The Impact of Green Human Resource Management on Corporate Green Innovation Performance: A Literature Review

Jing Zhang

GBP Proceedings Series, 2025, vol. 14, 1-11

Abstract: Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) has emerged as a strategic approach for enhancing corporate sustainability and driving green innovation performance. This review examines the conceptual foundations, key practices, and empirical evidence linking GHRM to environmental innovation outcomes. It highlights how practices such as green recruitment, training, performance management, rewards, and employee engagement influence employees' pro-environmental behaviors, knowledge sharing, and creativity, thereby fostering eco-friendly product, process, and organizational innovations. The review also identifies mediating mechanisms and moderating factors, including organizational culture, leadership support, industry context, and regulatory environment, that shape the effectiveness of GHRM. Furthermore, research gaps are discussed, such as the need for longitudinal studies, cross-cultural and industry-specific analyses, digital GHRM integration, and strategic alignment with corporate sustainability objectives. The paper concludes with practical implications for managers and theoretical contributions to understanding human capital as a driver of sustainable innovation. Overall, the findings underscore the pivotal role of GHRM in achieving both environmental and competitive objectives.

Keywords: Green Human Resource Management; green innovation; sustainability; employee behavior; organizational culture (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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