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Rasheed Olawale Azeez: Effects of Employees’ Climate Change Attitudinal Responses and
Action Orientation on Resource Efficiency and Eco-Friendly Practices in Manufacturing Firms

Finally, the performance outcomes highlighted by Rana and Arya (2024) provide
further validation for the results of this study. Companies with a high degree of
employee action orientation towards climate change not only achieve better
environmental performance but also experience economic benefits such as cost
savings and enhanced competitiveness.

CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The analyses conducted in this study reveal that employees’ attitudinal responses and
action orientation towards climate change significantly influence resource efficiency
and the adoption of eco-friendly operational practices in selected manufacturing
companies in Lagos State. The moderate positive effects observed in both cases
highlight the crucial role of promoting positive environmental attitudes and proactive
behaviours among employees. The statistical significance of the models confirms that
promoting awareness and action-oriented approaches towards climate change within
the workplace can lead to substantial improvements in resource management and
sustainability. Furthermore, the findings align with existing literature, reinforcing the
notion that positive environmental attitudes and proactive behaviours are essential for
driving organizational change toward sustainability.

Through the articulation of the importance of climate change and supporting
employees’ action-oriented initiatives, firms can achieve not only better
environmental performance but also economic benefits such as cost savings and
enhanced competitiveness. These results highlight the importance of integrating
environmental sustainability into organizational culture and practices.

To enhance resource efficiency and the adoption of eco-friendly practices, this study
recommends that manufacturing companies operating within the food and beverage
sector in Lagos State implement comprehensive environmental education programmes.
These programmes should focus on raising awareness about climate change, its impacts,
and the importance of sustainable practices. Additionally, organizations operating within
this industry should offer incentives for employees who actively engage in eco-friendly
behaviours, such as reducing energy consumption, minimizing waste, and optimizing raw
material use. Such initiatives can motivate employees to adopt and maintain sustainable
practices consistently. Additionally, the organizations should also develop strong
environmental leadership and supportive policies that encourage and reward proactive
environmental behaviours. This can be achieved by integrating sustainability goals into
the company’s mission and performance metrics, ensuring that employees at all levels
understand and are committed to these objectives. Creating a supportive environment
where employees feel empowered to take initiative and contribute to sustainability efforts
can significantly enhance the overall effectiveness of eco-friendly operational practices.

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