Who to Involve in Your Business’s Climate Journey
When it comes to your climate journey, it’s not a solo trek. Everyone in the business needs to step up and contribute. Corporate sustainability isn’t just a task for management or one department. It’s a collective effort that aligns with global sustainable development goals and robust corporate governance practices.
Why bring everyone along? Simple - achieving sustainable goals such as net zero, emission reduction, and carbon neutrality requires diverse input and engagement at all levels. What’s more, it fosters a thriving culture and delivers long-term success beyond just eco-friendly objectives, from improving your carbon footprint to making strides in sustainable investing.
Our journey isn’t over. While we celebrated our newly validated SBTI targets, this Earth Month, we’re focusing on empowering our team. We’re shredding the mysteries around climate change, setting clear office standards, and showing what exemplary sustainable practices look like, from reducing carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions in the supply chain to phasing out reliance on fossil fuel sources.
Here’s why everyone’s engagement is a game-changer:
- Employees care! Imagine this: 72% of staff feel more loyal to a company making strides toward sustainability (Deloitte ’22). When values align, loyalty and motivation blossom.
- Demonstrates authenticity: Clear, honest communication builds trust, keeping everyone informed and invested in the journey, especially when your ESG strategy aligns with the Paris Agreement and emissions targets.
- Increased commitment: Involvement instills a sense of ownership, gearing the entire team toward our shared goals, whether that’s to reach net zero or achieve verified carbon neutral status.
- Idea generation: Your team’s insights are pure gold. Tapping into this wealth of ideas is critical for innovation and meaningful emission reduction initiatives.
- Climate education: Businesses serve as beacons for sustainability awareness. When sustainable habits become second nature at work, they often extend beyond the office, multiplying the impact.
Remember, this isn’t just about existing staff. It’s about future talent too. In a tight job market, showcasing your ESG and corporate sustainability edge can make the difference in attracting top talent. In our research with 2,188 participants across engineering and technology sectors, 35% said a company’s environmental strategy, especially commitments to the Paris Agreement and reducing emissions, heavily sways their decision.
As Lucy Pope, our Head of Sustainability, puts it:
“A business’s climate journey isn’t just a strategic initiative. It’s a commitment to future-proofing the workplace and the planet.”
By embedding communication and engagement strategies into your hiring process and work culture, you not only elevate your employer value proposition (EVP) but also reinforce your position as a leader in ESG, sustainable investing, and climate-positive change.
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