Title: Islamic bankers' green behaviour for the growth of green banking in Malaysia

Authors: Qaisar Ali; Shazia Parveen; Aslan Amat Senin; Muhammad Zaki Zaini

Addresses: Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance (FEKIm), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam ' Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia ' Azman Hashim International Business School, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Malaysia ' Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance (FEKIm), Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Brunei Darussalam

Abstract: Rising concerns for environmental sustainability (ES) demand that Islamic finance converts its business model to ethical finance. The conversion of a business model is unattainable without employees' positive attitudes and willingness to adopt the green banking approach. This study aims to promote ES implications for Islamic bankers and encourage Islamic banks to adopt a similar approach. The main objective is to explore green behaviours among Islamic bankers and the influence of these behaviours on green banking growth in Malaysia. Data were collected from 55 Islamic bankers using a survey questionnaire. The findings show that Islamic bankers' inclusive green behaviour significantly influences green banking growth. All five types of green behaviours (e.g., conservation, work sustainability, avoiding harm, influencing others and taking initiative) have a significant positive impact on green banking growth. Regulators and policymakers may adopt these findings to develop green banking regulations in Malaysia and other locations with similar economic settings.

Keywords: Islamic bankers; green behaviour; green banking; Malaysia; growth.

DOI: 10.1504/IJESD.2020.110650

International Journal of Environment and Sustainable Development, 2020 Vol.19 No.4, pp.393 - 411

Received: 20 Dec 2018
Accepted: 13 Aug 2019
Published online: 27 Oct 2020 *

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