Low carbon careers: a conceptual framework and research agenda

John Blenkinsopp, Tracy Scurry () and Nikos Bozionelos ()
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John Blenkinsopp: Oslo Nye Høyskole (Norway, Oslo) - ONH
Tracy Scurry: Newcastle University [Newcastle]
Nikos Bozionelos: EM - EMLyon Business School

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Abstract: Purpose: This article introduces a careers perspective on a specific employee green behaviour (EGB) - work-related travel. We review literature on EGB, green/eco-careers, pro-environmental behaviours and work-related travel, to develop a research agenda for exploring "low carbon careers", careers in which an individual's efforts to minimise their carbon footprint are a primary driver. Design/methodology/approach: We reviewed several streams of literature to explore different facets of pro-environmental behaviour, which provides the basis for an integrated consideration of ways to examine how individuals can minimise their work-related carbon footprint. Findings: Existing research provides valuable insights but also reveals the limitations of cross-sectional approaches, which neglect the career perspective. Practical implications: We highlight how using a careers lens could reframe our understanding of how individuals and employers might enable a shift towards a carbon-neutral society. Originality/value: This article examines the environmental implications of individual careers. These extend to theory, but also policy and practice, as societies look to commit to net-zero emissions.

Keywords: Employee green behaviour; Greenhouse gas emissions; Low carbon careers; Work-related travel; Norm activation theory; Theory of planned behaviour; Habit (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026-04-21
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Published in Journal of Organizational Effectiveness: People and Performance, In press, pp.19. ⟨10.1108/JOEPP-06-2025-0424⟩

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DOI: 10.1108/JOEPP-06-2025-0424

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