Green HRM: A New Direction in Sustainable Human Resource Practices

Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) refers to the application of HRM policies
and practices to promote the sustainable use of resources within organizations and, more
broadly, to advance environmental sustainability. The primary objective of this study is to
explore the GHRM practices adopted by organizations and to highlight the importance of
aligning human resource management principles with green management objectives. This
research employs a descriptive approach based on both primary and secondary data
sources.
GHRM encompasses a range of activities designed to support an organization’s
environmental management agenda and reduce its carbon footprint, including green
practices in recruitment and onboarding, employee induction, training and development,
performance appraisal, and reward management. Effective implementation of GHRM
practices can foster positive employee attitudes and environmentally responsible behaviors,
ultimately strengthening an organization’s sustainability performance and corporate
image.