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From Inner Convictions to Outer Actions: Investigating the Role of Spirituality and Ethics in Environmental sustainability among IT Professionals in Kolkata, India

Authors:

Arnab Basu^1, Dr. N. Srividya²

Abstract: This research investigates the relationship between spirituality, ethics, and environmental sustainability among 110 IT professionals working in various organizations in Newtown, Kolkata, India. The participants provided feedback on five essential statements related to their personal beliefs, spiritual practices, and the perceived influence of faith communities in fostering environmental stewardship. A statistical analysis, including Mean, Standard Deviation, and Variance, was performed to assess the degree of consensus and variability in the responses. The results demonstrate a moderate overall correlation between spiritual or ethical values and environmental behaviour, with the strongest consensus found in the belief that individuals possess a moral or spiritual obligation to safeguard the Earth for future generations. Conversely, perceptions regarding the role of spiritual or faith communities exhibited the highest variability, indicating a range of opinions and expectations. The most uniform responses were associated with the impact of personal ethics on environmental care, although this was not strongly affirmed. In summary, the study highlights a complex and individualized perspective on sustainability, suggesting that personal moral beliefs play a more significant role than institutional religious guidance in fostering environmental responsibility, thereby underscoring the potential for ethical motivation in this domain.

Keywords: Environmental, Spiritual, Sustainability, Ethics, Communities