The Evolution of Employee Green Behavior Research: A Bibliometric Overview

Abstract

This article presents a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of the evolution of employee green behavior (EGB) from 2013 to 2023. The study aims to map the trends, patterns, and influential factors that have shaped the research landscape over the past decade. By employing bibliometric methods, the study analyses 833 publications using approaches including co-citation analysis, keyword co-occurrence analysis, and citation network analysis. The findings highlight a significant increase in literature, with focus areas on Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). Notably, the analysis identifies significant contributions from countries such as China were notably recognized. Seven clusters were identified, emphasizing key themes including employee attitude, citizenship, green behavior, environmental leadership, pro-environmental behavior, corporate social responsibility, and climate change. The findings revealed the emergence of new research directions, the evolution of theoretical frameworks, and the growing interdisciplinary nature of this field. Finally, the article discusses implications for future research and practice, highlighting the need for continued exploration of EGB in the context of sustainable organizations and environmental management