Green Human Resource Management: A Requisite of the 21st Century

Industrialization in India has been progressing rapidly for decades. And the reason behind this progress is, creation of many jobs in the country and the increase in the country’s income. But it also noted that the practices of industries were affecting the environment at great pace and also due to the usage of large number of natural resources by the industries, the industrialist shifted their attention towards the term “sustainability.” Sustainability, in its simplest definition, is the ability to exist and grow without depleting future natural resources. Therefore, this chapter focuses on Green HRM and explores everything related to Green HRM, such as the benefits, disadvantages and impacts of Green HRM on employees, organizations, and the environment. The real picture of green HRM in India and the various Green HR practices that are being followed within the organisation. The given things have been explored in order to get aware about Green HRM thoroughly.