Affiliation:
1. National Institute of Technology, Kurukshetra, India
Abstract
Green human resources is a concept centered on promoting sustainable employee behaviours, involving every employee in raising awareness about sustainability issues. It encompasses HR activities that are eco-friendly and advocates for the sustainable utilization of resources within organizations. The present study focuses on elaborating on the concept of GHRM in a more comprehensive manner and the various challenges faced by organizations in implementing environmental measures in their general HR processes. Moreover, this chapter will also introduce and discuss the ESG frameworks adopted by the companies. Furthermore, the author will try to present the various green practices adopted by Indian private sector company ITC and state-owned undertaking ONGC. In conclusion, the research underscores that GHRM comprises two fundamental components: environmentally friendly HR practices and the preservation of knowledge capital. This dual approach empowers industry professionals to enhance their awareness of green business and corporate social responsibilities.