Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan
Vol. 14 No. 4 (2026): JIMKES Edisi Juli 2026

Green Transformational Leadership for Addressing Global Business Challenges through Sustainable Green Management

Tetty Sufianty Zafar (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, Indonesia)
Abdul Bari (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, Indonesia)
Deni Muhammad Danial (Universitas Muhammadiyah Sukabumi, Indonesia)
Wandy Zulkarnaen (Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jul 2026

Abstract

Increasing environmental pressures and sustainability demands have compelled organizations to adopt green management practices as a strategic response to global business challenges. This study explores the role of green transformational leadership in promoting green management to face global business challenges, and examines its influence on Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), sustainability innovation, and environmental performance. Using a qualitative case study design in five Indonesian multinational companies, data were collected from 22 participants (president directors, human resource directors, sustainability managers, line managers), two FGDs, and documentation. The Gioia methodology with a thematic approach was used for analysis. Findings show that green transformational leadership catalyzes green transformation through green vision, intellectual stimulation, pro-environmental modeling, and individual attention. GHRM practices (recruitment, training, performance, compensation, green participation) translate leadership vision into employee behavior. Sustainability innovation mediates the relationship between GHRM and environmental performance. Top management commitment and organizational social capital strengthen green practices as contingency factors. This study develops an integrated green transformational leadership model with a dual-pathway mechanism. It guides corporate leaders in articulating a green vision and human resource managers in designing integrated GHRM systems. Policy-wise, it recommends strengthening GHRM regulations and incentives for green companies.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jimkes

Publisher

Subject

Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Manajemen Kesatuan (JIMKES) dikelola dan diterbitkan oleh Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LPPM) Institut Bisnis dan Informatika Kesatuan bekerjasama dengan Fakultas Bisnis dan Fakultas Vokasional IBI ...