Title: Green human resource management in hospitality: navigating sustainability, gender dynamics and pro-environmental behaviour in the hotel industry

Authors: Chetna Sachdeva; Tripti Singh

Addresses: University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India ' Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology Allahabad, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract: This research investigates how green human resource management (GHRM) practices impact environmental sustainability outcomes, focusing on the mediating role of employees' pro-environmental behaviour (PEB) and the moderating effect of gender. Primary data were collected from 310 white-collar employees in 3- to 5-star hotels in India through questionnaires, and statistical analysis was conducted using Smart PLS software. The results reveal significant direct relationships between GHRM, PEB, and environmental sustainability, indicating that GHRM practices effectively promote sustainability through enhanced employee behaviour. However, the hypothesised moderating role of gender on the relationship between GHRM and PEB was not supported. The findings suggest that hotels should adopt GHRM strategies to achieve sustainability goals and gain a competitive edge. This study uniquely explores GHRM's influence on green behaviour and sustainability, particularly in the Indian hotel industry, providing valuable insights for improving ecological outcomes through HR practices.

Keywords: green human resource management; GHRM; pro-environmental behaviour; PEB; environmental sustainability; gender; India; hotel industry.

DOI: 10.1504/IER.2025.147806

Interdisciplinary Environmental Review, 2025 Vol.24 No.3, pp.189 - 207

Received: 01 Jul 2024
Accepted: 25 Sep 2024
Published online: 01 Aug 2025 *

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