The Boston Consulting Group (BCG)‘s insightful report, ‘The Climate Transition Is Redefining Work. Do You Have the Right Talent Strategy?’ shows that the majority of climate-relevant upskilling needs — 50% or more — sit in core functions: operations, finance, procurement, project management. https://lnkd.in/e-b7pyMg
That means people like you — working in “ordinary” roles today — are the hidden backbone of tomorrow’s sustainable organizations.
And for employers: BCG’s message is clear — plan precisely and act early. Sustainability capability can’t be built with broad-brush workforce planning. It requires a role-level understanding of where gaps are emerging and a structured plan to close them before they become costly.
If you’d like to discover how to turn your current or future role into a climate career — send me a note. I’m here to help.
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