The illusion of growth: Why more sustainability jobs doesn't necessarily mean more impact

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The number of sustainability roles are on the rise, but - driven by technological change such as AI alongside more regulation and tightened budgets - so is job turnover, writes Altruistiq CEO Saif Hameed

Sustainability roles are on the rise. Data from job platforms shows continued growth in sustainability hiring, outpacing broader economic trends in many markets. In the UK and Europe, the increase is particularly...

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