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This chapter examines the relationship between remote workremote work policiespolicies and employee green behavioremployee green behavior (EGB) in sustainable workplaceworkplaces, offering unique contributions by integrating evidence-based strategies tailored to remote and hybrid work environments. Remote workRemote work presents notable environmental benefits, such as reducing commuting emissionscommuting emissions and lowering office energy consumption, while fostering a transition to paperless workflows. These shifts contribute to a reduced organizational carbon footprint and align with sustainability goals. However, increased energy use in home offices and the rise in electronic waste (e-waste) present challenges that can offset these environmental gains. To address these challenges, the chapter highlights novel strategies, including structured e-waste recycling programsrecycling programse-waste recycling programse-waste recycling programse-waste recycling programs, guidance on energy-efficient home office setups, and incentives for green commuting during occasional office visits. For instance, encouraging the use of energy-saving devices, promoting cloud-based solutions, and supporting sustainable practices at home can help mitigate the environmental trade-offs of remote workremote work. Organizations are positioned as key enablers, with policiespolicies that foster EGB through resources, incentives, and education, thereby promoting a culture of environmental responsibility. The chapter introduces a multidimensional framework combining organizational policiespolicies with employee engagementemployee engagement to maximize the sustainability benefits of remote workremote work. This framework emphasizes proactive digital waste reduction, energy-efficient behaviors, and eco-friendly practices that employees can adopt both at home and in hybrid work scenarios. By aligning individual actions with corporate sustainabilitycorporate sustainabilitycorporate sustainability goals, remote workremote work emerges as a powerful tool for achieving environmental stewardship. These insights bridge theoretical frameworks, such as the Theory of Planned BehaviorTheory of Planned Behavior, with practical applications, offering a roadmap for organizations to optimize remote workremote work for sustainability. This chapter advances the discourse on EGB by linking workplaceworkplace policiespolicies with actionable strategies, positioning remote workremote work as a transformative opportunity for environmental impact.

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Optimizing Remote Work for a Sustainable Workplace: Strategies to Promote Employee Green Behavior

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    2025年

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  • Nelvin XeChung Leow,
  • Woon Leong Lin,
  • Jing Yi Yong,
  • Siong Choy Chong,
  • Chuen Khee Pek,
  • Feranita Feranita

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This chapter examines the relationship between remote workremote work policiespolicies and employee green behavioremployee green behavior (EGB) in sustainable workplaceworkplaces, offering unique contributions by integrating evidence-based strategies tailored to remote and hybrid work environments. Remote workRemote work presents notable environmental benefits, such as reducing commuting emissionscommuting emissions and lowering office energy consumption, while fostering a transition to paperless workflows. These shifts contribute to a reduced organizational carbon footprint and align with sustainability goals. However, increased energy use in home offices and the rise in electronic waste (e-waste) present challenges that can offset these environmental gains. To address these challenges, the chapter highlights novel strategies, including structured e-waste recycling programsrecycling programse-waste recycling programse-waste recycling programse-waste recycling programs, guidance on energy-efficient home office setups, and incentives for green commuting during occasional office visits. For instance, encouraging the use of energy-saving devices, promoting cloud-based solutions, and supporting sustainable practices at home can help mitigate the environmental trade-offs of remote workremote work. Organizations are positioned as key enablers, with policiespolicies that foster EGB through resources, incentives, and education, thereby promoting a culture of environmental responsibility. The chapter introduces a multidimensional framework combining organizational policiespolicies with employee engagementemployee engagement to maximize the sustainability benefits of remote workremote work. This framework emphasizes proactive digital waste reduction, energy-efficient behaviors, and eco-friendly practices that employees can adopt both at home and in hybrid work scenarios. By aligning individual actions with corporate sustainabilitycorporate sustainabilitycorporate sustainability goals, remote workremote work emerges as a powerful tool for achieving environmental stewardship. These insights bridge theoretical frameworks, such as the Theory of Planned BehaviorTheory of Planned Behavior, with practical applications, offering a roadmap for organizations to optimize remote workremote work for sustainability. This chapter advances the discourse on EGB by linking workplaceworkplace policiespolicies with actionable strategies, positioning remote workremote work as a transformative opportunity for environmental impact.