Environmental values, environmental culture and business sustainability

Abstract

Corporate environmental values and corporate environmental culture are intrinsically linked, and both are critical to the success of sustainability initiatives in an organization. The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between corporate environmental values, corporate environmental culture and corporate sustainability and their influence on the conservation and protection of the environment. Methodologically, the research was developed applying a theoretical, documentary-type approach, using the inductive method. For its development, content analysis was used as a technique, which made it possible to find the relationships of the categories studied that allowed the theoretical construction to be carried out. The results show that values drive environmental culture and environmental culture reinforces values by promoting behaviors and decisions consistent with those values. Both categories work together to promote sustainability and environmental responsibility within an organization and when managed effectively and mutually reinforcing can have a significant positive impact on the environment and the long-term success of the company. It concludes by pointing out that to achieve business sustainability, it is important to promote values and develop environmental culture in companies.