North East HR&D Awards 2025 – Meet the partners: Jackson Hogg

With just two months to go until the 2025 North East HR&D Awards, Bdaily continues the countdown to the showpiece event by speaking to category partner Jackson Hogg. Here, the recruitment and talent specialist – which is supporting the Excellence in Talent Attraction & Employer Brand award – highlights the growing importance of sustainability and environmental, social and governance programmes for today’s HR leaders.
 
 
Sustainability and ESG in HR: Driving impact through people

Sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives are no longer just corporate buzzwords. They are business imperatives.

For HR leaders, integrating ESG into people strategies offers an opportunity to drive meaningful change while enhancing employer brand, employee engagement and long-term business resilience.

Embedding ESG into HR practices

HR plays a pivotal role in embedding sustainability goals into company culture.

From sustainable recruitment policies that prioritise diversity and inclusion, to offering green benefits such as subsidised public transport or cycle-to-work schemes, small changes can have significant impacts.

Empowering employees as ESG ambassadors

Employees are increasingly seeking purpose-driven workplaces.

Providing opportunities to participate in sustainability initiatives, such as volunteer days, eco-friendly challenges or internal green teams, empowers staff to contribute to ESG goals.

Clear communication on how their efforts contribute to broader business objectives enhances motivation and engagement.

Measuring ESG impact through HR metrics

Data is essential to tracking progress.

HR teams can monitor ESG-related metrics like employee participation in sustainability programmes, diversity representation and overall satisfaction.

Integrating ESG goals into performance management and leadership incentives ensures long-term accountability.

Building a sustainable future

By aligning HR strategies with ESG goals, companies build resilient workforces that are motivated, engaged and purpose-driven.

In an era where candidates and employees value corporate responsibility, a strong ESG commitment is not just ethical, it’s a competitive advantage.

HR’s role in sustainability is clear: it’s time to lead the change from within.

The companies that do so will reap the rewards in talent retention, brand reputation and long-term success.

Jackson Hogg

www.jacksonhogg.com

info@jacksonhogg.com

North East HR&D Awards

Click here for more information on how to buy tickets for the 2025 North East HR&D Awards. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities and how to become a North East HR&D Awards partner, contact:

Lesley Hampson – lesley@netimesmagazine.co.uk / 07748 908058
Dawn Owens – dawn@netimesmagazine.co.uk / 07789 666437
www.northeasthrdawards.co.uk

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