"The Moderating Role of Employee Training and Awareness in Maximize Influence of Environmental Management Systems on Waste Reduction: A Case Study MENA Countries"

Abstract

This study examines the impact of Environmental Management Systems (EMS) on Waste Reduction within organizations in the MENA region, with a focus on the moderating effects of Employee Training and Awareness. Using data from MENA organizations, the study employs structural equation modeling to analyze the relationships between EMS, Employee Training and Awareness, and Waste Reduction. The findings indicate that EMS significantly enhances Waste Reduction (path coefficient = 0.497, P < 0.001). Moreover, (path coefficient = 0.233, P = 0.027) Employee Training and Awareness (path coefficient = 0.121, P = 0.019) moderate the relationship between EMS and Waste Reduction, emphasizing their role in augmenting environmental management practices. These results underscore the importance of integrating comprehensive EMS frameworks with community engagement and employee education to achieve sustainable waste management goals in the MENA region.