Human Resources and Operations

The document argues that integrating climate action into business operations improves recruitment and retention, particularly among workers under 30. It provides a framework for HR professionals to implement 'green' HR practices, such as offering climate-safe retirement plans, incorporating sustainability metrics into performance reviews, and reducing carbon-intensive business travel.

• Environmental records are a significant factor for job seekers in the United States, with nearly 70 percent considering a company's record and 25 percent viewing it as a "major" factor. This is most pronounced in employees under 30, where 93 percent report that increased social and environmental responsibility increases their motivation and loyalty.
• HR professionals can influence organizational change through 'green' HR practices, which are linked to higher levels of climate concern and action among employees both inside and outside the workplace.
• The guide recommends specific operational and benefit changes to align a company with climate goals, including the use of climate-safe retirement options, divesting insurance from carbon-intensive projects, and implementing plant-rich food options.
• To ensure accountability and professional growth, the document suggests integrating sustainability metrics into job descriptions, performance reviews, and bonuses, while mandating climate action training for all levels, especially leadership.

APA

Project Drawdown (n.d.). Human Resources and Operations. https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/human-resources-and-operations

Chicago

Project Drawdown. Human Resources and Operations. n.d. https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/human-resources-and-operations.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=Project Drawdown |title=Human Resources and Operations |url=https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/human-resources-and-operations |access-date=23 October 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{projectdrawdownndhuman, author = {{Project Drawdown}}, title = {{Human Resources and Operations}}, institution = {Project Drawdown}, url = {https://drawdown.org/job-function-action-guides/human-resources-and-operations}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }