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Exploring the nexus between green human capital management and climate action in the Zimbabwean mining sector

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  • Regis Misheal Muchowe

    (Durban University of Technology, Faculty of Management Sciences, South Africa)

  • Ashnee Rajlal

    (Durban University of Technology, Faculty of Management Sciences, South Africa)

  • Anos Chitamba

    (Durban University of Technology)

Abstract

The motivation behind this study is rising concern about climate change and its impact on future generations. Mining companies in Zimbabwe are significant contributors to environmental degradation. The study tested the relationship between climate action and green human capital management and its sub-variables of green recruitment and selection, green training and development, green reward management, and green performance management. The quantitative survey utilized a sample size of 383 employees across the Zimbabwean mining sector. The study found that green human capital, green training and development, and climate action are being implemented in the Zimbabwean mining sector. However, the study found that mining enterprises need to implement green recruitment and selection, green reward management, and green performance management, which is a cause for concern. The study accepts all hypotheses as multiple linear regression, which showed a significant positive relationship between climate action and green human capital and its sub-variables. The study recommends that organizations utilize green human capital management practices in the fight against climate change and its consequences. The study adds to the body of knowledge on green human resources by providing valuable insights into green human capital activities that generate maximum climate action.

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  • Regis Misheal Muchowe & Ashnee Rajlal & Anos Chitamba, 2024. "Exploring the nexus between green human capital management and climate action in the Zimbabwean mining sector," International Journal of Business Ecosystem & Strategy (2687-2293), Bussecon International Academy, vol. 6(6), pages 203-211, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:adi:ijbess:v:6:y:2024:i:6:p:203-211
    DOI: 10.36096/ijbes.v6i6.594
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