climate quitting

/ˈklaɪmət ˈkwɪtɪŋ/
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Leaving or avoiding an employer whose environmental actions conflict with personal values.

Examples

  • He is not climate quitting just because he wants a shorter commute.
  • For Maya, climate quitting meant refusing a generous offer from a heavy polluter.
  • Would turning down an oil-industry role count as climate quitting?
  • The report links climate quitting to growing demand for credible environmental policies at work.
  • After months of challenging the firm's greenwashing, several employees considered climate quitting.

Similar words

conscious quitting
ethical quitting
values-based quitting

Meanings

Leaving work over environmental values

workplace
informal
Leaving a job or rejecting an offer because an employer's environmental record or climate commitments do not match one's values.

Examples

  • She chose climate quitting after the company dropped its emissions target.
  • Would turning down an oil-industry role count as climate quitting?
  • He is not climate quitting just because he wants a shorter commute.
  • After months of challenging the firm's greenwashing, several employees considered climate quitting.
  • For Maya, climate quitting meant refusing a generous offer from a heavy polluter.
  • The report links climate quitting to growing demand for credible environmental policies at work.

Similar words

Etymology

A transparent compound of climate, referring to concern about environmental change, and quitting, leaving or refusing work.

FAQ

What does climate quitting mean?

Climate quitting means leaving a job or rejecting an offer because an employer's environmental actions do not match one's values.

Is climate quitting the same as quiet quitting?

No. Climate quitting involves leaving or avoiding an employer, while quiet quitting usually means staying but doing no more than the job requires.

Does rejecting a job offer count as climate quitting?

Yes. The phrase is used both for resigning and for refusing a prospective employer because of its environmental record.

Is climate quitting only about carbon emissions?

No. It can concern emissions, greenwashing, investment choices, or wider environmental policies.

Is climate quitting a formal employment term?

No. It is an informal workplace expression used in reporting and discussion about careers, ethics, and sustainability.

Where does climate quitting come from?

The phrase combines climate, for environmental concern, with quitting, for leaving or refusing work.

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