Sustainability for Companies: A Key Objective
Sustainability is paramount and extends across all areas of life: at home, during transportation, and especially in the workplace. It has become a deciding factor for many when choosing between different companies. A study found that over half of Gen Z and Millennial respondents research a company’s environmental impact before accepting a job.
Companies are increasingly implementing measures to align with sustainability goals, with 42% of organizations prioritizing climate change as their top concern. Furthermore, three-quarters of Executives stated that their organizations have increased sustainability investments in the past year.
However, effectively measuring a company’s environmental impact remains challenging. Experts like Chief Sustainability Officers play a crucial role in planning and overseeing initiatives such as carbon capture usage and storage.
Raising employee awareness is another key objective. This involves sustainability training, emission reduction efforts, and producing eco-friendly products. Environmental consciousness is a collective mission in increasing sustainability for companies. Whether through daily actions or specific activities like tree planting, waste collection, and recycling, eco-friendly initiatives are now seen as more than just values — they represent a company’s commitment.
Source: Tammy Lytle, 2024 “Working Toward Sustainable Success”, shrm.org, April, 19th 2024, https://www.shrm.org/topics-tools/news/all-things-work/working-toward-sustainable-success