Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, Akuntansi dan Keuangan
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2026): April

The Effect of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) Practices on the Performance and Well-Being of Lecturers at Private Universities in Indonesia

Firdaus Aziz (Universitas Sehati Indonesia)
Ansari (USK PSDKU Gayo Lues)
Astuti (Universitas Sumatera Utara)
Husen Bahasoan (Universitas Iqra Buru)



Article Info

Publish Date
11 Mar 2026

Abstract

This study examines the effect of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices on the performance of lecturers at private universities in Indonesia, with lecturer well-being considered as a mediating factor. Growing attention to sustainability in higher education has raised questions about how institutional governance and social responsibility influence academic staff outcomes. The objective of this research is to analyze whether ESG practices improve lecturers’ performance directly and indirectly through their well-being. A quantitative causal explanatory design was employed. Primary data were collected through questionnaires from 120 lecturers at private universities selected using purposive sampling. The data were analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling to evaluate both measurement and structural models. The results indicate that ESG practices have a positive and significant effect on lecturer performance and lecturer well-being. In addition, lecturer well-being significantly mediates the relationship between ESG practices and performance. These findings highlight the importance of ESG for lecturer welfare.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jurnalemak

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Other

Description

Jurnal Emak: Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, Akuntansi dan Keuangan is a peer-reviewed journal. Ekombis invites academics and researchers who do original research in the fields of economics, management, and accounting, including but not limited to: Economics Monetary Economics, Finance, and Banking ...