A report from Kite Insights has found that 15 per cent of employees have considered changing jobs to find work closely associated with climate recovery.

Their research included data from 7,000 respondents aged 18-65 across 15 major industries, with results highlighting 77 per cent of employees globally are uninformed or unsure of their knowledge regarding the climate, and 29 per cent believe that their organisation is not taking enough action on climate change.

In an increasingly competitive employee-led market, this tells us that companies with clear and realistic climate goals who are actively taking steps to reduce their emissions and align with positive climate movements are more likely to attract new talent and retain their current staff.

What this means for your business 

Employee wellbeing and motivation is impacted by climate change. Recent extreme weather conditions, cost of living crises, and biodiversity loss have tuned the general public in to the very real environmental problems we face and the consequences of ignoring them. Positive climate action resonates with the public which translates to a workforce who want to be fully informed about the impact their company is having which, in turn, will dictate their own carbon footprint.

People want to take pride in their roles, and it isn’t broadly acceptable to work in heavily polluting industries or for companies with a very loose grasp on morals. There are simple and practical steps that organisations can take to support the climate movement, reduce emissions, and inform their workforce about the impact their choices are having on our environment.

What you can do

There are several ways you can keep staff informed on your business’ climate impact:

  • Be transparent with emissions reporting - have clear reporting strategies that keep everybody in your company informed
  • Listen to the demands of your employees – understand what they expect from their company when it comes to the environment
  • Ensure you have green credentials – hit the right ESG credentials and shout about them
  • Talk to one of our expert advisors to better understand how your business can lower emissions and achieve net zero

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