This is the decade of action. It's never been more urgent for the private/public sector and civil society to come together to drive adoption of sustainable practices to mitigate the risk of climate change.
The message is clear for business adopting a comprehensive sustainability strategy, they are:
Differentiating their brand to attract new and retain existing customers.
Creating a long-term business outlook that is attractive to investors.
Cutting costs by driving efficiencies and innovation to streamline operations.
Attracting new talent and retaining the best by being a purpose-led organisation.
Driving innovation that stays ahead of the ever-changing regulation and compliance requirements.
"60% of employees want their employers to do more"
HR representatives are perfectly placed to become the sustainability agents of change. Why?
- They have a touch point across every part of business from operations to leadership.
- They can integrate sustainability training into leadership/employees through existing L&D programmes.
- HR can integrate sustainability into the hiring/onboarding process, ensuring a baseline of sustainability skills are embedded in every business function.
- HR can play a pivotal role in the investment structure of their companies' pension portfolio and influence ethical decision making.
- HR teams can harness and nurture cross generational voices within their business, enabling a diversity of thought to empower employees to drive impact with sustainability initiatives.