5 Aspects of Climate Quitting Every Business Needs to Know

Employees are leaving companies that don’t align with their environment, social and governance (ESG) standards. Quitting due to the inaction of employers or misaligned commitments is growing in popularity, contributing to the term climate quitting.

Although it may seem counterproductive to resign from a job, it’s a way people set boundaries and stand up for going green. Here are some aspects of climate quitting that your business should consider to keep workers from leaving and stand up for the environment.

1. Consider Company Culture

Your company culture can define a business and make or break employee retention. Transparency is essential because it clarifies a company’s values. Employees, customers and suppliers often seek sustainable practices.

Build a company culture that explicitly embeds sustainability principles into every aspect of your business. Organizations that align with sustainable practices are more likely to succeed in today’s world and attract the right people.

2. Increase Employee Satisfaction

Many employees are willing to take a salary cut to work for a green company or environmentally friendly business. Prioritizing your ESG strategy will increase worker satisfaction, with 80% of young professionals preferring to work for sustainable companies.

Practicing your ESG strategy will improve engagement and employee retention and attract consumers and investors. People are increasingly conscious of sustainability efforts in all aspects. Employee recognition and green initiatives with a transparent company culture are a recipe for success.

3. Be Responsible for Change

When it comes to climate change, the responsibility falls on every individual to make an impact. Ethical and sustainable practices, regardless of how insignificant, can help reduce climate change. However, the burden falls on the employer’s shoulders within a business.

Identifying roles and skill sets within the organization and involving employees in the process can boost your company’s success. Share green effort initiatives during interviews and get involved in social causes that align with your ESG strategy.

4. Employ Sustainable Solutions

Switching to sustainable solutions is an effective way to keep your staff happy and combat climate change. You can start small by providing reusable coffee cups or other environmentally friendly alternatives in the office. Reduce your carbon footprint by installing solar panels or automatic lights that turn off when you leave the room.

Minimizing waste and offering sustainable solutions can improve your organization’s reputation and your product or service’s quality. Transparency in your brand and incorporating green initiatives into your organization will boost sales and garner customer loyalty. Being more eco-friendly can also save you money, which is always great for business and sets you apart from competitors.

5. Offer Hybrid and Remote Roles

Offering flexibility to employees can also help improve climate change. The recent pandemic brought working from home to another level as the world shifted to an alternate reality. Businesses increasingly allow employees to work remotely or have a hybrid schedule where they’re on-site a few days a week. Companies are offering more flexibility, with 76% of work-from-home staff remaining hybrid or remote employees.

Remote work significantly contributes to environmental impact. Less commuting combats climate change in myriad ways, like reducing air pollution and your carbon footprint. Hybrid and remote roles minimize greenhouse gas emissions from traveling to work. Since they reduce or eliminate transportation, hybrid and remote roles also cut the use of fossil fuels.

How to Avoid Climate Quitting

Every small step to help the environment combats climate change, and people are taking it upon themselves to find eco-friendly companies to work for. Do your part to reduce your carbon footprint as a business to avoid losing your talent while helping the planet. You will attract and retain employees and position yourself as a leader in the fight against climate change.

Jane Marsh is Editor in Chief at Environment.co.

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