Understanding intentions to reduce energy consumption at the workplace by the employees: case of a developing country

Abstract

Purpose

Energy-saving behavior of individuals is essential to minimize energy use and reduce the emission of toxic gases. This study's actual focus is to find out the determinants of the energy-saving behavior of individuals in the workplace.

Design/methodology/approach

As a theoretical research model, the extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) has been used to analyze the determinants of energy-saving intentions. A survey method is used to collect 289 valid data, and structural equation modeling (SEM) is used to analyze the data.

Findings

The final result shows that the variables attitude at home, subjective norm (SN) and descriptive norms positively impact intention to save energy at the workplace. In contrast, the construct attitude and perceived behavior control is insignificant in this research. On the other hand, the personal moral norm (PMN) is a powerful predictor of individual energy-saving intentions at the workplace.

Originality/value

This research provides insights that will help the organizations understand the behavior of individuals at the workplace for energy-saving intentions to formulate such policies that will enhance individuals' practice for energy savings.

Citation

Akhound, A., Rizvi, A.M., Ahmed, W. and Khan, M.N. (2022), "Understanding intentions to reduce energy consumption at the workplace by the employees: case of a developing country", Management of Environmental Quality, Vol. 33 No. 2, pp. 166-184. https://doi.org/10.1108/MEQ-03-2021-0048