These Checklists are most relevant for evaluating large employers with a workforce of 500+ where they are likely to have the resource in-house to measure and report on their environmental impact and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).
For smaller organisations, looking at certifications like B Corp can be a good indication that as an organisation they take sustainability, diversity and inclusion seriously.
FOR THE SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS CANDIDATE
Does your future employer...
Share comprehensive workforce representation data?
Look for LGBTQ+, Disability and Socio-Economic data.
Have awards for being an inclusive employer?
You can find the most awarded companies here.
Make public statements in support of equality for all?
Here are a number of reputable diversity pledges.
Share their Senior Leadership representation data?
These employers go beyond gender and race.
Share their pay gap data beyond gender?
Look for Pay Gap data for other diverse groups.
Have a message from a Senior Leader on DEI?
Look for C-suite level quotes.
FOR THE CLIMATE CONSCIOUS CANDIDATE
Does your future employer...
Have a Net Zero Target date?
Is it SBTi Approved?
Share their Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions data?
Here’s a glossary explaining the different scopes.
Share the carbon footprint of their investments?
MotherTree is a good resource for this.
Engage employees in sustainability initiatives?
Where possible, reach out to existing employees.
Have reputable awards for their environmental efforts?
The CDP is a pretty good place to start.
Share their renewable energy usage?
Windō is a good source for accessing this information.
Why This? Why Now?
50% of Gen Z employees are leaving their first job because they discover that their employer’s values do not align with their own.
For the sake of your wellbeing and career progression (and to help prevent companies from making the expensive mistake of attracting and replacing the wrong talent), we’re on a mission to connect you with an employer that is “doing the right thing”, whose values are closely aligned to your own, and where you feel like you can be you from day one.
From the initial spark of creating a platform that effortlessly allows anyone to explore, understand, and evaluate employers’ commitments to sustainability, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing, we’ve worked directly with young talent to shape Windō’s design and content.
A brilliant example of this took place at Bloomberg’s European HQ on 4th March 2024 for Windō’s inaugural Preside which was attended by 140 Young Leaders representing 111 University Societies from 40 Universities across the UK. At the event we discussed what “great” looks like when it comes to sustainability communications today. Through two panels we explored what Gen Z look for from potential employers when it comes to their sustainability, diversity and inclusion and importantly, what more they would like to see.
The below Guide is a must-have tool for any candidate aiming to find meaningful work with an employer that is the right fit, as well as presenting you with the tools to gain insights about a potential employer that will make you stand out in interviews.
Oli Coles & Ken Janssens
Co-Founders @ Windō
