Building a Green and Sustainable Finance Workforce

28 KEY FINDINGS AND OBSERVATIONS Overall, interest in pursuing a career in the GSF sector was significantly higher among male respondents (76.3%) than female respondents (56.2%). Male respondents also placed greater importance on sustainability-related job attributes, such as the company’s environmental strategy and potential for the role to make a positive societal impact. Figure 20 Respondents’ Interest in Working in the GSF Sector Male Female Yes I'm not sure. No 0% 20% 10% 40% 30% 60% 50% 80% 90% 70% 100% 76.3% 56.2% 10.2% 14.7% 13.5% 29.0% Whether the job allows me to make a positive impact on the environment and society Job responsibilities Career advancement and progression opportunities Whether the company incorporates sustainability into its business strategy Company values and culture Salary and benefits Alignment with personal interests Work location and working hours Figure 21 Factors Viewed as Important by Respondents When Considering Job Offers for GSF Roles, by Gender 71.6% 63.6% 68.4% 65.5% 68.3% 61.1% 67.8% 66.0% 67.3% 62.1% 66.7% 65.7% 66.4% 65.1% 64.0% 62.6% Male Female 0% 20% 10% 40% 30% 60% 50% 80% 70%