Green Commitment as a Panacea for Green Human Resource Management and Environmental Performance in Borno State University, Nigeria: A Conceptual Paper

This paper examines Green Commitment as a Panacea for Green Human Resource Management and Environmental Performance in Borno Satte University, Nigeria. The increasing rate of environmental degradation and the growing demand for sustainable practices have compelled organizations, including universities, to integrate environmental considerations into their operations. Despite the recognized importance of Green Human Resource Management in promoting sustainability, limited attention has been given to the essential processes through which it influences environmental performance, particularly in developing country contexts. Adopting a conceptual research design, the study synthesizes existing literature to develop a theoretical framework grounded in Social Exchange Theory. The framework proposes that Green Human Resource Management practices, such as green recruitment, training, performance appraisal, and reward systems, enhance employees’ green commitment, which in turn drives improved environmental performance. Green commitment is positioned as a critical psychological mechanism that translates organizational environmental initiatives into actual environmentally responsible behaviors. The study contributes to literature by addressing the gap in understanding the mediating role of green commitment in the Green Human Resource Management and environmental performance relationship. It also provides a context-specific perspective by focusing on Nigerian universities, where sustainability practices are still emerging. The study concludes that fostering green commitment through effective GHRM practices is essential for achieving improved environmental outcomes. It recommends that university management should institutionalize green Human Resourse policies and cultivate a culture of environmental responsibility among staff. Future empirical studies are encouraged to validate the proposed framework and extend it to other sectors.