The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility on Corporate Sustainabiltiy in the Lebanese Banking Sector: The Mediating Role of Organizational Culture

Abstract

This study investigates the relationships between organizational culture, corporate sustainability, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) in the banking industry in Lebanon. Utilizing an extensive dataset and applying regression and mediation analyses, the research verifies the beneficial associations between Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Organizational Culture. It also confirms the distinct effects of CSR and Organizational Culture on Corporate Sustainability, as well as the intermediary function of Organizational Culture in the CSR-Corporate Sustainability relationship. The results underline the significance of developing an internal culture that is in line with CSR in order to promote sustainable growth in Lebanese banks, as well as the transformational power of socially responsible activities.