HRM Practices in Creating Net Zero: Supporting Organizational Sustainability

Rubee Singh, Kamalesh Ravesangar (), Sivachandran Narayanan () and Kuldeep Kaur Himat Singh ()
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Rubee Singh: GLA University
Kamalesh Ravesangar: Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology
Sivachandran Narayanan: Putra Business School
Kuldeep Kaur Himat Singh: Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology

A chapter in Net Zero Economy, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainable Value Creation, 2024, pp 1-18 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract HR plays a critical role in a company’s commitment to sustainability by advocating eco-friendly policies, aligning employee values with the company’s sustainability goals, and providing staff training programs to improve knowledge about sustainable practices. HR may help the firm create net zero by evaluating its carbon footprint, defining reduction goals, and developing a sustainability plan. They can also encourage staff to adopt sustainable practices and reduce waste by minimizing paper use, utilizing energy-efficient equipment, and supporting remote/hybrid work. HR can assist firms achieve their net-zero target, reduce their environmental effect, and contribute to a more sustainable future by applying these initiatives. The aim of this book chapter is to contribute to the understanding of the HRM practices in creating net zero in order to support organizational sustainability. Furthermore, it offers an insight into usage of AI-based software in HRM, opportunities, and challenges in the digital world of work associated with AI in HRM. This book chapter will be essential reading for scholars and students of human resource management, knowledge management, organizational innovation, computer science, and information systems. It will also promote the directions to HR practitioners, organizations, and workforce.

Keywords: Industry 4.0; Net-zero emissions; Organizational sustainability; Net-zero economy; Organisational performance (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-55779-8_1

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