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<v ->I'm Alice Bolton, partner and associate director at BCG.</v>

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Most companies still treat sustainability talent

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as a small expert issue:

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ESG reporting, maybe climate risk,

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maybe a Chief Sustainability Officer.

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But the real workforce impact goes much deeper.

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Our analysis shows that up to 50% of all roles

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may require some level of upskilling

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to meet sustainability goals.

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And most of these aren't "green jobs,"

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they're core roles

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that are being reshaped by the transition.

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How should companies be building sustainability

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into their talent strategy?

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A question I get asked a lot.

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First, expand your scope.

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Talent strategy can't stop at hiring a few experts.

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Start by understanding what your existing roles

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will need to take on,

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whether that's emissions tracking in procurement,

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or waste reduction in operations.

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Then, identify where you truly need

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to bring in expert roles.

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Second, build a clear plan.

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Who will you need to upskill or reskill internally and how?

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And where will you need to go to the market?

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And third, refresh your employee value proposition.

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Many of these skill sets will be in high demand,

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often across sectors.

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You'll be competing for talent, not just hiring it.

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Without integrating sustainability

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into your talent strategy, you risk falling behind.

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Move early and you reduce dependence

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on costly and scarce external hires.

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The transition is already reshaping work.

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Your workforce needs to be ready.