The Stepstone Group puts the focus on employers’ sustainability

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The Stepstone Group puts the focus on employers’ sustainability

• A ‘sustainability box’ in the company profile provides space for sustainability strategies
• New option for employers in Germany, Austria and Belgium

Düsseldorf, 9 May 2023. Employers can now specifically draw attention to their sustainability strategy on the job portals of global recruiting platform The Stepstone Group in Germany, Austria and Belgium. A ‘sustainability box’ provides space in the job ads’ profile section to highlight the company’s climate action and corporate citizenship activities, providing greater transparency and making the employer more attractive to applicants.

“Our responsibility for the world we live in extends beyond our own business. We want to make better use of our ability as a job platform to draw applicants’ attention towards sustainability-oriented employers by providing relevant information in the corporate profiles,” says Sebastian Dettmers, CEO of The Stepstone Group. “Employers who invest in sustainability and advertise their commitment have an advantage when it comes to attracting the best talent.”

More than three quarters of employees want their employer to place a high value on sustainability

According to a recent survey by The Stepstone Group, climate action and environmental aspects have a considerable influence on the choice of employer. Almost half of employees would specifically look for a sustainability-oriented employer if they were to change jobs, and many would accept a lower salary to work there. More than three quarters of employees in Germany consider it important that their employer places a particular emphasis on sustainability. That is the finding of an online survey in which around 12,000 people stated how important sustainability is in their job and when looking for a job.

Career starters, in particular, will focus on a company’s efforts to be more sustainable. According to a survey by international employer branding consultants Universum, part of The Stepstone Group, more than 80 per cent of students take sustainability into account when choosing a prospective employer.

The Stepstone Group is aiming for net-zero emissions

Sustainability and climate action are of tremendous importance to The Stepstone Group. Take net-zero emissions, for example. In order to achieve this goal, the company is establishing sustainable supply chains and work processes, and raising awareness among its workforce of the need for climate-positive behaviour. The Stepstone Group has been keeping a close eye on its carbon footprint since 2019 with the aim of further reducing the impact of its activities on the climate. The company has been offsetting unavoidable emissions by supporting renewable energy projects since 2021.

About The Stepstone Group 
The Stepstone Group is a leading digital recruitment platform that connects companies with the right talent and helps people find the right job. The Stepstone Group connects more than 110 million job applications with over 150,000 employers every year. With its integrated platform, the Stepstone Group automates the recruitment process and offers AI-based solutions that cover the entire recruitment process – from sourcing to engaging and hiring. In 2022, the Stepstone Group generated revenue of around €1 billion. The Stepstone Group operates in more than 30 countries - including StepStone in Germany, Appcast in the USA and Totaljobs in the UK. The company is headquartered in Düsseldorf, Germany and employs around 4,000 people worldwide.

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