Green HRM as a Predictor of Environmental Outcomes: A SEM-Based Mediation Framework
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66635/k1v31973Keywords:
Green Human Resource Management (GHRM), Sustainable Enterprise Performance, Environmental Knowledge, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, PLS-SEM, Emerging Economies, Automobile IndustryAbstract
Sustainable enterprise development has become a strategic priority for organizations operating in emerging economies, particularly in environmentally intensive industries. This study examines the role of Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices in enhancing sustainable organizational performance, with a specific focus on the mediating effect of environmental knowledge. Drawing on the Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theoretical framework, the research conceptualizes GHRM as a driver of knowledge-based capabilities that support environmentally responsible and sustainable enterprise practices.
Empirical data were collected from 384 employees working in automobile manufacturing firms in Uttarakhand, India, and analyzed using Partial Least Squares Structural Equation Modeling (PLS-SEM). The findings reveal that GHRM practices significantly influence environmental performance both directly and indirectly through the development of employees’ environmental knowledge. The mediation effect highlights the importance of knowledge-driven human resource strategies in fostering sustainable enterprise outcomes.
The study contributes to the entrepreneurship and sustainability literature by demonstrating how internal organizational capabilities, particularly human resource practices, can strengthen sustainable enterprise performance in emerging markets. The findings offer practical insights for managers and policymakers seeking to integrate sustainability into business strategy while supporting long-term enterprise competitiveness. The study also aligns with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), including SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 12, and SDG 13, by promoting responsible organizational practices and sustainable industrial development.
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