ABSTRACT
The manufacturing sector is integral to global economic development but is also a significant contributor to environmental degradation. Addressing climate change requires not only technological advancements but also the active participation of employees. This study investigates the effect of employees’ climate change attitudinal responses and action orientation on resource efficiency and eco-friendly practices in manufacturing firms in Lagos State, Nigeria. Utilizing a descriptive research design, data were collected from 923 respondents using structured questionnaires and analyzed with linear regression. The results show that employees’ attitudinal responses to climate change significantly influence resource efficiency (R² = 0.187, β = 0.432, p < 0.05), explaining 18.7% of the variance. Similarly, action orientation towards climate change significantly affects the adoption of eco-friendly practices (R² = 0.105, β = 0.324, p < 0.05), explaining 10.5% of the variance. Thus, this study concludes by noting the importance of promoting positive environmental attitudes and proactive behaviours among employees to enhance sustainability in manufacturing firms. It, therefore, recommends that manufacturing companies implement comprehensive environmental education programmes. These programmes should focus on raising awareness about climate change, its impacts, and the importance of sustainable practices amongst others.

Keywords: Climate Change, Eco-Friendly Practices, Environmental Attitudes, Manufacturing Sector, Resource Efficiency

JEL CODE: I13, Q54

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