Change for Good
Companies of all sizes can rethink how they do business, prioritizing climate resiliency.
The journey to a climate-resilient economy that puts the creation of quality green jobs as its North Star is not just the responsibility of regional workforce development boards and startup founders.
Companies of all sizes can participate in this collaboration toward a just energy and climate transition.
For large corporations, sustainability initiatives should start at the top and become part of the company culture. Actively setting goals that embrace green practices without sacrificing profitably might seem challenging, but it is achievable.
A Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is often the leader of these strategies, merging environmental, social, and fiscal issues into a plan that can be executed at all levels of a firm.
A climate-resilience business plan often benefits from partnering with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are already employing green methods of producing their products and services.
Companies that are reevaluating their supply chain strategies, ensuring they empower MSMEs to become resilient in the face of climate change, can hasten the journey for all companies.
"A climate-resilience business plan often benefits from partnering with micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) that are already employing green methods of producing their products and services."
Talent Strategies for a Green Workforce
By investing early and often in attracting and retaining top talent, small and medium-sized businesses can create a sustainable and inclusive economy.
Jobs for the Future (JFF) conducted interviews and researched the practices of 150 small- to medium-sized businesses in the emerging green economy to identify strategies they are using to meet the ever-shifting demand for green skills while positioning themselves for future success.
Here's what JFF learned.
The CSO Can Lead Change
The Chief Sustainability Officer is a key player in a company's efforts to address climate resiliency in how they do business and approach their workforce. CREST initiative advisor Chrissa Pagitsas explains that an effective CSO is an internal and external advocate for creating a green economy, regardless of company size.