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ARTICLE · 27 JANUARY 2023

Ten Steps To Prioritise The Planet In 2023

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Climate remains a top concern for Gen Z and Millennials, with one recent survey showing nearly half saying that they are pushing their employers to do more. Tackling climate change should...

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With every organisation having a key role to play in the collective corporate effort to reach net zero, now is a prime opportunity for HR to step up and take the lead.

Climate remains a top concern for Gen Z and Millennials, with one recent survey showing nearly half saying that they are pushing their employers to do more. Tackling climate change should arguably be on the agenda for all employers, so here are some practical steps that you can make to embed tackling climate change into your workplace culture and empower your workforce to take action.

1. Roll out climate change training

Consider educating your employees on the impacts of climate change and empower them to make responsible choices in their everyday lives, both at work and at home. There are various commercial training providers who can help. You might also look at leadership training on this topic. Climate Fit offers a free online training course designed to help SMEs reduce carbon emissions and

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