The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a universal blueprint for achieving social, economic, and environmental wellbeing. Multinational companies (MNCs), owing to their global reach and corporate influence, play a crucial role in accelerating SDG adoption. Human Resource (HR) departments are key drivers in integrating sustainability principles into workplace policies, employee practices, and organizational culture. This study examines the role of HR in achieving SDGs within selected multinational companies in Chennai City, focusing specifically on HR contributions to SDG-related initiatives such as gender equality (SDG 5), decent work and economic growth (SDG 8), reduced inequalities (SDG 10), and climate action (SDG 13).

A sample of 200 HR professionals and employees from MNCs in Chennai was surveyed using a structured questionnaire. Statistical techniques including reliability tests, correlation, and regression were employed to analyze how HR interventions such as sustainable talent management, diversity and inclusion policies, green HRM practices, and ethical governance contribute to SDG alignment. The findings reveal that HR plays a significant strategic role in advancing sustainability goals, with Green HRM practices and Diversity & Inclusion initiatives emerging as the strongest contributors. The study concludes that HR functions must evolve into sustainability leaders to effectively support global SDG commitments...