Implementing Sustainable HR Practices: A New Paradigm in Building Organizational Capacity to Address the Climate Crisis

Darul Wiyono(1*), Hedi Setiadi(2), Rinaldi Tanjung(3), Ela Julaeha(4), Megie Ambarsari(5),

(1) Ariyanti Academy of Secretary and Management, Indonesia
(2) Ariyanti Academy of Secretary and Management, Indonesia
(3) Ariyanti Academy of Secretary and Management, Indonesia
(4) Ariyanti Academy of Secretary and Management, Indonesia
(5) Ariyanti Academy of Secretary and Management, Indonesia
(*) Corresponding Author

Abstract


This study examines the implementation of sustainable HR practices and their impact on organizational capacity to address the climate crisis in private universities in Bandung. The background of this research focuses on the importance of integrating sustainability into HR policies to enhance organizational resilience against environmental challenges. A quantitative method using PLS-SEM was employed to analyze data obtained from 882 individuals working at 138 private universities in Bandung. The sample consisted of 270 individuals, determined using Slovin's formula with a 5% margin of error, and was selected through stratified random sampling. The analysis results indicate that sustainable HR practices significantly affect organizational culture and managerial support, which in turn enhances climate resilience. The study concludes that integrating sustainable HR practices into the policies of private university organizations can strengthen their capacity to address climate change. The practical implications of these findings include the need for universities to adopt more comprehensive sustainability policies and support more active managerial involvement.

Keywords


Sustainable HR Practice, Organizational Culture, Management Support, Climate Resilience

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