Asian Journal of Research in Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Year: 2023
  • Volume: 13
  • Issue: 7

Impact of green training and development on organizational development and environmental sustainability

1Research Scholar, Department of Humanities and Social Science, Siksha “O” Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Email id- d.sujata79@gmail.com

2Associate Professor Department of Humanities and Social Science, Siksha “O” Anusandhan (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, Email id- madhusmitadash@soa.ac.in

Online published on 16 August, 2023.

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to emphasize the necessity of incorporating green training and development into green HRM practices in organizations, as well as the direct influence on organizational performance and environmental sustainability. The influence of green training and development on organizational productivity is resolute in this regard.

The research was quantitative and cross-sectional in nature. The study included ISO-14001 certified manufacturing organizations’ to better suit the research goal. Purposive sampling was employed to collect information from 235 managers. A well-organized questionnaire to assess the entire research process. The data analysis was carried out using SPSS.

The findings of the study indicate that green training is essential for environmentally conscientious organizations to fulfil their goals of efficient resource usage while also serving the wider cause of environmental protection. There is an urgent need to create environmentally friendly capabilities in employees so that they can apply eco-efficient organizational practices.

This study also has limitations in terms of the generalizability of its findings. It is primarily owing to the small sample size and restricted geographical region.

To meet the demands of their global clientele and remain competitive in international marketplaces, forward-thinking manufacturers must develop a consistent green management philosophy. It is also vital for government authorities to develop environmental policies that require the adoption of pro-environmental corporate practices as well as the measurement of their consequences.

This research will contribute to the body of knowledge by offering an empirical analysis of green training for achieving organizational efficiency and environmental sustainability in the industrial sector. It will provide a new setting for future researchers in green training and management practices, as well as related topics.

Keywords

Green HRM, Green training and development, Organizational development, Environmental sustainability