen has presented and published numerous research papers in local and international conferences, with his works accessible on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Scopus-indexed journals. He also serves as a reviewer for various academic publications.
Joy Anne Evaristo, Department of Management, School of Business and Accountancy, Holy Angel University, Angeles City, Philippines
Professor Joy Anne Evaristo is a Doctor of Business Administration candidate at De La Salle University, currently preparing for her final dissertation defense. She serves as an Assistant Professor at the Department of Management, Holy Angel University, where she teaches International Trade, Marketing, Research, Sustainability, and Retail Management. With a passion for green behavior and sustainability, she actively participates in local and international conferences, sharing her expertise and research insights. Professor Evaristo is also an Institute Review Board (IRB) scientist reviewer for various research studies, ensuring ethical and scientific rigor. Beyond academia, she mentors micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Pampanga as a lecturer in the Kapatid Mentor ME program, empowering entrepreneurs to succeed through sustainable practices and innovative strategies.
The data that support the findings of this study are available on request from the corresponding author, [DO].
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