Jurnal Relevansi : Ekonomi, Manajemen dan Bisnis
Vol 10 No 5 (2026): October

Sustainable Development Goals and Employee Performance: Evidence from PT Perkebunan Nusantara I Regional

Siti Maharani Nasution (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Muhammad Irwan Padli Nasution (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)
Nurul Inayah (Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Oct 2026

Abstract

This study examines the relationship between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), and employee performance at PT Perkebunan Nusantara I Regional I. A quantitative associative approach with a cross-sectional research design was employed. Data were collected from 54 employees selected from a population of 115 using the Slovin formula. A five-point Likert-scale questionnaire was administered, and multiple linear regression analysis was conducted using SPSS version 27. The findings revealed that SDG 8 (B = 0.543, β = 0.566, t = 5.929, p < 0.001) and SDG 12 (B = 0.311, β = 0.376, t = 3.934, p < 0.001) were positively and significantly associated with employee performance, with SDG 8 demonstrating a stronger relationship. The regression model was statistically significant (F = 78.101, p < 0.001) and explained 75.4% of the variance in employee performance (R² = 0.754), reflecting statistical association rather than causation. These findings indicate that decent work and responsible production practices are associated with higher employee performance. However, the relatively small sample and cross-sectional design limit generalizability and causal interpretation. This study contributes empirical evidence on the relationship between sustainable employment practices, responsible production, and employee performance within a state-owned plantation enterprise.

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relevansi

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Jurnal Relevansi: Jurnal Ekonomi, Manajemen, dan Bisnis  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 ...