Green Human Resource Management from 2020-2026: A Comprehensive Review and Framework for Sustainable Organizations

Abstract

The article advocates for the amalgamation of the predominantly distinct bodies of literature in Environmental Management and Human Resource Management research. The research classifies the current literature according to the Ability–Motivation–Opportunity (AMO) theory, elucidating the function of Green Human Resource Management procedures popular in personnel management practices. The study employs a systematic literature review approach by integrating peer-reviewed publications published between 2020 and 2026 to analyse the evolution, practices, and theoretical foundations of Green Human Resource Management. The contributions of the paper include synthesising existing literature, mapping the terrain of the discipline, finding gaps in current research, and proposing possible productive future study guidelines. The study findings indicate that comprehension of the impact of Green Human Resource Management practices on employee motivation to engage in environmental activities is less advanced than the understanding regarding how organisations cultivate green capabilities and offer opportunities for employees to participate in Environmental Management initiatives.

Organisations are not fully utilizing the scope of Green Human Resource Management techniques, which may limit their efficacy in enhancing Environmental Management. The analysis also provides practical implications for enterprises by emphasizing the strategic integration of GHRM approaches to increase environmental sustainability, green innovation, and organizational performance. The uniqueness of this research stems from the amalgamation of Environmental Management and Human Resource Management literature via the AMO theoretical framework, while indicating theoretical, empirical, methodological, and contextual research deficiencies and proposing an extensive research agenda for forthcoming GHRM investigations.