Chapter 3 - Green HRM Flashcards
Introduction
3.3 The role and function of the green human resource manager - PACED TESER
Manager plays a PIVOTAL role in advancing environmental sustainability within an organization
Their responsibility encompass ACTIVITIES that reduce the institution’s ecological footprint
The GHR manager is a CHANGE agent tasked with ensuring compliance with environmental legislation
fostering an institutional culture aligned with sustainable practices.
EXAMINES corporate activities to identify areas for improvement - ensuring the institution adheres to environmental standards
They DRAFT sustainability strategies and conduct environmental audits to ensure that policies support green initiatives.
must TRAIN employees at all
organisational levels to emphasise individual roles in enhancing environmental performance.
This continuous training aims to EMBED environmental consciousness as an important part of the institution’s culture.
included SUSTAINABLE procurement, where they oversee the sourcing of environmentally friendly goods and services, ensuring that procurement processes support sustainability.
they participate in environmental EDUCATION and research to promote awareness of environmental issues.
Draft REPORTS about the environment to ensure transparency and accountability in environmental performance
3.5 International Trends in Green Human Resource Management
EUROPE - HEPTS
The HIGH environmental standards in the EU heavily influence the green HR movement
The EU has adopted the ENVIRONMENTAL Management and Audit System, based on ISO 14001 standards,
> EMAS is a voluntary tool for companies and organizations, allowing them to evaluate, report, and improve their environmental performance.
The PARIS Agreement objective guides countries within the EU in terms of reducing greenhouse gas
TRAINING of government official by Belgium and Germany helps to promote green initiatives.
Germany’s policies have SHIFTED towards renewable energy, as exemplified by its nuclear power phase-out, demonstrating a commitment to a sustainable energy transition.
ASIA - PALFT
POLLUTION and resource depletion are one of the main challenges to economic growth in Asia
The ASIA Foundation has been instrumental in promoting GHRM in various Asian countries.
The foundation collaborates with LOCAL governments and organises training sessions on green growth and sustainability
Countries like China and Korea actively participate in regional FORUMS that encourage sharing knowledge on environmental best practices
governments in countries such as BANGLADESH and IndiaNepal are partnering with the Foundation to address transboundary water issues, emphasizing the need for sustainable water management and environmental protection.
USA - FETOWD
influenced by FEDERALISM and the fragmentation of environmental authority across various government bodies
While the ENVIRONMENTAL Protection Agency (EPA) is the main environmental authority, its power is limited by political changes and administrative policy shifts
The TRUMP administration, for example, rolled back several environmental regulations and shifted the national focus toward fossil fuel development,
contrasting with the OBAMA administration’s emphasis on renewable energy.
The U.S. government’s WITHDRAWAL from the Paris Agreement signaled a retreat from global environmental leadership, though individual states and cities continue to pursue green initiatives independently.
This decentralized approach to GHRM has created a DIVERSE landscape of environmental policies, with certain states implementing ambitious sustainability programs despite the absence of cohesive federal support.
