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@article{183486,
        author = {Lekha R and Dr Priya Srinivasa and Mr Dhanush R C},
        title = {The Role of Human Resources in Promoting and Advancing Sustainability Initiatives},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2025},
        volume = {12},
        number = {3},
        pages = {1871-1874},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=183486},
        abstract = {This study explores the role of Human Resources (HR) in promoting and advancing sustainability initiatives within organizations, using secondary data from existing research, corporate reports, and case studies. The paper is guided by three key objectives. Firstly, it aims to analyze the integration of sustainability into HR practices, examining how HR functions such as recruitment, employee development, training, and performance management are aligned with organizational sustainability goals. It delves into how sustainability is embedded into the organizational culture through HR initiatives and policies. Secondly, the study seeks to evaluate the impact of HR on corporate sustainability performance, focusing on how HR strategies contribute to an organization's environmental, social, and economic sustainability. The evaluation includes assessing HR's role in driving employee engagement, fostering leadership in sustainability, and managing sustainable talent practices. Lastly, the study will assess the future of HR in supporting sustainability goals, examining emerging trends, technological advancements, and evolving business practices that will shape HR’s role in sustainability going forward. This research will synthesize insights from leading organizations, offering a comprehensive understanding of how HR departments can effectively support sustainability goals and contribute to long-term business success. The findings will provide actionable recommendations for HR practitioners to enhance their influence in advancing sustainability within their organizations.},
        keywords = {Human Resource, Sustainability Initiatives, Corporate sustainability performance, Employee Engagement practices},
        month = {August},
        }