In the article by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Boston Consulting Group (BCG) "Talent Strategy: Climate Transition Is Redefining Work", clearly states that the transition to a more sustainable economy is not a future challenge, but a reality that is already transforming work in all companies.

Although on the surface investments in sustainability appear to have slowed, operational changes-in supply chain, resources, climate risk-continue to advance. In this context, the article highlights three key ideas that deserve attention.

1. Many existing roles will need to evolve beyond "green jobs".
   It's not just about hiring sustainability experts: most of the tasks linked to this change fall on existing roles. According to BCG's analysis, between 25% to 50% of current positionswill have to be adapted to incorporate sustainability priorities. Interestingly, specialized roles account for only 5% of sustainability-related positions. 5% of sustainability-related positions - the bulk of the change is in operations, finance, procurement and other functions.
2. Green" talent is scarce and mobile
   The article warns that workers with sustainability expertise are among the most sought-after and volatile: for example, 57% of sustainability professionals are actively exploring new roles and 77% regularly receive offers. This implies that companies must not only attract this talent, but also design a compelling value proposition to retain it, while internally grooming those who do not yet possess this profile.
3. The time to act is now
   Although it may seem that the "green wave" has stopped, BCG points out that the most forward-thinking companies are using the investment "lull" to build advantage: hiring experts before the market tightens, training the existing workforce and redesigning key roles. In addition, the recommended approach for companies is:

• Map which roles will be most impacted by the climate transition.

• Build a clear skills development pathway (reskilling/upskilling) oriented to these roles.

• Align Employee Value Proposition (Employee Value Proposition (EVP) with the expectations of sustainability talent.

For those leading talent, human resources, strategy or sustainability, the message is clear: the climate transition is already redefining the "how" and "who" of work.. It is not enough to create a few "green jobs": we must revisit how work is done, what skills traditional roles require, how the right talent is attracted and retained, and do so before competition becomes a barrier.

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Source: Boston Consulting Group (BCG).

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