Unravelling the Fuzzy Effect of Economic , Social and Environmental Sustainability on the Corporate Reputation of Public-Sector Organizations : A Case Study of Pakistan

The purpose of this study is to present and to validate a research model that includes economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations in Pakistan. The methodological approach is survey-based, using partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM) to assess the research model. The proposed hypotheses were tested based on a sample of 425 respondents from public-sector organizations in Pakistan. The findings of the study indicate that there is a positive relationship between economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability and corporate reputation. Therefore, it is inferred from the results that different aspects of sustainability can create and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.


Introduction
In the contemporary world, the overall perception of public-sector organizations is that they are too big, slow, wasteful, untrustworthy, not adequately transparent and inefficient.This poor reputation of public-sector organizations is reinforced and reflected through studies that suggest a decline in levels of trust in government [1].Today, governments and public office bearers are concerned about the public-sector's malformed reputation and the public's discontent with their services [2].Many government organizations do not have a system in place for regular and periodic accountability of the discrepancies in their reputation.Lack of these structures has resulted in missed opportunities and magnified problems [3].Thus, the reputation of government and its subsidiaries is engulfed by a gloomy fog of distrust, pessimism and contempt.
At present, government agencies and ministries [4], public health administrations [5], local government departments [6] and education institutions [7,8] have all understood the value and possible advantages of having a positive reputation.Organizations that manage their reputation can benefit in so-called soft, feel-good ways and quantifiable ways.Strong and positive reputations guarantee increased sales, higher profit margins, better performance and competitive advantage [9,10].On the contrary, in public-sector organizations, reputation can be viewed as a "valuable political asset" Sustainability 2018, 10, 769; doi:10.3390/su10030769www.mdpi.com/journal/sustainabilityas they can be used to gain public support [11], to recruit and retain valued employees and enhance their loyalty [4,12,13].Therefore, Several Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) member countries have recently devoted their attention to improving their reputation [11].Presently, the model followed by public-sector organizations is conventional, outdated and old-fashioned and is in dire need of radical reforms.It is evident from the existing literature that researchers have used different mechanisms to find out the possible predictors and explanatory factors that assist in improving the reputation of organizations.Moreover, the focus of the existing literature is explicitly on the reputation of the private sector and it has only assessed the impact of sustainability reporting and corporate social responsibility on corporate reputation [14,15].
Consequently, this idea has driven many public-sector organizations and their respective decision makers to realize that they need to build structures and develop models that can help in restructuring their reputation.So, the objective of this study is to propose a model with which public-sector organizations can improve their reputation.The model includes three dimensions of sustainability, namely: (i) environment sustainability; (ii) economic sustainability and (iii) social sustainability as the determinants of corporate reputation.Additionally, the model will empirically test the effects of the dimensions of sustainability on the reputation of the public-sector organizations.This study will use primary data from Pakistan to investigate the relationship.
In the next section, the issues pertaining to the reputation of the public-sector organizations in Pakistan are highlighted and discussed.Also, in this study, the literature related to the concept of corporate reputation and sustainability is analyzed.

Public-Sector of Pakistan
Pakistan is the sixth most populated country in the world with an estimated 185 million inhabitants, falling into the category of a lower middle-income country with a per capita income of US$1360 in 2013 [16].It is further noted that in the last decade Pakistan's per capita income has almost doubled-prospects for economic growth are beginning to improve, supported by increasing reserves, low inflation and continuing strong remittances.However, on the contrary, the country's recent GDP growth rates (estimated at 4.2 percent in 2015) have been slower than needed to provide the level of jobs required for a young and growing population.
In addition, poor public-sector management and security issues have hampered the performance and reputation of the country.The Reputation Institute reported that Pakistan has fallen into the lowest tier of poor reputation countries consecutively for five years (2011-2016) due to the inadequate performance of its public-sector organizations [17].The capacity and quality of services of these public institutions have been in a state of decline.This negative reputation of the public-sector together with political interference, endemic corruption and poor administrative capacity are reasons for why the attention of foreign countries has been diverted from investing in Pakistan [16].
Also, Pakistan is currently facing an economic, social and environmental crisis.It was ranked among the top in a list of economically, socially and environmentally exposed countries.Pakistan is ineffective in the management of its natural resources and the country's long history of unplanned development has led to undesirable impacts on the economy, society and the environment [18].According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Quetta, Peshawar, Lahore and Karachi are now considered amongst the most polluted cities in Asia Pacific [19].
However, in Pakistan, development projects must be approved by the Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency [20] but unfortunately only those with likely adverse environmental and social impacts have to undergo this process [18].Thus, it does not seem to be an effective tool for protecting the socio-economic fabric and environment of Pakistan.
Therefore, the introduction of carefully planned sustainable programs/projects is vital for building the reputation of the public-sector of Pakistan.The World Bank suggested that there are a few components for the development of the public-sector [21].Those components include prior feasibility studies, proper planning, environmental analysis, societal impact and the economic viability of projects.Furthermore, the Asian Development Bank suggested that appropriate policy measures and effective investment projects should be put in place together to achieve sustainability in the country [22].In the early 2000s, the Government of Pakistan (GoP) recognized that if Pakistan wanted to accelerate and sustain growth, reduce poverty and enable citizens to compete in a global market, the country's public-sector would need drastic improvement [23].A recent government report suggested that Pakistan is on the path to achieving the goals of sustainable development through Vision 2025, in which their focus is mainly on the economic, societal and environmental welfare of the country [24].
Hereafter, the priority of the government should be to implement projects that have an early development impact on the reputation of the public-sector.This is possible through a balanced uplift of the economy, environment awareness and increased attention for various segments of society, leading to higher and sustainable growth.In the next section of the study, the concept of reputation and how it is built will be highlighted and discussed.

Corporate Reputation
The origin of reputation stems from the concept of the corporate image, which was developed in the 1950s, and it is currently becoming more important to managers and scholars around the globe [25,26].Although it is a well-established construct, there is still no agreement on the definition.
Over time, numerous definitions of corporate reputation have been proposed.Conventionally, reputation was defined as the shared experience of employees and those who interact with the organization [27].On the other hand, corporate reputation is understood as the stakeholder's opinion of an organization, which includes customers, employees, distributors, competitors, suppliers and the public [28].Similarly, reputation is described as a perception of the people on how positively or negatively they evaluate the organization [29].Corporate reputation is also believed to be the aggregate of interpretations of stakeholders, based on the outcomes, behaviors and communications of the organization [30].In contrast, the reputation of public-sector organizations is defined as the assessment of the public organization by the stakeholders in terms of its credibility, reliability, responsibility and trustworthiness [4].It is suggested in the literature that the consensus for a definition of corporate reputation is crucial [31].While a variety of definitions have been given, in this study corporate reputation is understood as the assertions and perceptions of the general public, which are formed by the actions and results of the public-sector organizations.
Over the last three decades, corporate reputation has been considered an important asset to organizations with several benefits.In the private sector, reputation serves as a favorable means for organizations to charge premium prices, attract qualified applicants, improve the chances of organizations to gain admittance to capital markets and appeal to investors [32,33].Also, it is believed that the survival of enterprises is facilitated by corporate reputation and it is a requirement for the formation of solid and long lasting bonds of trust with stakeholders and customers while also enhancing the organizations' ability to create value [34].Similarly, corporate reputation helps organizations to gain competitive advantage and allows the organization to survive in times of economic turbulence [35].In contrast, the reputation of public-sector organizations is considered to be a valuable resource that is difficult to imitate and provides a sustainable positional advantage to organizations [36].Furthermore, public-sector organizations gain their legitimacy by having a positive reputation.In a similar study, it has been concluded that a reputation contributes to stability, improved performance, employee loyalty, ease of recruitment and decrease in transaction costs of a public-sector organizations.Hence, to achieve those fruitful benefits, public-sector organizations strive to develop strong and positive reputations.
On the other hand, it is evident from the existing literature that the prime focus of researchers is to investigate the determinants that improve the reputation of private sector organizations around the world.Earlier, employees were identified as the key means for the creation and support of corporate reputation [37].In the same way, credibility and trust are the factors which must be managed to maintain an organizations reputation [38].Alternately, researchers investigated the effect on reputation of engagement in social media activities, responsible supply chain practices and firm size and the image of the president of a firm and concluded that these factors can enhance the reputation of organizations [39][40][41].In parallel, the literature also offers evidence on the role of corporate social responsibility in developing a positive corporate reputation [15,35,42].However, in recent literature, it has been observed that sustainability reporting is useful in generating and enhancing the reputation of public-sector organizations [14,43].
Similarly, in the context of Pakistan, a study was conducted by Khan et al. [44], who concluded that corporate social responsibility can enhance the reputation of organizations in the cement industry.Likewise, Ali et al. [45] revealed that high-quality products and services lead to the improved reputation of IT related private sector organizations in Pakistan.Furthermore, if the public-sector organizations in Pakistan want to revive their reputational integrity, they should focus on delivering benefits to the general public through their projects [46].
Hence, it is ascertained here that the focus of studies in Pakistan and globally are mostly on the determinants of the reputation of private sector organizations.However, there is a vacuum of research for the development and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Further insights into the antecedents of corporate reputation are needed given the importance of reputation worldwide.

Sustainability
One of the major concerns for practitioners as well as academicians in the present era is restoring the sustainability of our planet.It is noted from the existing literature that organizations implementing sustainable practices obtain reputational gain [47], where sustainability or sustainable development is defined by the Brundtland Commission's Report as "the development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs" [48].
Later, the concept of the Triple Bottom Line of sustainability was coined, which proposed that organizational goals were inseparable from the societies and environments within which they operate [49].Similarly, sustainability has been commonly represented by a set of triangular concepts-known as the three-pillar model of the environment, the economy and society [50].Likewise, it has been debated in the literature that sustainability has several dimensions, but the most common are the triad of "Ecological, Social and Economic" and these three spheres are interdependent on each other [51].Hence, it is understood from the previous discussion that sustainability is a composition of the economic, social and environmental dimensions, which are discussed separately in the upcoming sections.

Economic Sustainability
The economic aspect of sustainability has been discussed exhaustively in the current literature [51][52][53].The economic domain in sustainability is defined as the practices and meanings associated with the production, use and management of resources, where the concept of 'resources' is used in the broader context [54].Furthermore, it is recommended that we should find the unity of economic activity and its sustainable basis [51].
Therefore, to achieve economic sustainability in public-sector organizations, we should: (i) use renewable resources instead of non-renewable; (ii) involve themselves in reuse and recycling of the waste produced; (iii) shift their emphasis from first costs to life cycle costs, where price of materials should account for costs such as emission, pollution and waste [55].Similarly, cost-accounting methods can still be used in decision-making processes but these methods are incapable and have been challenged for leading to improper decisions regarding sustainability [56].
Perhaps public-sector organizations should be economically viable to be sustainable.According to the European Commission, public-sector organizations should follow economic procedures that are likely to achieve sustainable objectives and enhance the reputation of the organizations [57].Thus: Hypothesis 1.There is a positive relationship between environmental sustainability and corporate reputation.

Social Sustainability
It is not just our environment and economy that is in trouble.The social aspect of sustainability is equally important and highlighted in the literature by academicians and practitioners.Social sustainability is gradually gaining importance, especially for organizations that are concerned to meet the requirements of social development [58].
A few researchers have investigated the role of different public-sector development projects that consider the elements of the social fabric and its impact on the overall achievement of sustainability.It is also believed that metro projects are one of the major sustainable strategies to socially and economically develop countries [53].Similarly, it is suggested that if public-sector organizations want their projects to be socially sustainable they should focus on daily living provisions, image building, open space design and other related factors [59].Additionally, if public-sector organizations want to achieve social sustainability they should incorporate some criteria of six critical factors: conservation of resources and surroundings; satisfaction of welfare requirements; provisions facilitating daily life operations; the creation of a harmonious living environment; availability of open spaces; and the form of development.
Moreover, it is observed from the literature that organizations that stress the social development of the people, achieve sustainability and can develop a positive reputation.Whereas a lack of sustainable practices may result in negative impacts on the development of a country in the long term.Therefore, it is imperative that sustainability is included within the planning and development of public-sector projects and programs in a country.From a long-term perspective, the viability of society and humanity relies on sustainable development.Thus, if we want to organize for viability, we should organize for sustainability in public-sector organizations.A significant potential benefit of environmental, economic and social sustainability is the enhancement of a public-sector organization's reputation [60].Therefore: Hypothesis 2. There is a positive relationship between economic sustainability and corporate reputation.

Environmental Sustainability
Environmental sustainability is the center of attention for projects and products by many organizations nowadays [58,61,62].It has been examined more by public-sector organizations in recent years [63].
However, it is still difficult for practitioners to incorporate environmental sustainability into their work.Moreover, scientists have identified climate change, deforestation, desertification, air pollution and ozone degradation as some of the pressing issues that are harmful to the environment within which we live.It is also noted that there is a tremendous strain on the environment due to the excessive and inefficient use of natural resources, causing global warming, polluting the environment and endangering biodiversity [53].
In a similar study, it has been stated that sustainability, or sustainable development, has emerged as a normative concept to address the environmental crisis [58].However, public-sector organizations should utilize the available knowledge inside the community to take full advantage of the limited natural resources and the environment for long-term benefits such as improvement of their reputation [64].Therefore, we hypothesize: Hypothesis 3.There is a positive relationship between social sustainability and corporate reputation.

Research Methodology
The previous discussion leads us to the research model and hypotheses proposed in Figure 1.Hypothesis 1 (H1) depicts the relationship between economic sustainability and corporate reputation, Hypotheses 2 (H2) directs to the relationship between social sustainability and corporate reputation, whereas, the third hypotheses (H3) depicts the relationship between environmental sustainability and corporate reputation.

Questionnaire Development
To measure and assess the relationship between the constructs, a questionnaire consisting of five (5) Sections was developed.A questionnaire is a pre-formulated printed set of questions in which respondents record their answers, usually with closely defined alternatives [65].In the first (1) Section, the demographic information of the respondents was elicited.The second (2), third (3) and fourth (4) Section includes the items for the measurement of economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability respectively.The items were adapted from a reliable existing instrument with slight modifications to measure the three dimensions of sustainability in the public-sector [66].These items have been previously used in tourism industry of Spain, yielding significant reliability and validity.Whereas the last Section (5) of the questionnaire included 14 adjectives to measure corporate reputation.The items to gauge corporate reputation were adapted from a study conducted in Britain [67].Minor modifications were made to the items to make it publicsector specific.
A five-point "Likert Scale" was used to elicit the responses with a range of 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree.A random sample of fifteen respondents was drawn from the population to check if the questionnaire possessed clarity and correctness.As a result of this pilot study, wordings for a few items on the instruments were changed for better understandability.The answers from the pilot test were not included in the study.

Sample and Data Collection
The "Key Informant Approach" is employed in this study to determine the respondents.This approach is common in product and services related study [68].Key informants such as middle level managers are selected because of their knowledge, experience and ability to communicate.In other words, the mid-level managers such as project managers or program managers are responsible for the adoption of sustainable policies.
Therefore, the unit of analysis chosen for this study were the managers working in mid-level of different public-sector organizations across Pakistan.The database of these organizations was obtained from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).Moreover, a total of 75,713 firms were found to

Questionnaire Development
To measure and assess the relationship between the constructs, a questionnaire consisting of five (5) Sections was developed.A questionnaire is a pre-formulated printed set of questions in which respondents record their answers, usually with closely defined alternatives [65].In the first (1) Section, the demographic information of the respondents was elicited.The second (2), third (3) and fourth (4) Section includes the items for the measurement of economic sustainability, social sustainability and environmental sustainability respectively.The items were adapted from a reliable existing instrument with slight modifications to measure the three dimensions of sustainability in the public-sector [66].These items have been previously used in tourism industry of Spain, yielding significant reliability and validity.Whereas the last Section (5) of the questionnaire included 14 adjectives to measure corporate reputation.The items to gauge corporate reputation were adapted from a study conducted in Britain [67].Minor modifications were made to the items to make it public-sector specific.
A five-point "Likert Scale" was used to elicit the responses with a range of 1 = strongly disagree to 5 = strongly agree.A random sample of fifteen respondents was drawn from the population to check if the questionnaire possessed clarity and correctness.As a result of this pilot study, wordings for a few items on the instruments were changed for better understandability.The answers from the pilot test were not included in the study.

Sample and Data Collection
The "Key Informant Approach" is employed in this study to determine the respondents.This approach is common in product and services related study [68].Key informants such as middle level managers are selected because of their knowledge, experience and ability to communicate.In other words, the mid-level managers such as project managers or program managers are responsible for the adoption of sustainable policies.
Therefore, the unit of analysis chosen for this study were the managers working in mid-level of different public-sector organizations across Pakistan.The database of these organizations was obtained from Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC).Moreover, a total of 75,713 firms were found to be registered with PEC, which is considered as the sampling frame for this study.The list of these firms is available on the website of Pakistan Engineering Council (www.pec.org.pk).
A non-probabilistic sampling technique was used due to the need for ease of access to respondents.The minimum sample size essential to use the multivariate analysis was estimated using G*Power 3.0 software [69], at a statistical significance level of 5%, power of 95%, effect size of 15% and three predictors, which resulted in a sample size of 119 respondents.
Data was collected from the federal territory (Islamabad) and four provinces of Pakistan using a cross-sectional approach to gain maximum coverage.The data was collected over a time period of three months (January 2017-March 2017).An online survey link was sent to 1000 firms by e-mail, from the database published by PEC.A soft reminder was sent after a month of the first wave of data collection.Nevertheless, only 425 completed questionnaires were usable.This sample is larger than the one calculated by the G*Power 3.0.

Data Analysis
Data in this study is analyzed using "Partial Least Square-Structural Equation Modelling" (PLS-SEM).It is a second-generation technique that is used for analysis.This technique analyzes the data through two basic models: (i) Measurement Model and (ii) structural Model [70].Furthermore, using this technique a researcher can incorporate unobservable variables measured indirectly by indicator variables [71].Also, this method emphasizes the prediction of a set of hypothesized relationships that increases the explained variance in the dependent variables [71].
This technique is nonparametric in nature, which means that this method does not require any assumption regarding the distribution of the data.However, PLS-SEM derives a distribution from the data using bootstrapping method, which is then used for testing the significance (e.g., path coefficients).In addition, PLS-SEM uses the data to estimate the path relationships with the objective of reducing the error terms.The most widely used application for PLS-SEM (i.e., Smart PLS version 3.02.7) is used to analyze the quantitative data.The research model developed in this study is composed of first order reflective variables.It is analyzed in two different stages.
In the first stage, the outer layer (i.e., the Measurement Model) is assessed.In this stage, we will inspect and assess the reliability and validity of the instrument.Then, in the second stage the Structural Model is analyzed to retrieve the t-statistic which will enable us to answer our formulated hypothesis, using the bootstrapping method.

Measurement Model
The measurement model is used to explain the measured variables.In the first stage, the measurement model is analyzed by investigating the integrity of the measures.

Integrity of Measures
The integrity of the instrument is tested by observing the reliability and validity.A measure is reliable if it is consistently measuring the concept [65], whereas validity reveals how well a specific concept is measured by an instrument that intends to measure it.

Reliability Tests
In this study, Cronbach's Alpha and Composite Reliability (CR) scores are used to assess the inter-item consistency of the measurement items.Cronbach's Alpha (α) assumes that all indicators are equally reliable (i.e., the loading of indicators on a construct are equal).The Cronbach's Alpha coefficients for the instrument are summarized in Table 1.A threshold of 0.6 and above for Cronbach Alpha is recommended [71].It is observed from the results in Table 1 that the alpha values are well above the threshold of 0.6.Thus, it is determined that the measurement items exhibit sufficient internal consistency.
Formerly, Cronbach's Alpha was used to determine construct reliability.Nevertheless, in PLS-SEM, the individual indicator reliability is a priority.This raises the issue in which Cronbach's Alpha might not be a proper measure of reliability.Consequently, Composite Reliability (CR), which is a different measure of internal consistency, is also used to measure the individual indicator reliability [71].CR is understood as the degree to which the items indicate the latent variable.In this study, the CR values range from 0.850 to 0.937 (see Table 1) which exceed the threshold of 0.7.After having confirmed the reliability of the instrument, it is necessary to ensure that the instrument is also valid.It is suggested that the convergent and discriminant validity of the instrument be assessed [71].Convergent validity is the extent to which responses on one item correlate with responses on other items for the same construct [72].The convergent validity of an instrument is indicated by the factor loadings and Average Variance Extracted (AVE) values.
Preferably, factor loadings should be 0.708 or higher [71].Items that have factor loadings below the threshold can only be retained if they do not significantly affect the CR and AVE.The scores for factor loadings of the constructs are presented in Table 1.The factor loadings of CRcons2 and SusSA2 were below the minimum threshold and were removed from the measurement model.This resulted in an increased AVE for both "Social Sustainability" and "Corporate Reputation".
The second method for assessing the convergent validity of an instrument is Average Variance Extracted (AVE).AVE is understood as the total amount of variance in the indicators accounted for by the latent variable [71].It is recommended that the indicators should express a minimum of 50% (i.e., AVE = 0.5) of the variance in the latent variable.The values of AVE for the economic sustainability, social sustainability, environmental sustainability and corporate reputation are presented in Table 1.These values lie in between the range of 0.532 and 0.620, exceeding the suggested value of 0.5 [70].Therefore, it can be said that the instrument used in this research is valid and fulfils the criteria of convergent validity.
The measurement instrument in this research is also tested for discriminant validity.Discriminant validity is the degree to which one construct is distinct from the other constructs in the measurement model [70].The most popular criteria for assessing discriminant validity is given by Fornell and Larcker [73].According to their criteria, the square root of AVE should be greater than the correlation among the constructs.The results for this present research are given in Table 2 and it is observed that the square root of the average variance extracted for a construct is greater than the correlation of that construct with other constructs in the study.This signifies that the constructs are sufficiently distinct from each other.
The schematic representation for the measurement model is given in Figure 2.

Structural Model
In the second stage of the analysis, the structural model is assessed to determine if the exogenous variables have an impact on the endogenous variable.In this study, the three components of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) were hypothesized to have a positive effect on the corporate reputation of the public-sector organizations.By using the bootstrapping technique at a subsample of 3000, it has been found that economic sustainability (β = 0.285, p < 0.000), social sustainability (β = 0.248, p < 0.000) and environmental sustainability (β = 0.326, p < 0.000) have a positive impact on the reputation of the public-sector organizations.The structural model with the

Structural Model
In the second stage of the analysis, the structural model is assessed to determine if the exogenous variables have an impact on the endogenous variable.In this study, the three components of sustainability (economic, social and environmental) were hypothesized to have a positive effect on the corporate reputation of the public-sector organizations.By using the bootstrapping technique at a subsample of 3000, it has been found that economic sustainability (β = 0.285, p < 0.000), social sustainability (β = 0.248, p < 0.000) and environmental sustainability (β = 0.326, p < 0.000) have a positive impact on the reputation of the public-sector organizations.The structural model with the path coefficients and the significance values at α = 0.05 are presented in Figure 3 diagrammatically.
Furthermore, it has been determined that almost 50.8% of variance in corporate reputation (R 2 = 0.508) is explained by economic, social and environmental sustainability.The effect size (F 2 ) of the coefficient of determination (R 2 ) is critical because it determines the strength of the variance explained by these individual constructs.An effect size of 0.02 is considered small, 0.15 to be medium and 0.35 to be large [74].The effect of social sustainability (F 2 = 0.066) is small, whereas the effect of economic sustainability (F 2 = 0.102) and environmental sustainability (F 2 = 0.144) is medium on the proposed model.The summary of the structural model is presented in Table 3. by these individual constructs.An effect size of 0.02 is considered small, 0.15 to be medium and 0.35 to be large [74].The effect of social sustainability (F 2 = 0.066) is small, whereas the effect of economic sustainability (F 2 = 0.102) and environmental sustainability (F 2 = 0.144) is medium on the proposed model.The summary of the structural model is presented in Table 3.

Discussion
The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of sustainability on the reputation of public-sector organizations.Thus, to achieve this objective this paper sets out to answer three research questions (RQs)-RQ1: How does economic sustainability influence the reputation of public-sector organizations?RQ2: What is the effect of social sustainability on the reputation of public-sector organizations?And RQ3: What is the relationship between environmental sustainability and the corporate reputation of public-sector organizations?In aggregate, this paper provides a contribution to the current literature by proposing and validating a measurement model including three different facets (economic, social and environment) of sustainability and corporate reputation.The theoretically derived research model was tested using a deductive approach.
Furthermore, for RQ1, this paper provides evidence that economic sustainability has a positive effect on the corporate reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, for RQ2, the study

Discussion
The main objective of this study was to investigate the effect of sustainability on the reputation of public-sector organizations.Thus, to achieve this objective this paper sets out to answer three research questions (RQs)-RQ1: How does economic sustainability influence the reputation of public-sector organizations?RQ2: What is the effect of social sustainability on the reputation of public-sector organizations?And RQ3: What is the relationship between environmental sustainability and the corporate reputation of public-sector organizations?In aggregate, this paper provides a contribution to the current literature by proposing and validating a measurement model including three different facets (economic, social and environment) of sustainability and corporate reputation.The theoretically derived research model was tested using a deductive approach.
Furthermore, for RQ1, this paper provides evidence that economic sustainability has a positive effect on the corporate reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, for RQ2, the study determined a positive impact of social sustainability on the reputation of public-sector organizations.Lastly, the study also verified that there is a positive relationship between environmental sustainability and corporate reputation.However, the magnitude of the combined effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation is moderate.This can be due to the lack of sustainable practices in public-sector organizations.
The structural model proposed was tested through a wide range of organizations working in the public-sector of Pakistan.This study provides sufficient empirical evidence in support of the formulated hypotheses and it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability have a positive effect on the reputation of public-sector organizations.The results are consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.
of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Female of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Age: >25
organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to b socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want t become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its us of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing project that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social an environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have t develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, w conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedent to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providin a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positiv reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of th country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering a the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals wer approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets o sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in th future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can b studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to it socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector orga become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environm of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in d that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed econ environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector orga develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainabl result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputatio conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as c to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowle a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Las reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in upliftin country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pak the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were p approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationsh sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizat future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the co whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geograp Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

45-50
organizations should help solve social problems and provide fai socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if p become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protect of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual envi Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their stra that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.P develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the complian result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organiz conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustaina to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to th a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy an country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, responde approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observ sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainab studied in the context of the private sector.This study was con whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in d on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.
Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
60 and above on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.
Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
3. Qualification: Diploma business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Bachelors business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Masters business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female
business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed t social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation o organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long on their projects.Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its em socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organiza become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in desig that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed econom environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organiza develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable st result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.M conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as caus to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting th country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakista the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were profe approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship o sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate rep studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the contex whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographica Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Position held:
Project Engineer/Manager

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Program Manager

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of ben business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that eco social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of publi organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be ach public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the publi organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employe socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduc of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, soc environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategie result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreo conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal ante to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by pr a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this p reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the imag country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan cove the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professiona approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the f sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of P whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regio Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Portfolio Manager

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable develop business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that econ public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benef on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond an organizations should help solve social problems and provide socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study tha become environmentally sustainable they should focus on pro of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual e Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments n environmental aspects of sustainability in their organization develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the comp result of this effort, they can create and enhance their org conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of susta to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes t a point of intersection between sustainability and corpo reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respo approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We ob sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of pu future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustai studied in the context of the private sector.This study was whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demograp

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Architect this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Project Director this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Sector:
Research and Development economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Engineering/construction economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of the Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical rea by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable polic creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Simila this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the p public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a numb business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirme social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputatio organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability c public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain l on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector orga become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environme of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in d that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed econ environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organ develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputatio conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as ca to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowle a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Last reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pak the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were pr approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationsh sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizati future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the con whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geograph Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
IT/Telecom economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhan Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative suppo by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of s creation and improvement of the reputation of public-secto this empirical study supported the argument that environm public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable deve business organizations.Based on the findings of this stud social and environmental sustainability can also improve an organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that ec public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible ben on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond organizations should help solve social problems and prov socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study th become environmentally sustainable they should focus on p of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annua Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct th that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Government environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizati develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the co result of this effort, they can create and enhance their o conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of su to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contribute a point of intersection between sustainability and corp reputation can have potential benefits for the overall econo country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced samp the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, res approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of p future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sus studied in the context of the private sector.This study w whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationsh Appendix (Questionnaire) Section I. Demogr

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Health consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

Appendix (Questionnaire)
Section I. Demographic

Gender:
Male Female

Age:
Education consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that in economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organ Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning p by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies resu creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptio public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of b business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that e social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of pub organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be ac public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the pub organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employ socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organization become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, redu of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, so environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organization develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strateg result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.More conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal an to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by p a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the ima country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan co the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were profession approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, wh future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputati studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical reg consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Com economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to t by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector org this empirical study supported the argument that environmenta public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,5

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable developme business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it h social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enh organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that econom public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and ca organizations should help solve social problems and provide fa socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if p become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protect of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual envi Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their str that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.P develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the complia result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organiz conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustaina to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to th a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy an country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample wa the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, responde approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We obser sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainab studied in the context of the private sector.This study was con whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that i economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these org Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies res creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the percept public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of pu organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be a public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long te on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the pu organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its emplo socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizatio become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, red of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designin that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizatio develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strate result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Mor conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal a to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, thi reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the im country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan c the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professio approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of th sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, w future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputa studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context o whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical re consistent with findings of Schwaninger and the European Commission, who state that inculcating economic practices in public-sector organizations can enhance the reputation of these organizations.Also, the findings of this study provide quantitative support to the theoretical reasoning presented by other researchers [60], who argue that the adoption of socially sustainable policies results in the creation and improvement of the reputation of public-sector organizations.Similarly, the results of this empirical study supported the argument that environmental can impact the perceptions of the public, which in turn are reflected by a favorable reputation [53,58].

Conclusions
Previous research has outlined that sustainable development brings a number of benefits to business organizations.Based on the findings of this study, it has been confirmed that economic, social and environmental sustainability can also improve and enhance the reputation of public-sector organizations.Furthermore, this study recommends that economic sustainability can be achieved if public-sector organizations obtain the greatest possible benefits and try to attain long term success on their projects.
Moreover, public-sector organizations should respond and cater to the needs of the public.These organizations should help solve social problems and provide fair treatment to its employees to be socially sustainable.Likewise, it is proposed in this study that if public-sector organizations want to become environmentally sustainable they should focus on protecting the environment, reduce its use of natural resources, recycle their waste and conduct annual environmental audits.
Thereby, public-sector organizations should direct their strategic efforts in designing projects that follow and adopt sustainable policies.Governments need to embed economic, social and environmental aspects of sustainability in their organizations.Public-sector organizations have to develop sustainable steering committees to ensure the compliance of sustainable strategies.As a result of this effort, they can create and enhance their organizational reputation.Moreover, we conclude, based on the analysis, that the three aspects of sustainability behave as causal antecedents to corporate reputation.Additionally, this study contributes to the body of knowledge by providing a point of intersection between sustainability and corporate reputation.Lastly, this positive reputation can have potential benefits for the overall economy and help in uplifting the image of the country.

Strengths & Limitations
The strength of this study is that a well-balanced sample was taken across Pakistan covering all the provinces and the federal territory.Additionally, respondents who were professionals were approached, which resulted in better responses.
However, there are a few limitations in this study.We observed the relationship of the facets of sustainability and corporate reputation in the context of public-sector organizations, while in the future, the effect of economic, social and environmental sustainability on corporate reputation can be studied in the context of the private sector.This study was conducted in the context of Pakistan, whereas in the future researchers can analyze the relationship in different geographical regions.

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10, x FOR PEER REVIEW 6 of 16reputation, whereas, the third hypotheses (H3) depicts the relationship between environmental sustainability and corporate reputation.

Figure 2 .
Figure 2. Measurement Model indicating Factor Loadings and AVE.

Figure 2 .
Figure 2. Measurement Model indicating Factor Loadings and AVE.
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Table 1 .
Results of the Assessment of Measurement Model for Constructs.

Reputation Economic Sustainability Environmental Sustainability Social Sustainability
Diagonals (bold) represent the square root of the average variance extracted while other entries represent the correlations. Note:

.730 Note: Diagonals
(bold) represent the square root of the average variance extracted while other entries represent the correlations.

Table 3 .
Summary of the Structural Model.

Table 3 .
Summary of the Structural Model.