Climate Careers

In this episode, we sit down with David Steven Jacoby, a supply chain expert, educator, and published author deeply engaged in decarbonization efforts. Our conversation goes beyond the basics, delving into the application of game theory to understand the recent backtrack on net zero commitments. David's insights offer a global perspective on achieving net zero emissions, touching on key innovations in the field. We also explore the pressing challenges awaiting professionals eager to join the decarbonization journey, particularly in supply chain management. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that connects theory to practice in the quest for a sustainable future.

Today, we're diving into the journey of Oliver Dauert, the founder of Wildya, an app and community dedicated to transforming eco-anxiety into action. Oliver traded his corporate career for a career dedicated to biodiversity. Faced with eco-anxiety and a longing for purpose, Oliver took a leap, leaving behind the familiar for the unknown. Join us as we explore the power of negative emotions in driving positive change and the importance of aligning work with passion. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by environmental concerns or seeking inspiration for your own journey, this episode is for you. Tune in as we navigate the path from passion to purpose, one actionable step at a time. But that's not all! Oliver shares his secret sauce tips for creating a unique voice and community on LinkedIn.

In this captivating episode of the Climate Careers podcast series, we journey with our guest Dena Prastos, from the natural splendors of Anchorage, Alaska, to the cutting-edge waterfronts of Astoria, Queens. Discover how a childhood spent amidst the great outdoors fueled a passion for sustainable architecture and led to pioneering work in climate adaptation. Delve into the challenges and triumphs of designing resilient urban waterfronts, from the Staten Island Ferry Terminal to Robert De Niro's innovative Wildflower Studios project. Join us as we explore the intersection of nature and urban development, and the visionary work shaping the future of climate-resilient architecture.

Join us as we explore Ruth's unique journey, from navigating the corridors of one of the world's largest consulting firms to charting her own course towards sustainability-driven entrepreneurship. As a consultant at McKinsey, Ruth saw the immense potential to drive sustainability initiatives within both private and public sectors. Drawing from her background and deep interest in political climate action, Ruth spearheaded efforts to bolster the firm's sustainability offerings, paving the way for impactful change. But Ruth's ambitions didn't stop there. Fueled by her desire to create a tangible impact on the environment, she ventured into the realm of entrepreneurship. Leveraging her expertise and insights gained from her consulting career, Ruth founded a startup aimed at assisting cities in crafting robust NetZero strategies, propelling them towards a greener future. Discover firsthand what it's like to merge corporate consulting with a passion for environmental stewardship, and learn how Ruth is empowering cities to drive meaningful decarbonization efforts.

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Philippa Lockwood, the Sustainable Agriculture Program Manager at Clif Bar's Impact and Sustainability team. Philippa will share her invaluable expertise in cultivating agricultural resiliency, both within and beyond Clif Bar's supply chain. Get ready to be inspired by her innovative approaches, including field-based technical assistance and strategic assessments of certifications. Dive into how Philippa spearheads Clif's endowment program for organic research, driving sustainability across the food supply chain. This episode is part of our Climate Careers series, where we uncover insights from sustainability leaders to help you carve your path in the climate industry. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and discover your role in shaping a sustainable future!

In today's episode, we're thrilled to host Oliver Yorke, a senior venture manager at Startup Basecamp, a pioneering ecosystem platform dedicated to combatting climate change. Oliver shares his invaluable experience transitioning from corporate environments to championing environmental and social innovation. Get ready for an enlightening conversation exploring the intersection of impact and innovation in the climate tech space. Without further ado, let's dive in and discover the exciting developments unfolding in the startup scene with Oliver!

Feeling stuck in your current career path? You're not alone. Join us in this episode as we explore the journey of Amanda Horn, a passionate entrepreneur in the blue economy. Discover how she navigated her pivot towards purpose-driven work, shedding light on the individuality of finding alignment between your profession and your passions. Tune in for insights, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on crafting a meaningful career path.

🌊 Beyond its dazzling shades of blue, the ocean is unequivocally, a global connector. This is a belief that R. Tyler Buckingham has taken throughout his career at the convergence of media, collaboration and the coastal space. As Co-Founder and Executive Producer of Coastal News Today & American Shoreline Podcast Network, his journey has been a rich experience, full of learning from the wide spectrum of voices in the ocean and coastal space. Most recently working in strategy at Blue Robotics, his focus is on integrating the insights gained from podcasting with innovative marine technologies to support and engage the diverse communities of the blue economy. 🐙 We are calling all ocean lovers, surfers, divers and robotics enthusiasts, to join us in this exciting take on the Blue Economy, where we'll explore how media and technology can join forces for ocean exploration. 🎙 🏄‍♂️

Join us to hear from Nagashree Manwatkar, Ex-Senior Operations Leader at Tesla, and an environmental sustainability torchbearer with 2 decades of experience in clean tech and the building industry. 🌿 At Tesla, Nagashree worked in a variety of projects in the Energy division, mainly focused on B2B Residential Storage. Today, she is embodying the spirit of the climate pivoter as an entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit Gaea-Force, which aims to support community college students in the acceleration of their sustainability careers. As a leader committed to youth empowerment, Nagashree brings a wealth of experience and advice to the new generation of leaders in clean energy. It's a conversation you won't want to miss! 🎆

Welcome, everyone! In this episode, we're diving into the world of private equity and venture capital. We're thrilled to have two esteemed alumni, Zeinab Ayoub and Fabian Kurj, shedding light on these sectors, particularly within the realms of ESG and sustainability. Join us to explore the pivotal role the finance sector plays in the climate transition, with a special emphasis on career insights.

In this episode, we're joined by Brooke Tomasetti. Brooke shares her expertise on two topics relevant to our growing global community: becoming a digital nomad and integrating sustainable finance into your personal financial plan. As a financial coach, Brooke helps individuals, especially women, make the most of their income, guiding them toward financial freedom and the concept of "work-optional". She also heads up financial education at Carbon Collective, where sustainable investing portfolios are built. Join us for an insightful discussion as Brooke delves into what it means to become work optional and shares practical steps to unlock, allocate, and amplify your financial goals.

Welcome, everyone! In this episode, we're diving into the world of private equity and venture capital. We're thrilled to have two esteemed alumni, Zeinab Ayoub and Fabian Kurj, shedding light on these sectors, particularly within the realms of ESG and sustainability. Join us to explore the pivotal role the finance sector plays in the climate transition, with a special emphasis on career insights.

In this episode, we're joined by Brooke Tomasetti. Brooke shares her expertise on two topics relevant to our growing global community: becoming a digital nomad and integrating sustainable finance into your personal financial plan. As a financial coach, Brooke helps individuals, especially women, make the most of their income, guiding them toward financial freedom and the concept of "work-optional". She also heads up financial education at Carbon Collective, where sustainable investing portfolios are built. Join us for an insightful discussion as Brooke delves into what it means to become work optional and shares practical steps to unlock, allocate, and amplify your financial goals.

Jessica Marati Radparvar has approached the impact space from multiple perspectives: journalism, entrepreneurship, academics, and in-house ESG at a Fortune 500 (PVH Corp.). As an expert communicator, she has used her talents to work with leading brands in fashion, CPG, and non-profits. (EILEEN FISHER, INC., WWF, Fashion for Good) She has also built one of the most active LinkedIn groups in the space: Reconsidered. But Reconsidered is much more than that. As an ecosystem to help impact leaders drive bigger, bolder, more sustainable change, it is an example of the power of business to build a vision of a more thriving, just and resilient world. 🌎 🌱

Sustainable sourcing is one of the major topics of conversation amongst sustainability professionals today. From their impact on materials and processes, to their role in getting firms to their net zero goals, suppliers are a vital component in the sustainability performance of a company. But beyond certifications and awards, how do we ensure that responsible sourcing practices permeate the supply chain strategy to create transformative change? Chris van Bergen has 12 years of experience as the CFO and COO of the non-profit organization Nest, where he leads using radical supply chain transparency, and has created strong partnerships with leading brands to leverage the power of market forces for good. Author of the newly published book, Certifiable: How Businesses Operationalize Responsible Sourcing, Chris created the groundbreaking Ethical Handcraft program at Nest, and will share with us his experiences in creating, implementing, and auditing transformative socially responsible sourcing practices. Join us to get a look behind the curtain of responsible sourcing, and find out how putting it at the heart of a supply chain strategy can create a permanent competitive advantage for a firm.

Beyond materials, have you thought about the processes behind making our favorite foods? Whether you're a fan of peanut butter or yummy homemade coffee, brands like JIF, Smuckers, Folgers Coffee and Café Bustelo are probably familiar to you. Come with us behind the scenes of their Supply Chain to understand what role sustainability plays in this mix of flavors and colors. 🥜 ☕ 💚 For this session we are excited to hear from Dan Nowicki, former SVP of Procurement & Commodities at JM SMUCKER, on how his career journey took him from consumer goods to food, to now biochar, all while touching on supply chain and ESG. 📈

🌱As a part of our speaker series we got a chance to host Viviana Alvarez Sanchez, former Head of Sustainability (North America) at Unilever, as she shared invaluable insights with our #community on driving #change in the corporate landscape. Viviana shared with us the qualities needed when building a #career in #sustainability, she spoke on engaging and educating consumers on this transformative sustainability journey.

Nature-based solutions are all about working with nature instead of against it. And in times like today, we might wonder: how can we integrate other inevitable components of our society - like technology- without tipping the scales in the wrong direction? 🌱 Enter Alexander Watson, Founder and CEO of explorer.land by OpenForests, a platform that is all about utilizing #technology and advanced mapping techniques to build transparency and measurable impact of forest projects. Not only that, the platform is an ecosystem for connection. Donors, investors, and product buyers come together with exciting storytelling and data on an interactive map. Need we say more? 🗺 If you're curious and interested in natural resource management and how nature-based solutions are at the intersection of technology, this is the perfect event for you. Bring your questions and can't wait to see you! #NatureBasedSolutions #ClimateCareers #NetZero #ESG #Tech #Sustainability

How can we fund the Green Transition? with Thomas Hoenig, Former Vice Chair of FDIC and Former President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas.

In the world of sustainability consulting, the spotlight often shines on technical expertise. For generalists pivoting into this domain, there's a bright side – your existing skills from your prior career are precious resources. 💼 🌱 Last week, we had the privilege of hosting Viktoria Verő and Cilia Keser from Nexio Projects to share their insights on the qualities they seek in candidates. Additionally, both Cilia and Viktoria have personally experienced career pivots into sustainability consulting. Their journeys underscore that transitioning into sustainability consulting involves creatively applying your previous expertise to address climate and sustainability challenges. Here's why transferable skills are a game-changer. 🌍💡