Incorporate Sustainability into Job Descriptions or Performance Reviews
Updated: Dec 1, 2022
Office Checklist - Sustainable Actions Category: 8. Incorporate Sustainability into Job Descriptions or Performance Reviews
Display a commitment to sustainable action in job descriptions or add a sustainability-related metric into an employee’s performance review.
Example:
Is boilerplate language about your company always included in job postings? Can a sentence about being a company committed to sustainability be added?
Reach out to 513 Green advisor for examples of local job descriptions that incorporate sustainability priorities.
Benefits:
Incorporating sustainable actions into performance reviews ties the company’s sustainability goals to personal actions, allows employees to take ownership of sustainability goals, and creates a sustainability culture.
Putting a sustainability commitment into a job post also helps attract new employees interested in sustainability who want to work for an environmentally conscious company. This differentiation will set you apart and create a competitive advantage.