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Career Options Related to Sustainability
Career Options Related to Sustainability
Corporate sustainability
Corporate sustainability
Breaking into corporate sustainability at the entry-level can be challenging because there are not many opportunities.
Consulting
Consulting
Environmental consultants advise companies and organizations on environmental issues, like green manufacturing, sustainability initiatives, compliance, and renewable energy.
Nonprofit
Nonprofit
Environmental non-profits involve:
Environmental Advocacy,
Environmental Protection and Natural Resource Conservation,
Environmental Health and Justice, or
Environmental Education.
ESG/ Impact Investing
ESG/ Impact Investing
ESG investing considers environmental, social and governance factors when judge an investment’s financial returns and sustainability impact. Popular firms like Citi, HSBC, and Barclays are hiring many people for this specific area, which also falls under "impact investing." You can also take free online courses about ESG and Sustainability!
Cleantech
Cleantech
Short for clean technology, "cleantech" refers to companies and technologies that improve environmental sustainability. It can involve “green technology,” like renewable energy sources or new methods of recycling. Or it can refer to methods of that reduce the negative environmental impact of sources like coal power or natural gas.
Government
Government
One government career option is environmental lobbyist. They aim to influence legislation to achieve goals or benefit special-interest groups related to environmental issues like limiting the overuse of natural resources and creating stricter anti-pollution laws. Lobbyists may also be known as government affairs representatives, government relations managers, and legislative associates
Where You Can Work
Where You Can Work
Corporate sustainability:
Adobe
Consulting:
Nonprofit:
ESG/Impact Investing:
Cleantech:
See a list of cleantech companies across industries like transportation, energy, agriculture, and much more!
Government:
Local city government (e.g. "Director of Sustainability for the city of Orlando")
U.S. Congress (starting as a legislative staffer or government relations coordinator)
Contacts
Contacts
Reach out to some alumni on LinkedIn who are currently working in the field of sustainability! Check out the Alumni Contacts page for a few ideas of who to reach out to. BC login required.
Resources
Resources
Look for job opportunities on specific job boards, like:
Keep up with news and events by reading articles, joining newsletters, and following social media pages from leaders in the industry, such as:
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