Extinction Rebellion | How HR can promote sustainability

Protests by the Extinction Rebellion activists are dominating the news this week, as the socio-political movement continues to champion sustainability and fight against climate change.

With the hope of making the planet more sustainable and to drive organisations to think carefully about what they can do to support the movement, it’s time we take a look at how HR can drive this change.

As more reports are released predicting the welfare of the planet – the University of Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership reported that organisations are causing negative, if unintended, consequences for society and the environment – now is the time for HR leaders to take a look at their company’s carbon footprint along with the senior leadership team and how they can start to make a difference.

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Not only is this strategy essential for the future of the planet, but it will also go a long way in attracting and retaining talent. This is backed by stats. BRITA research revealed that younger workers value the sustainability credentials of their employer with 86% stating that they would stay with their employer for longer if they reported on how they were trying to lower their carbon footprint.