Table 1 Survey items.
Variables | Items | Description |
|---|---|---|
Top management commitment (Wei et al., 2023; Yong et al., 2022) | TMC1 | Top management consistently demonstrates a strong commitment to environmental sustainability practices. |
TMC2 | Leaders within our bank actively engage in the development and implementation of green investment strategies. | |
TMC3 | Top management ensures adequate resources (financial, human, and technological) are allocated for implementing environmental sustainability initiatives. | |
TMC4 | The top leadership encourages and rewards employees for adopting and advancing environmentally sustainable practices. | |
Green investment (Zheng et al., 2021) | GI1 | Our bank allocates substantial resources for green projects. |
GI2 | The bank actively invests in environmentally friendly technologies. | |
GI3 | Green investment is prioritized in our bank’s strategic planning. | |
GI4 | Our bank frequently evaluates and improves its green investment strategies. | |
GI5 | There is a dedicated team/committee overseeing green investments in our bank. | |
Environmental sustainability performance (Aftab et al., 2022; Kraus et al., 2020) | ESP1 | The bank actively engages in green investments that aim to have a positive environmental impact (e.g., investing in clean energy projects, sustainable agriculture). |
ESP2 | The bank regularly communicates its environmental sustainability performance to stakeholders (e.g., publishing sustainability reports, engaging in community dialog). | |
ESP3 | The bank consistently complies with all relevant environmental laws and regulations. | |
ESP4 | The bank incorporates environmental considerations into its strategic planning and decision-making processes. | |
Environmental strategy (Aftab et al., 2022; Hussain et al., 2022; Mustafa et al., 2023) | ES1 | The bank consistently invests in environmentally friendly technologies. |
ES2 | The bank has a clear and actionable strategy for reducing its carbon footprint. | |
ES3 | The bank engages in partnerships for environmental conservation initiatives. | |
Corporate social responsibility (Guang-Wen & Siddik, 2022; Kraus et al., 2020; Suganthi, 2019) | CSR1 | The bank actively engages in initiatives to support local communities. |
CSR2 | The bank implements policies to minimize its environmental impact. | |
CSR3 | The bank effectively communicates its CSR activities to stakeholders. | |
CSR4 | The bank prioritizes ethical considerations in its business operations. |
