New, more mindful career trajectories
Across all career paths, good citizenship is good business. Employers define sustainability in different ways, but common principles include reducing negative effects on the environment, breaking down barriers to access — to education, products, services, and healthcare — and valuing human rights by advocating for diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Increasingly, individuals are demanding more conscientious ways of doing things, as both consumers and employees. This is leading to a rise in roles and initiatives within existing industries that focus on environmentalism and inclusion, as well as the growth of whole new career sectors (and the educational paths that support them) dedicated to aspects of sustainability.
The first step to being a part of a more sustainable workforce is to be informed, so we’ve compiled a collection of resources that highlight key topics. This includes fact sheets on emerging sustainability careers, stories of environmentalism and diversity told by individuals living those principles, and articles and webinars to further support your sustainability education.
Sustainability careers
From carbon footprints to hiring practices, issues of sustainability touch every industry. However, for some industries and some jobs, environmental and social equity topics are their primary focus. Check out the emerging careers below and learn how they are shifting us toward more sustainability in our workforce, in higher education, and in our lives.
Environmental science
Those who want to make a positive impact on climate change and exercise some serious problem-solving skills are in high demand.
Diversity, equity & inclusion (DE&I)
In the wake of civil protests in 2020 there was a massive spike in job openings for DE&I specialists to help companies attract, develop, and retain a diverse workforce.
Internet of Things
If you’re familiar with the Internet of Things, you might think of it as mostly smart watches and voice-activated robots, but this industry is also responsible for numerous solutions that make homes and businesses more energy efficient.
Unwritten Ep. 15
A Future to believe in
Dr. Jason Neff, environmental studies professor and director of the Sustainability Innovation Lab at the University of Colorado-Boulder, joins student-host Megan Cistulli for a conversation on environmental justice and evolving green technology.
Unwritten Ep. 18
Wow environmental inequity is impacting your life and the global community
Cornell University Senior Lecturer and Pearson author, Justin St. Juliana, with student host Megan Cistulli, discusses social equity and the environment in the U.S. and globally.
Products
Driving accessible and affordable learning for everyone with our products.
People
Championing diversity, equity, and inclusion to empower our people to make a difference.
Planet
Leading responsibly for a better planet, including shifting from print to digital learning solutions to reduce our carbon emissions.