Resources for the next step in your sustainability career
Take these 5 actions to develop your employee sustainability training strategy based on your company’s unique priorities, budget and resources. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article...
Here are 46 professional certifications to demonstrate your expertise across 9 subcategories of sustainability. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com. Editor’s note: This is...
What were the most helpful things you found this year? Join the conversation on LinkedIn and share your best-of-2023 resources! I am incredibly pleased to share the year’s top three SCP reader-favorite articles, the five best new...
These free resources can help you quickly get up to speed on everything from hot COP28 topics to essential corporate sustainability skills. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read...
Learn how to apply circular economy principles at your organization — whether you’re starting from scratch or reimagining the status quo. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read...
Enable your organization to support holistic, regenerative practices and empower your suppliers to do the same. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com. Editor’s...
Greenhouse gas accounting is the foundation upon which all other organizational climate work rests. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com. Editor’s note: This...
These tips can help you get past self-doubt and move forward in your sustainability career. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com. Nothing is...
Empower your organization to meet its climate goals by learning how to develop a strategy based on best practices and science. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read...
If you’ve been tasked with developing or managing your company’s sustainability strategy, but don’t yet have the expertise, this article is for you. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here...
Read on for an overview of solutions designed to help businesses scale employee training and engagement programs related to sustainability or climate knowledge and skills. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz –...
The sustainability skills training space is as vast and complex as the world of sustainability. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com. Editor’s note:...
A guide to fellowships, school, classes and skills-based volunteering that can rocket-fuel your career. Note: This article was originally published on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com The No. 1 question I...
I’m excited to share my top 3 reader-favorite articles of the year and the best sustainability work and job search resources I discovered in 2022. What were the most helpful things you found this...
Note: This article was also featured on GreenBiz – click here to read the article on GreenBiz.com While there are lots of ways that you can make yourself more attractive to potential employers, few...
Jackson Family Wines is a multigenerational, family-owned wine company with a penchant for exploration. The Jackson family’s collection of 40 wineries spans significant winegrowing regions, from California, Oregon, Washington, France, and Italy in the...
Nisarg builds software products that make ESG and climate data more usable so that investors can better understand and quantify an investment’s financial risks related to climate change. He was kind enough to sit down...
Click here to read the full analysis of every single job posting from Ed’s Clean Energy and Sustainability Jobs List in 2021 and gain valuable insights into the latest job trends such as: Where...
🤩 So exciting to have been a part of the first episode of Working Nation’s Work Green Earn Green podcast alongside climate and jobs legends Paula DiPerna and Karin Kimbrough. 🔌 Thanks to Jay Tipton and...
The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is a global multistakeholder nonprofit organization working to advance social and environmental sustainability within the apparel industry. The SAC accomplishes this by creating a pre-competitive space in which members...
It can be intimidating to get started on your job search, which is why I was 🌟 SO IMPRESSED 🌟 with Maya Johnson‘s bravery and willingness to not only dive right in to our...
Note: This article was originally published from my LinkedIn account, to join the conversation and see reactions and comments from other readers, please click here to see the post on LinkedIn. Last night I...
Note: A 2023 update to this article was published on GreenBiz – click here to read the updated article on GreenBiz.com The original version of this article was also featured on GreenBiz – click here...
World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) mission is to stop the degradation of the earth’s natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. With over 5 million active members...
Listen in as the legendary Yesh Pavlik Slenk of EDF Climate Corps and SCP founder Trish Kenlon talk job search tips, trends & how to just.get.started with your sustainability job search on the Environmental...
Happy end of 2020! This year sure has been one for the books, and I know many of us are glad to see it in the rearview mirror. But despite a global pandemic, a...
Many thanks to 13 year old Elizah D for having Sustainable Career Pathways founder Trish Kenlon on her podcast, How to Save the Planet (listen here). Elizah is a Girl Scout and Climate Reality...
By now you’ve probably noticed that there aren’t too many jobs out there with the words “entry level” and “sustainability” in the title, huh? Don’t get too mad at COVID, it’s not the pandemic’s...
The United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) is the Secretary-General’s corporate sustainability initiative. The UNGC was founded 20 years ago by former Secretary-General Kofi Annan in response to the emerging trend of globalization with the...
JUST Capital is an independent nonprofit that was founded in 2013 by a group of business and civil leaders including Paul Tudor Jones II, Deepak Chopra, Rinaldo Brutoco, Arianna Huffington, Paul Scialla, and others. ...
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) is a nonprofit organization that provides global reporting standards that organizations use to disclose their impacts on economic, environmental, and social issues. GRI is the most widely used sustainability...
Like many of you, I have family, friends, colleagues, and clients that have been, and continue to be, deeply affected by the coronavirus. Some have gotten sick, several have lost their jobs, and all...
The climate is changing. At AT&T, they are using their size, talent and technology to help mitigate and adapt to climate change. And by taking these actions they are, in turn, helping build a...
EcoVadis is a global provider of business sustainability ratings, intelligence and collaborative performance improvement tools for supply chains. Founded in 2007, EcoVadis has twelve global offices which enables the teams to be close to...
I had an absolute blast being interviewed on the popular Sustainability Defined podcast with my friends Scott Breen and Jay Siegel talking about careers in sustainability. Take a listen if you want to hear...
The Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) is a leading national nonprofit with over 50 years of experience finding innovative ways to solve the toughest environmental problems. EDF+Business is a division within EDF that combines cutting-edge...
Closed Loop Partners (CLP) is an investment firm focused on building the circular economy in North America and beyond. The circular economy eliminates waste and keeps materials in play, creating a more profitable and...
I can already hear what you’re going to say: “But Trish, I’ve been working on the job search for months! I’m exhausted, can’t I just relax and enjoy the holidays?” Yes, absolutely! If you’re...
Returnity’s mission is to replace single-use packaging for shipping and delivery with something that is reusable, sustainable, and better for both companies and consumers. They do that by developing custom packaging products for each...
During his time in office, former New York City mayor Michael R. Bloomberg had assembled a high performing team with a unique set of skills for effectively running a city. He later founded Bloomberg...
Mayor Buddy Dyer launched Green Works Orlando in 2007 to transform Orlando into one of the most environmentally-friendly, socially inclusive and economically vibrant communities in the nation. Green Works Orlando represents Orlando’s commitment to...
Map & Compass Consulting provides advisory services to hospitality, travel and tourism businesses, special events, and event venues. They help organizations to develop and implement their sustainable hospitality programs including strategy, marketing, certifications, training,...
Devin is an Investment Strategist within Bank of America’s Private Bank and Merrill, which is the wealth management division of Bank of America. What do you actually do all day? As an Investment Strategist on...
Addison is a creative agency with over 100 award-winning thinkers, designers, content creators, digital storytellers, and developers all under one roof. Their strength is strategic communication brilliantly executed across all channels and they are...
CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, runs the global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. They have built the most comprehensive collection of self-reported...
Omni Ecosystems is a vertically integrated green infrastructure company. That means they invent, design, supply, construct, and maintain all forms of green infrastructure such as green roofs, living walls, green façades, and on-grade or...
The Innovation Center for U.S. Dairy was established under the leadership of America’s dairy farmers through Dairy Management Inc. (DMI), a promotional board representing America’s 40,000 dairy farming families. For example, DMI was behind...
Editor’s note: Independently of her work at Energy Foundry, Judy hosts the podcast Money Mission and Me: Stories from Social Entrepreneurs. The podcast was created for anyone curious about how social entrepreneurs are using...
CDP, formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project, runs the global disclosure system that enables companies, cities, states and regions to measure and manage their environmental impacts. They have built the most comprehensive collection of self-reported...
Lime Energy is an energy efficiency services company serving two primary populations, utility clients such as Duke Energy, PSE&G, and National Grid, and the utilities’ customers. Lime generates revenue by producing energy efficiency savings...
If you’ve got some time on your hands this winter break, why not check out some of these (mostly) free online learning resources that can help you speak intelligently about this year’s biggest sustainability...
Dara recently started a new position with Xcel Energy’s product development team. She is focusing on the expansion of renewable energy offerings for customer solutions. Prior to her transition, Dara gave insight into her...
The US Chamber of Commerce Foundation is dedicated to strengthening America’s long-term competitiveness. It educates the public on the conditions necessary for business and communities to thrive, how business positively impacts communities, and emerging...
Zero Waste Strategies (ZWS), LLC is an Austin, TX-based business consultancy. ZWS provides small businesses, corporations, non-profits, and municipalities throughout the US with strategies and implementation assistance for zero waste programs. ZWS also offers...
World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is dedicated to delivering science-based solutions to preserve the diversity and abundance of life on Earth, halt the degradation of the environment and combat climate change. With over 5 million...
The American Chemistry Council (ACC) is the trade association representing U.S. chemical and plastics manufacturers. The plastics division is comprised of companies who produce plastic materials in the US. Member companies include BASF, Covestro,...
APL Logistics (APLL) is a $1.7 billion third-party logistics provider that manages the coordination and contracts between companies that produce products and the transportation providers needed to distribute those products around the world. With more...
Throughout my career I’ve talked with quite a lot of people looking for advice on how to get started in sustainability and it’s remarkable how often people encounter the same roadblocks over and over...
Michael is a sustainability and social impact communicator with a decade of experience working on both sides of the ‘podium’ — as a journalist for publications like GreenBiz and Triple Pundit, and a sustainability...
The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)’s mission is to ensure that city agencies have the critical resources and support needed to provide the best possible services to the public. The...
Lockton is the largest privately held, independent insurance broker in the world and 9th largest overall. More than 7,000 professionals at Lockton provide 50,000 clients around the world with risk management, insurance, and employee...
Editor’s note: Dr. Sinistore will be moderating several panels at next week’s American Center for Life Cycle Assessment (ACLCA) conference in Fort Collins, CO. For more information or to register, please click here: https://www.conftool.net/lca-xviii/sessions.php WSP...
Site founder Trish Kenlon was recently featured in NYU Stern’s Center for Sustainable Business’ Alumni in Sustainability profiles. Below is an excerpt from NYU’s page, click here to view the post on NYU’s site. ...
West Elm is a part of the Williams-Sonoma, Inc. family. The company is focused on the intersection of modern design, affordability and community. Everything they sell – from sofas and tables to bedding and...
Tell us about Environmental Psychology The Social Psychology PhD at the University of Colorado Boulder is a traditional social psychology program, I’m the only student here interested in the connection between psychology and sustainability. ...
HP is an American technology company which develops personal computers, printers, 3D printers, and related supplies. It had a 2016 total revenue of $48.238 billion and has received numerous awards for leadership in sustainability,...
Bright Power is an energy and water management partner for real estate companies, primarily owners of large multifamily portfolios, property managers, and commercial properties. Their energy management services include assisting clients with their energy...
What do you actually do all day? My day to day role is on the technology strategy and planning team at a large northern California utility. We evaluate different technologies and help with the...
The Coca-Cola Company is the world’s largest total beverage company, offering over 500 brands to people in more than 200 countries. In addition to their namesake Coca-Cola drinks, some of their household names around the world...
Will Allen is the founder and managing partner of Nascent Group Holdings, LLC (NGH), a hybrid private equity and venture capital firm that invests in the Midwest’s most promising game-changers with the potential for...
Uber is perhaps best known for its peer-to-peer ridesharing service. They’re also working to bring the future closer with self-driving technology and urban air transport, helping people order food quickly and affordably, removing barriers to healthcare, creating new freight-booking solutions,...
Jackson Family Wines (JFW), is a family owned wine company known for their commitment to producing high quality wines including Kendall-Jackson, La Crema, Freemark Abbey, Stonestreet and many more. Kendall-Jackson Vintners Reserve Chardonnay has...
ICF is a global consulting and technology services provider with more than 5,000 professionals focused on making big things possible for their clients. ICF’s Distributed Energy Resources (DER) team helps utilities, regulators, and other...
The Circular Economy Network (CEN)’s aim is to advance regenerative systems locally and globally through monthly interactive forums comprised of panel discussions with circular economy professionals followed by small breakout group discussions to encourage...
The New York City Mayor’s Office of Sustainability (MOS) is a team of architects, data scientists, engineers, policy advisors, and city planners working to create a city where the air is clean, the streets...
Tell us about Ed’s Clean Energy & Sustainability Jobs List When I was looking for my current position, I noticed that there wasn’t one single place to look for jobs in this space. I...
Vassar College is a private, coeducational, liberal arts college in the town of Poughkeepsie, New York. Vassar’s Office of Sustainability oversees the College’s green initiatives, which includes efforts on reaching carbon neutrality, engaging students,...
What do you actually do all day? I used to work at Pacific Gas & Electric in Strategic Planning. Our team focused on working with various business units to identify and plan for the...
OhmConnect is a residential demand response software platform that enables users to get paid for reducing their energy use at targeted times. Users sign up for the program and give OhmConnect access to their...
