The Role of Green HRM Practices and Employee Empowerment in Boosting Environmental Sustainability in Higher Educational Institutions in Sindh, Pakistan

This research examines the influence of Green Human Resource Management methods in higher education institutions on employee empowerment and overall environmental performance. This study aims to provide significant insights into the relationship between GHRM practices and environmental sustainability within higher education, recognizing the essential role of educational institutions in cultivating future leaders and promoting sustainable practices. The study employs a cross-sectional strategy utilizing a Google Forms questionnaire. The participants were teaching faculty at higher education institutes in Sindh, Pakistan. Multiple regression is conducted utilizing Amos version 26.0 for structural equation modelling on 361 usable collected data. The findings indicate the positive impact of green HRM practices, specifically green recruitment and selection with β =.320, CR=5.42, p < .001 green training and development with β =.468, CR= 5.92, p < .001 individual green behaviour with β =.417, CR=6.51, p < .002 and green employee empowerment β =.512, CR=7.52, p < .002 on environmental performance, particularly in higher education. This study aims to inform institutional leaders, policymakers, and HR professionals about effective strategies for integrating green practices into HR management, thereby enhancing environmental performance and contributing to the knowledge base on sustainability in higher education. The primary objective of this research is to guide higher educational institutions towards adopting more socially and ecologically responsible human resource management techniques, fostering a sustainable culture that extends throughout society.