Sustainable Development through Green Human Resources Management: Perceptions from MSMEs in Northern India
Volume 1, Issue 2, Article Number: 252001 (2025)
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Kiran Chauhan1,2* 
| Poonam Bhatt3,*
1Research scholar, Department of Commerce, SRM University, Sonipat, Haryana, India, 131029
2Assistant Professor, Govt College Kharkhoda, Sonipat, Haryana, India, 131402
3Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, SRM University, Sonipat, Haryana, India, 131029
*Corresponding Author: poonam.g@srmuniversity.ac.in
Received: 26 June 2025 | Revised: 12 July 2025
Accepted: 18 July 2025 | Published Online: 20 July 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16229992
© 2025 The Authors, under a Creative Commons license, Published by Scholarly Publication
Abstract
Given the escalating threat of pollution, it is evident that Micro Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (MSMEs) offer a formidable engine for long-term growth, especially in new countries like India. This paper examines the adoption and influence of Green Human Resource Management (Green HRM) practices within MSMEs of the Delhi-NCR Region, explicitly aimed at their green sustainable concept. Using the structural equation modeling methodology as the primary analytic technique, a total of 289 responses from companies operating in Northern India were collected. The scholarly article delves deeply into the key facets of Green HRM, as well as the ecological implications of these approaches within an organizational setting. It explores dimensions such as eco-friendly recruitment tactics, environmental training programs, performance reviews with a focus on sustainability, collaborative efforts between employees, and involving workers in green initiatives. The results notably illustrate a significant linkage between Green HRM practices and boosting sustainable functioning in small to medium manufacturing and service enterprises. These conclusions underscore the strategic importance of incorporating environmentally conscious HRM strategies to achieve long-term terrestrial and financial goals. The innovative research provides beneficial insights for policymakers, HR specialists, and small business leaders seeking to harmonize their human capital policies with aims of environmental preservation. Overall, the findings highlight both the opportunities and difficulties related to adopting Green HRM in modest companies operating in an emerging economy.
Keywords
Green HRM, Sustainability, MSME, Smart-PLS, Green Performance Appraisal
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K. Chauhan and P. Bhatt, “Sustainable Development through Green Human Resources Management: Perceptions from MSMEs in Northern India,” Commercia 1(2) (2025) 252001. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16229992
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