| dc.description.abstract | This study examined the relationship between environmental sustainability practices and the
adoption of zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emission practices among lodges and tented camps in
Kenya’s Southern Tourism Circuit. Grounded in the Triple Bottom Line Framework (People,
Planet, and Profit) and Stakeholder Theory, the study employed a quantitative research design
and used multiple linear regression to assess the impact of six environmental sustainability
components: Community and Stakeholder Engagement, Operational Resource Efficiency,
Environmental Policies and Purchasing Practices, Sustainable Infrastructure, Renewable
Energy and Composting, And External Institutional Partnerships. Findings revealed that the
regression model was statistically significant (R² = 0.465, F (6,66) = 9.545, p < 0.001),
indicating that environmental sustainability practices collectively explain 46.5% of the
variance in the adoption of zero GHG emission practices. Five components were found to
significantly influence adoption: Renewable Energy and Composting (β = 0.522), Operational
Resource Efficiency (β = 0.506), Community and Stakeholder Engagement (β = 0.312),
Environmental Policies and Purchasing (β = 0.265), and External Institutional Partnerships (β
= 0.242). However, Sustainable Infrastructure (β = 0.009, p = 0.424) did not show a
significant impact. These results suggest that strategic operational, policy, and
community-driven initiatives are more impactful than infrastructure development alone in
promoting zero GHG emissions. The study underscores the need for integrated sustainability
efforts, particularly those emphasizing renewable energy use, efficient resource management,
stakeholder involvement, and institutional collaboration. The findings provide valuable
insights for tourism operators, policymakers, and sustainability advocates targeting an
advancement of climate-resilient practices within the hotel sector | en_US |
