Green Recruiting Process Metrics

This dataset provides detailed metrics on the sustainability of recruitment processes, including eco-friendly actions, digital transformation steps, and carbon footprint estimates. It is ideal for HR teams seeking to enhance ESG reporting, attract sustainability-minded talent, and optimize hiring practices for environmental impact. The dataset supports benchmarking, process improvement, and transparent reporting for internal and external stakeholders.

  • last updated 26 Nov 2025
  • by GoMask
The brief that made it

ESG and sustainability reporting for recruitment activities

Sample rows

preview · 8 of 80 rows · all 22 columns
process_idstringdigital_interview_percentagefloatpaperless_processbooleandepartmentstringjob_titlestringlocation_citystringlocation_statestringlocation_countrystringrecruitment_start_datedaterecruitment_end_datedatenumber_of_applicantsintegernumber_of_interviewsintegernumber_of_hiresintegercarbon_emission_estimate_kgfloateco_friendly_actions_countintegerdigital_transformation_steps_countintegerdigital_transformation_steps_liststringesg_reporting_includedbooleansustainability_scorefloattalent_attraction_scorefloateco_friendly_actions_liststringnotesstring
GRP-000185trueEnvironmentalSustainability AnalystSeattleWAUSA2023-03-152023-04-025412121.232ATS integration, e-signaturestrue93.288.7digital contracts, remote interviews, virtual onboardingFully remote interviews increased candidate diversity.
GRP-0002100trueHuman ResourcesHR CoordinatorLondonblankUK2023-01-082023-01-22377114.723ATS integration, e-signatures, online onboardingtrue97.691digital contracts, remote interviewsZero paper used throughout the process.
GRP-000390.5trueAnalyticsData ScientistSan FranciscoCAUSA2023-05-102023-06-036214218.442e-signatures, ATS integrationtrue95.489.3digital contracts, remote interviews, reusable water bottles, virtual onboardingReusable water bottles provided during onsite final interviews.
GRP-000470falseMarketingMarketing ManagerBerlinblankGermany2023-02-122023-02-284110139.611ATS integrationfalse72.175.5remote interviewsSome paperwork required for contracts.
GRP-000592trueInformation TechnologyIT Support SpecialistTorontoONCanada2023-06-042023-06-20298113.923ATS integration, e-signatures, online onboardingtrue94.785.2digital contracts, remote interviewsEntire process conducted digitally.
GRP-000660falseOperationsFacilities ManagerChicagoILUSA2023-09-092023-09-26265147.611ATS integrationtrue64.271.8remote interviewsMix of onsite and virtual interviews.
GRP-000795trueDesignProduct DesignerAmsterdamblankNetherlands2023-04-182023-05-05389115.232ATS integration, e-signaturestrue91.890digital contracts, remote interviews, virtual onboardingCandidate feedback was very positive.
GRP-000885trueFinanceFinance AssociateNew YorkNYUSA2023-08-012023-08-184510222.722e-signatures, ATS integrationtrue90.586.3digital contracts, remote interviewsSuccessful outreach to local universities.

What the 80 rows show

from the 80-row sample
  • 69%paperless_process = true
  • 85.1median digital_interview_percentage
  • 9digital transformation steps lists
  • 29median number_of_applicants
  • 7median number_of_interviews
  • 13.9median carbon_emission_estimate_kg
digital_interview_percentage80 rows, in bands of 10
020400000007183124050100digital_interview_percentage →

Median 85.1, from 60.0 to 100.0.

department80 rows · top 10 of 39 values
  1. Human Resources6
  2. Marketing6
  3. Information Technology5
  4. Operations5
  5. Finance5
  6. Engineering5
  7. Design3
  8. Communications3
  9. HR3
  10. Environmental2
22 columns by typefrom the column list below
  • string 9
  • integer 5
  • float 4
  • date 2
  • boolean 2

Columns

22 columns in four groups
blueprint · 22 columns
columntypedescriptionexample
Text 9 columns
process_idstringUnique identifier for each recruitment process instanceuniqueGRP-0001
job_titlestringTitle of the job position being recruited forSustainability Analyst
departmentstringDepartment or business unit for the job positionEnvironmental
location_citystringCity where the job is basedSeattle
location_statestringState or region where the job is basedoptionalWA
location_countrystringCountry where the job is basedUSA
eco_friendly_actions_liststringComma-separated list of eco-friendly actions implemented (e.g., 'digital contracts, remote interviews')optionalremote interviews
digital_transformation_steps_liststringComma-separated list of digital transformation steps (e.g., 'ATS integration, e-signatures')9 lists · optionalATS integration
notesstringAdditional notes or comments about the recruitment processoptionalFully virtual process
Numbers 9 columns
number_of_applicantsintegerTotal number of applicants for the position0 or more54
number_of_interviewsintegerTotal number of interviews conducted0 or more12
number_of_hiresintegerNumber of candidates hired through this process0 or more1
digital_interview_percentagefloatPercentage of interviews conducted digitally (e.g., via video call)0 to 10085
carbon_emission_estimate_kgfloatEstimated carbon emissions (in kg CO2e) generated by the recruitment process0 or more · optional21.2
eco_friendly_actions_countintegerCount of eco-friendly actions taken during the recruitment process (e.g., digital contracts, remote interviews)0 or more · optional3
digital_transformation_steps_countintegerNumber of digital transformation steps applied in the process0 or more · optional2
sustainability_scorefloatCalculated sustainability score for the recruitment process (0-100 scale)0 to 100 · optional93.2
talent_attraction_scorefloatScore indicating the attractiveness of the process to sustainability-focused talent (0-100 scale)0 to 100 · optional88.7
Dates and times 2 columns
recruitment_start_datedateDate when the recruitment process started2023-03-15
recruitment_end_datedateDate when the recruitment process endedoptional2023-04-02
True or false 2 columns
paperless_processbooleanIndicates if the recruitment process was fully paperlesstrue
esg_reporting_includedbooleanIndicates if ESG reporting was included for this recruitment processoptionaltrue

Use it for

  • paperless proc…69%55 of 80 rows

    A human resources dashboard

    The paperless_process rate, digital_interview_percentage and a breakdown of department. Excel, Power BI or Tableau.

  • Why do 55 of 80 rows have paperless_process = true?

    A class exercise

    Hand out the rows and one question. Everyone works from the same 80 rows.

  • A software demo

    Believable processes with job_title, department and location_city to fill a screen in front of a buyer.

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Behind this dataset

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These 80 rows came out of a blueprint — 22 columns with generation rules behind each one. Open it in Data Factory to retune a column, add your own, wire in foreign keys, and run it at the size you actually need.

Rules it was built with
  • Each recruitment stage must record digital vs. paper usage
  • Log whether virtual interviews replaced in-person meetings
  • Track carbon offset activities tied to hiring
  • Flag processes that comply with green HR standards
  • Include candidate feedback on sustainability efforts
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API slug
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