Environmental CSR and pro-environmental behaviors to reduce environmental dilapidation The moderating role of empathy

Purpose It is evident that organizations are continuously contributing toward environmental dilapidation. This may be reduced by focusing their employees' involvement in pro-environmental behaviors. Pro-environmental behaviors have ramifications for organizations, employees, leaders and natural environment. Therefore, this study aims at investigating environmental related social responsibility and identification as the predictors of pro-environmental behaviors through the moderating role of empathy in the hospitality sector. Design/methodology/approach This study collected data from 201 pairs (i.e. supervisors and their subordinates) working in the hospitality sector. Findings The study found that employees with high empathy exhibit more pro-environmental behavior and organizational identification when perceiving their organization's involvement in environment-related social responsibilities. Originality/value This study aims to fill the gap of the underlying mechanism that how perceived CSR affect employee pro-environmental behavior.