Engineering

The document argues that sustainable product engineering leads to increased revenue, lower costs, and better relationships with customers, investors, and employees. It highlights that a majority of customers and investors prioritize sustainability in their decision-making, and that a significant proportion of US workers, particularly those under 30, value a company's environmental record when seeking employment.

• Companies producing sustainable products experience benefits including lower costs, increased revenue, improved compliance, and better relationships with employees and customers. Engineers specifically contribute to corporate cost savings by designing products that require less energy.
• Sustainability is a primary driver for customers and investors; in 2022, 60% of customers reported that sustainable or socially responsible products constituted at least half of their recent purchases, and 60% of investors considered sustainability when constructing portfolios.
• Environmental records are critical for talent acquisition and retention in the United States, with nearly 70% of workers considering a company's environmental record during job applications. Among workers under 30, 93% believe that increased social and environmental responsibility enhances employee motivation and loyalty.

APA

Project Drawdown (n.d.). Engineering. https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/engineering

Chicago

Project Drawdown. Engineering. n.d. https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/engineering.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Project Drawdown |title=Engineering |url=https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/engineering |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{projectdrawdownndengineering, author = {{Project Drawdown}}, title = {{Engineering}}, institution = {Project Drawdown}, url = {https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/engineering}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }