Chapter 1: Role of Ancient Indian Scriptures in Improving Environmental Ethics and Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment at Workplace

In order to tackle the menace of global warming, sustainable practices like efficient use of natural resources and reduction of carbon emission have become the emergent need in organizations. In this context, Green Human Resource Management (GHRM) practices with mediation of Organizational Citizenship Behavior for Environment (OCBE) can play vital role. However, considering the increased resort to greenwashing in recent times, absolute need is felt to ensure environmental ethics (EE) at workplace. The present study aims at analyzing the role of Value-based Learnings from Ancient Indian Scriptures (VLAS) in facilitating EE and strengthening OCBE through GHRM toward better environmental performance (EP). The study is qualitative in nature with the following approach: (i) Literature review on GHRM, OCBE, EE, greenwashing, and sustainable lifestyle to ascertain how these concepts have evolved; (ii) Analysis of valuable learnings and insights from ancient Indian scriptures for promoting environmental preservation; (iii) Designing conceptual model based on Ability, Motivation, and Opportunity (AMO) theory, Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB), and Norm Activation Model (NAM) to fulfill the aim of the study. The study highlights how the learnings from ancient Indian scriptures can be of vital help for sustainable lifestyle and better EE at workplace. Conceptual model of the study establishes that VLAS leads to EE, and both can play vital supporting role in strengthening GHRM practices toward stronger OCBE and much better EP. The study being a theoretical one has limitations. Empirical investigation can add value and offers scope for further research.