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Pro-environmental and Sustainable Consumer Behavior

A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Sustainable Management".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 November 2024 | Viewed by 2331

Special Issue Editor

Prof. Dr. Daniel Moscovici

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School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, Stockton University, 101 Vera King Farris Dr, Atlantic City, NJ 08205, USA
Interests: wine sustainability; land conservation; ski resorts and climate change; environmental pedagogy

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

Consumers today are more aware of their impact on the environment when they make purchases. They are more educated than previous generations about environmental impact and have sustainable options available at the store or online. Customers choose to support (or not support) the environment and a sustainable future whenever they make purchases. Simultaneously, many companies are striving to improve their image and bottom line through sustainability initiatives. Their goal is to reduce environmental impact, help (or do less damage to) workers and communities, and ensure long-term economic output. This combination of consumer behavior and producer marketing has resulted in consumer behavior that is often pro-environmental and supports sustainability. This Special Issue seeks to understand and highlight a variety of industries, products, and mechanisms that lead consumers to specifically target sustainable products with their purchasing power.

Prof. Dr. Daniel Moscovici
Guest Editor

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Keywords

  • consumer behavior
  • sustainable consumption
  • environmental knowledge
  • eco certification
  • sustainability

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Consumer Knowledge and Preferences for Organic and Sustainably Certified Wines: Lessons from the DACH Region—Germany, Austria, and Switzerland
by Albert Franz Stockl, Daniel Moscovici, Stephanie Tischler, Markus Walter Eitle and Claudia Dolezal
Sustainability 2024, 16(11), 4464; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16114464 - 24 May 2024
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The DACH geographic region comprises three countries in central Europe: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This study seeks to both understand the motivations for purchasing organic and sustainably certified wines in this region and identifies which type of consumer should be targeted for the [...] Read more.
The DACH geographic region comprises three countries in central Europe: Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This study seeks to both understand the motivations for purchasing organic and sustainably certified wines in this region and identifies which type of consumer should be targeted for the continued growth of this wine sector. Our methodology includes an online questionnaire resulting in a sample size of 4553 respondents, evenly broken down by country. Our analysis includes simple statistics and more advanced statistical analysis of the dataset. Our results indicate that there is a correlation between wine knowledge, environmental awareness, and the likelihood of buying eco-certified wines. We find that those who are self-proclaimed wine experts have a higher willingness to pay for organic or sustainable certified wines. These customers are generally middle aged, most often male, live in multi-person households, have pursued some level of higher education, and many are self-employed. We believe this study captures the growing trend of organic and sustainable wine certifications. It also identifies who is already convinced and who will need more marketing/education before they are ready to buy organic or sustainable wine. Full article
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Generational Differences in Sustainable Consumption Behavior among Chinese Residents: Implications Based on Perceptions of Sustainable Consumption and Lifestyle
by Jianfang Liang, Jingjun Li, Xuerong Cao and Zejun Zhang
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 3976; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16103976 - 9 May 2024
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To deal with the challenges posed by generational differences in China’s sustainable consumption transition, this study’s pioneers using a mixed-methods approach with data mining and literature research to classify Chinese residents into four generations based on the sustainable consumption perspective. We developed a [...] Read more.
To deal with the challenges posed by generational differences in China’s sustainable consumption transition, this study’s pioneers using a mixed-methods approach with data mining and literature research to classify Chinese residents into four generations based on the sustainable consumption perspective. We developed a conceptual model of generational differences and conducted an empirical study using structured interviews with a multi-stage random sampling approach. The results highlight significant differences and distinct influencing mechanisms among the four generations regarding perceptions of sustainable consumption, lifestyle, and sustainable consumption behavior. Based on this, multi-generational differentiated green marketing strategies, green product development and green marketing practices, as well as consumer education systems and strategies for stakeholders including the government, enterprises, and society are proposed. The findings contribute to advancing theoretical perspectives in sustainable consumption research, serving as a valuable reference for sustainable consumption research worldwide. Full article
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Holistic Antecedent Analysis of Behavioral Intention among Green Consumers in the Philippines: A Sustainability Theory of the Planned Behavior Approach
by Shiela Mae C. Ilagan, Ardvin Kester S. Ong, Josephine D. German, Ma. Janice J. Gumasing and Kyla Marie P. Pabalan
Sustainability 2024, 16(10), 3894; https://doi.org/10.3390/su16103894 - 7 May 2024
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Concerns over sustainability have recently drawn more attention in a post-COVID-19 environment, particularly from developing countries. This heightened global awareness of sustainability highlights the importance of comprehending consumer behavior in purchasing green products. This study utilized an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) [...] Read more.
Concerns over sustainability have recently drawn more attention in a post-COVID-19 environment, particularly from developing countries. This heightened global awareness of sustainability highlights the importance of comprehending consumer behavior in purchasing green products. This study utilized an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) called the sustainability theory of planned behavior (STPB) to holistically assess the behavioral intention among green consumers in a particular developing country: the Philippines. Convenience sampling was used with 500 participants, and 54 modified questions were distributed online. Different factors, such as perceived environmental concern, perceived economic concern, perceived authority support, subjective norm, attitude, perceived behavioral control, customer perceived value, and purchasing intention, were assessed concurrently through the structural equation modeling (SEM) approach. Through this, it was discovered that all the STPB predictors were significant drivers affecting the consumers’ purchasing intention, with customer perceived value having the highest direct effect. Moreover, it was found that the relationship between perceived economic concern on subjective norms and perceived behavioral control was insignificant. Further implications and comparisons were made based on the results of the study. The study’s findings can be utilized to help policymakers and marketers devise strategies that will effectively encourage sustainability through targeted interventions and increased product awareness. The study has validated the integration of new constructs into the TPB, enhancing the predictive power of the proposed model for assessing the behavioral intention to purchase green products. Thus, the model construct can be applied and utilized to investigate other topics regarding sustainability. Full article
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