The Role of Green HRM in Promoting Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility

  • Unique Paper ID: 183305
  • PageNo: 1325-1330
  • Abstract:
  • In today's global business world, the integration of environmental sustainability into organizational strategies is now a priority. The function of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) is pivotal towards the alignment of the practice of HR with environmental and corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and the creation of a sustainability-focused organizational culture. This essay explores the function of Green HRM towards the advancement of environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility through the introduction of green policies into various functions of HR including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. Green HRM practices focus on hiring environmentally conscious employees, providing sustainability training, and implementing green performance metrics to encourage eco-friendly behaviors in the workplace. The study highlights the dual benefits of Green HRM. enhancing environmental sustainability while improving employee morale, engagement, and overall organizational performance. It also addresses key challenges, such as the high cost of implementation, resistance to change, and the need for a structured framework to measure the impact of Green HRM initiatives. Furthermore, this research underscores the importance of leadership commitment and strategic HRM interventions in driving green transformation. Organizations that adopt Green HRM can position themselves as sustainability leaders, contributing to broader global environmental goals while ensuring long-term business resilience. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating Green HRM into corporate strategies, emphasizing policy development, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous innovation. As environmental concerns continue to shape corporate agendas, Green HRM emerges as a key driver in achieving sustainable business success and responsible corporate citizenship

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BibTeX

@article{183305,
        author = {ROSY BARIK},
        title = {The Role of Green HRM in Promoting Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1325-1330},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183305},
        abstract = {In today's global business world, the integration of environmental sustainability into organizational strategies is now a priority. The function of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) is pivotal towards the alignment of the practice of HR with environmental and corporate social responsibility (CSR) goals and the creation of a sustainability-focused organizational culture. This essay explores the function of Green HRM towards the advancement of environmental sustainability and corporate responsibility through the introduction of green policies into various functions of HR including recruitment, training, performance management, and employee engagement. Green HRM practices focus on hiring environmentally conscious employees, providing sustainability training, and implementing green performance metrics to encourage eco-friendly behaviors in the workplace. The study highlights the dual benefits of Green HRM. enhancing environmental sustainability while improving employee morale, engagement, and overall organizational performance. It also addresses key challenges, such as the high cost of implementation, resistance to change, and the need for a structured framework to measure the impact of Green HRM initiatives. Furthermore, this research underscores the importance of leadership commitment and strategic HRM interventions in driving green transformation. Organizations that adopt Green HRM can position themselves as sustainability leaders, contributing to broader global environmental goals while ensuring long-term business resilience. The paper concludes with recommendations for integrating Green HRM into corporate strategies, emphasizing policy development, stakeholder collaboration, and continuous innovation. As environmental concerns continue to shape corporate agendas, Green HRM emerges as a key driver in achieving sustainable business success and responsible corporate citizenship},
        keywords = {Green HRM, Environmental Sustainability, Corporate Responsibility, Sustainable HR Practices, Eco-Friendly Workforce, Green Organizational Strategies.},
        month = {August},
        }

Cite This Article

BARIK, R. (2025). The Role of Green HRM in Promoting Environmental Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility. International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology (IJIRT), 12(3), 1325–1330.

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