Sustainability at Work is a must-read guide for anyone who seeks both a successful career and a career that makes a positive difference in society. As Millenials/Gen Y and Gen Z have come to dominate the workforce, there is an increasing expectation that the companies they choose to work for should align with their values – and they expect action not just words.
Marilyn Waite’s book arrives as a timely and practical resource for individuals at any stage of their career offering advice of great value to students and professionals explaining how they can integrate sustainability into their careers.
Packed with practical tips for finding and creating roles that align with one’s values and strengths Sustainability at Work covers essential topics such as avoiding greenwashing and social washing by employers, engaging stakeholders in sustainability missions, and reengineering current roles to be more sustainability-focused. Waite’s advice is invaluable for job seekers and professionals looking to ensure their work contributes positively to society and the environment.
The book also includes an easy-to-follow SURF Framework that anyone wondering how they can make a difference in the workplace can apply including all-important themes that are redefining sustainability: justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and climate-related career pathways.
Waite shares how real people in a plethora of sectors can have a positive impact on people and planet with case studies from professionals from a variety of backgrounds explaining how they brought a sustainability approach to various sectors, including agriculture, business, economics, and financial services, education and research, entertainment and media, health care, law and policy, and science and technology.
In her professional life Marilyn Waite’s extensive background in low carbon energy, climate finance, and sustainable development adds significant credibility to her recommendations. She currently leads the Climate Finance Fund and her experience across four continents and in leadership roles on various boards and committees provide a well-rounded perspective that enriches the book’s content.
Sustainability at Work – Careers that Make a Difference by Marilyn Waite is published by Routledge and is on sale now.
