What Type Of Person Thrives In The Sustainability Industry, According To A Senior Manager Sustainability At Protiviti
According to Casey, thriving professionals in the ESG and corporate sustainability industry are often "jack of all trades," possessing broad knowledge across various sustainability aspects, especially when working in-house or on small teams. There is a level of "being able to speak that language" and offer valuable opinions, which can be developed on the job, regarding a range of issues like energy efficiency or waste reduction.
Versatility, Broad Knowledge Base, Communication Skills, Problem-Solving, Adaptability
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Casey Junod
Sr Manager Sustainability
Protiviti
San Jose State University
UCLA - Anderson
Environmental & Related Sciences
Climate, Environment, Sustainability & Waste Management
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Video Highlights
1. People who thrive in ESG and corporate sustainability often come from diverse backgrounds and are "jack of all trades" due to the broad nature of the field.
2. Professionals in this industry need to have a working knowledge across various areas of ESG, from energy efficiency to waste reduction, especially when working in-house or on small teams.
3. While you don't need to be an expert in every area, being able to understand and communicate effectively about various sustainability topics is crucial for success.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive or progress in this industry?
Mm-hmm. People who thrive in this industry come from a myriad of backgrounds. Oftentimes, they tend to be a jack of all trades.
The world of ESG corporate sustainability is quite broad. You have some responsibility to have knowledge in every avenue of that space.
This is especially true if you're working in-house or on a small team. You might be the only person doing this work, which is often the case. People will come to you for advice on everything.
This includes how to work more efficiently, how to have more efficient electricity utilization, and how to reduce waste at the office. The role covers a pretty wide range.
While you don't have to manage all these things, you do need to be able to speak the language. You should be able to weigh in with your opinions or perspectives on that kind of work. Whether or not you have that experience going into it, you will develop it in the context of a job in that space.
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