Sustainable Human Resource Management and Organizational Performance: A Systematic Literature Review on Green Human Resource Practices and Impact on Corporate Sustainability

ABSTRACT Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) plays a vital role in promoting corporate sustainability. An analysis of 70 scientific publications from 2018 to 2025, selected through a structured screening process, identifies four key GHRM practices: green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green performance management, and green rewards and compensation. These are assessed using stakeholder theory and the Ability‐Motivation‐Opportunity (AMO) framework. Businesses that use GHRM practices report productivity and cost efficiency increases of 15% to 20%, a 25% increase in employee engagement and eco‐friendly behavior, and up to 30% improvement in environmental performance. These results strengthen employer branding and organizational culture, integrating sustainability into operations and strategy. Notwithstanding these advantages, the GHRM model is not widely recognized, and factors like long‐term societal impact are still not fully recognized. The findings emphasize the need for standardized yet flexible frameworks that consider contextual factors such as managerial approaches, workplace norms, and policy environments. GHRM thus emerges as a key enabler of sustainable and resilient organizations.