Data collected by Supercritical reveals that one-third of employees based in Britain would be willing to quit their jobs if their employer does not initiate a clear climate crisis mitigation strategy.
With the climate crisis undeniably coming to a head, more individuals are becoming concerned with eliminating behaviours that worsen it.
While changing our personal habits does make a difference, a huge portion of our carbon footprint can be traced back to our jobs, where we spend a large majority of our time and energy.
Not to mention, certain companies are responsible for β or at least play a role in facilitating other businesses with β carrying out activities that emit immense amounts of greenhouse gases annually.
So what will people do if their employers refuse to take the steps needed to reduce the companyβs carbon footprint?
According to Supercriticalβs survey of 2,000 British employees, one-third of workers would quit their jobs.
Unsurprisingly, Gen Z felt most strongly about company climate action, with over half saying they would stop working for one that had no climate action plan.
We know that Gen Z is acutely aware of the ongoing climate crisis and is most motivated to take action that prevents it from worsening, despite having contributed the least to it.
Still, further data revealed that β even in a recession β 32 percent of all employees surveyed would not want their company to cut its sustainability programme to save money.
Sure, loads of businesses have already taken steps towards reducing their environmental impact. From easy solutions like swapping old packaging out for eco-friendly materials, to fitting skyscrapers and other office buildings with solar panels.
But one-fifth of UK employees admit to being unsatisfied with their employersβ current commitments to becoming more sustainable.
Michelle You, co-founder and CEO of Supercritical said, βBusinesses can no longer get away with changing or scrapping theirΒ sustainability initiativesΒ at the drop of a hat.β
She continued, βEmployees are demanding more and employers are being held to account. Those that want to attract and retain top talent must start seeing climate action as a non-negotiable or risk being left behind.β
The future is green
Sustainable practices are slowly but surely becoming the standard. Being environmentally conscious is also something the vast majority feel morally obligated to.
At least 50 percent of all respondents said that a companyβs strategy for reaching net zero would impact their decision to accept a job position. Meanwhile, 80 percent said theyβd refuse to work for a company they knew was harming the environment.
Whether youβre privy to believing the data or a bit of a cynic about peopleβs willingness to follow through with their answers, itβs impossible to ignore how the climate crisis now influences a role in every part of daily life.
With 70 percent of office-based employees said would be proud to work for a climate-conscious company, it wouldnβt be bad to assume that companies lacking in plans for achieving net zero will struggle to hire younger generations.
Iβm Jessica (She/Her). I’m the Deputy Editor & Content Partnership Manager at Thred. Originally from the island of Bermuda, I specialise in writing about ocean health and marine conservation, but you can also find me delving into pop culture, health and wellness, plus sustainability in the beauty and fashion industries. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and drop me some ideas/feedback via email.
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