This study aims to examine the relationship among green innovation performance (GIP), sustainable performance (SP), and green talent management (GTM) through the lens of natural resource. It investigates the moderating impact of organizational corporate social responsibility (CSR) commitment and the mediation influence of green core competencies (GCC). GTM is deemed crucial in the development of sustainability programs. Subsequently, it gathered employee data from 362 Pakistani small- and medium-sized enterprises based on judgmental sampling. Finally, by employing SmartPLS 4 software, the research conclusion finds the following: GTM advances GCC, expands a company's pledge to CSR, and boosts the link between GTM and environmental outcomes. The research underlines the importance of organizational commitment to CSR and green core competencies to understand the dynamics between GTM and sustainable performance and green innovation. Lastly, the value of a comprehensive personnel management strategy to promote eco-friendly behavior is demonstrated.