Annals of Human Resource Management Research
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): June

Sustainable HRM in the face of climate change: building organizational resilience through green human capital practices

Siti Rosyafah (Bhayangkara University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)
Wanda Gema Prasadio Akbar Hidayat (Multimedia Nusantara University, Banten, Indonesia)
Elly Yuniar Nitawati (Bhayangkara University of Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
26 Jun 2025

Abstract

Purpose: As climate change continues to pose unprecedented challenges to organizational sustainability, the role of Human Resource Management (HRM) is undergoing a critical transformation. Methodology/approach: This study investigates the integration of sustainable HRM practices particularly green human capital development as a strategic response to environmental uncertainty. Employing a mixed-methods approach, this research combines a systematic literature review with a survey of HR professionals across sectors vulnerable to climate-related disruptions. Results/findings: Findings reveal that organizations adopting green HRM frameworks such as environmentally aligned recruitment, green training, eco-driven performance management, and sustainability-based leadership development are more likely to exhibit adaptive capacities and long-term resilience. Conclusions: Furthermore, the study identifies key enablers and barriers in embedding green human capital practices into existing HR systems. Limitations: The results underscore the need for HRM to evolve beyond administrative functions and actively contribute to ecological stewardship and strategic resilience. Contribution: This research contributes to the growing discourse on sustainable organizational practices by positioning HRM as a pivotal agent in aligning human capital strategies with climate action imperatives.

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ahrmr

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Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Economics, Econometrics & Finance Social Sciences

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Annals of Human Resource Management Research (AHRMR) is an international, peer-reviewed, and scholarly journal which publishes high-quality research to answer important and interesting questions, develop or test theory, replicate prior studies, explore interesting phenomena, review and synthesize ...