Intelligent CXO Issue 24 | Page 32

FEATURE environmental . As businesses continue to adapt their operational models for postpandemic planning , stakeholders are looking for commitments to environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) initiatives . This is becoming more important for all stakeholders , from customers to present and future employees .
Sustainability is a growing focus area for business leaders to continue dedicating resources . In fact , according to research from Deloitte , approximately two-thirds of executives agree that their companies are very concerned
AS THE WORLD CONTINUES TO UNDERGO SOCIETAL CHANGE WITH THE ON-GOING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTIES AND SKILLS SHORTAGES , BUSINESSES IN THE UK AND BEYOND MUST NOT LOSE SIGHT OF THE IMPORTANCE OF THEIR PEOPLE . about climate change and 79 % see the world at a climate change tipping point .
Business leaders are addressing the environmental impact of this aspect of their organisation more than ever before , often in the form of partnerships and internal sustainability policies . For example , environmental organisations such as Reforest ’ Action , One Tree Planted , as well as initiatives such as Ocean Conservancy to remove debris from the world ’ s waterways . Companies are increasingly looking outwards and embracing such partnerships to demonstrate an additional , proactive commitment to sustainability .
As the world continues to undergo societal change with the on-going economic uncertainties and skills shortages , businesses in the UK and beyond must not lose sight of the importance of their people .
To become an employer of choice which attracts and retains the best talent available , companies must take the necessary steps . x
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