Human Resource Management 2e

APPENDIX B

Green Human Resource Management

Introduction

Many organizations are now adopting green management policies, procedures, and practices out of their concern for environmental protection. Across the world, there is a growing realization among the companies about the need for a proactive approach towards environmental management. This realization is caused by the negative impact of organizational activities on environment. The increased level of environmental pollution caused by industrial wastes, the growing concern over global warming, strong government policy interventions, and awareness campaigns of pressure groups forced many organizations to undertake green initiatives seriously. Managements even develop and publicize separate “green” ...