The Role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and Islamic Ethical Leadership in Fostering Organizational Citizenship Behavior for the Environment (OCBE) in Islamic Financial Institutions

Abstract

As the global financial sector shifts toward sustainability, Islamic Financial Institutions (IFIs) are increasingly being urged to adopt "Green Economy" principles not only in their financial products but also in their internal organizational practices. However, research linking human resource practices to environmental performance in the Islamic banking context is limited. This study aims to examine the influence of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and Islamic Ethical Leadership on employees' Organizational Citizenship Behavior for the Environment (OCBE). This research uses a quantitative approach, utilizing a survey distributed to employees in Islamic financial institutions. The study hypothesizes that GHRM practices—such as environmentally friendly recruitment, training, and performance appraisal—increase employees' ability and motivation to perform environmentally friendly tasks. Furthermore, Islamic Ethical Leadership, grounded in the concept of humans as stewards (Khalifah) of the earth, is expected to significantly inspire voluntary green behavior among staff. The findings aim to demonstrate that while GHRM provides structural support for sustainability, Islamic Ethical Leadership provides the necessary moral and spiritual motivation. This study contributes to the literature by integrating Islamic management values ​​with environmental sustainability, offering practical insights for Islamic financial institutions to foster a green organizational culture through human resource development and strategic leadership.