Climate Careers

In this episode of the Climate Careers podcast by Voiz Academy, we’re joined by Ryan Zimmerman, Director of Communications and Partnerships at Grove Collaborative. After spending over a decade at Edelman, Ryan pivoted his career to focus on sustainability, aligning with a brand that champions environmental causes through innovative products, marketing, and partnerships. Tune in to hear Ryan share his journey, insights on navigating a career pivot, and how to communicate sustainability effectively to drive impactful change.

In this episode of the Climate Careers podcast by Voiz Academy, we’re thrilled to welcome Efrem Bycer. Efrem leads Global Policy Partnerships and North America Workforce Policy Partnerships at LinkedIn.

Join us as he shares key insights from the Global Green Skills Report, discusses his career journey, and offers valuable advice for aspiring sustainability professionals. Tune in to learn how to navigate the evolving landscape of climate careers and gain the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field!

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In this episode of the Climate Careers podcast by Voiz Academy, we’re joined by Nijia Zhou, the Climate Principal for Whole Foods Market at Amazon. Nijia shares her inspiring career journey, offers valuable advice for professionals looking to follow a similar path, and gives us a behind-the-scenes look at her role at Whole Foods. Tune in as we explore her insights on the future of the industry and how to succeed in the climate space.

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In this episode of the Climate Careers podcast by Voiz Academy, we’re thrilled to welcome John Davies from Trellis, previously known as GreenBiz. John will share insights from his personal career journey and how he became the President of Networks at Trellis.

He’ll also discuss the Trellis 2024 State of the Profession report, covering important topics like leadership engagement, job market trends, evolving regulations, and the changing scopes of work for sustainability teams. Join us for this engaging conversation!

In this episode, we're thrilled to feature Daniel Hill, the creator of the #OpenDoorClimate movement, which connects climate job seekers with experienced professionals. Daniel is also the Innovation Director at the Environmental Defense Fund.

Together, we’ll explore how to overcome the four most common barriers to breaking into climate work:

🌐 Lack of personal connections

🔄 Uncertainty on how to transfer skills

📋 No direct experience in the field

🏢 Struggling to find organizations or roles that fit your interests

Tune in and enjoy the conversation!

Are you passionate about sustainability and eager to build a meaningful career in the field? Tune in to our upcoming episode, "Climate Career Success: Insights from EcoVadis Hiring Experts," featuring Alix Barraud, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, and Elina Fernandez Avancini, People Development Senior Associate at EcoVadis.

EcoVadis, the world's leading provider of business sustainability ratings, partners with giants like CocaCola, AXA, Nestlé, and Air France-KLM Group to drive impactful change. In this episode, you’ll get expert insights on what EcoVadis looks for in candidates, discover diverse career opportunities, and get tips on making your application stand out. Plus, stay ahead with the latest industry trends and future skills needed in the sustainability sector.

Don't miss this chance to supercharge your climate career journey! 🌍✨

P.S. EcoVadis is currently hiring for loads of positions globally across different sectors. https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/ecovadis

Join us as we explore decarbonization, the voluntary carbon markets, nature-based solutions, waste-to-value, and more with our guest, Jason Dodier, co-founder of GRAIN Ecosystem. With over 10 years of experience at Schneider Electric, Jason offers invaluable insights and expert advice for navigating your career in the sustainability space.

In this week's climate career episode, we're talking to Maggie Spicer, a lawyer by trade who currently consults beauty brands on their sustainability strategies, implementation, execution, and compliance requirements. Maggie shares her exciting and surprising journey, detailing her transition from Amazon's Associate Corporate Counsel to becoming a fractional CSO and independent sustainability consultant.

In this week's episode, we dive into innovative strategies for reducing food waste and promoting sustainability with Pete Pearson from the World Wildlife Fund and Sandra from Kipster. Don't miss their invaluable insights on revolutionizing food systems and ethical farming practices for a better future.

Welcome to the Climate Careers podcast by Voiz Academy! In this episode, Anita Kelava, co-founder and head of marketing at Voiz Academy, hosts Evan Peters, the co-founder of Fairglow. Fairglow is a groundbreaking software designed to measure the carbon footprint of beauty products and their ingredients. Tune in as Evan discusses the major challenges in decarbonizing the beauty industry, shares his valuable experiences and advice for entrepreneurs, and provides insights on staying ahead in this evolving field. Get ready for an inspiring and informative conversation!