Blog - Catalyse Change

Diversity is what makes us Great

February 10, 2025

Would you like to work with us? How you can support diversity, equity & inclusion. What comes to mind when you hear the word diversity? Many people immediately think of race, culture, or ethnicity. While these are key aspects, diversity is much broader – it influences every part of our lives, from our workplaces to our communities, food systems, and economies. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives are currently under attack. But we know that diversity makes us stronger. In…

Catalyst Stories: Transforming Futures through Green Careers & Empowerment

January 29, 2025

Traci Lewis

As we step into a new year, January is a time for reflection and planning. Looking back at last year’s Catalyse Change programme, we’ve gathered insights from our end-of-programme survey to celebrate successes and shape an even more impactful experience for the year ahead. Through our catalyst stories, we explore the transformative journey they embarked on, gaining confidence, direction, and community support as they forged their career paths in sustainability. Who are our catalysts? Our programme attracts passionate changemakers from…

Green Career Story: From Architecture to Climate Consulting

December 13, 2024

Traci Lewis

It’s our pleasure to spotlight Sara Telahoun, a long-standing mentor for the Catalyse Change Mentoring Programme, with over 10 years of experience in the sustainability sector. Sara brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to guide mentees in this field, and we’re excited to share some of her valuable insights more widely through this green career story blog post. In 2-3 sentences, please tell us a little about yourself (your background/story and anything you feel you’d like to share). My…

Why have a mentor?

November 26, 2024

Traci Lewis

As we wrap up our 2024 Mentoring Programme, we’re taking a moment to reflect on this year’s participants’ incredible journeys and achievements. The programme, designed to empower young women and non-binary changemakers, continues to make a real difference by supporting them to thrive in green and sustainable careers. Through the shared experiences of our mentors and mentees, it’s clear that mentoring is a powerful tool for personal and professional growth. It provides guidance, encouragement, and the confidence and clarity needed…

Fastest Growing Green Skills

November 24, 2024

Traci Lewis

Green skills growth trends: Did you know that hiring rates for green skilled professionals are 54.6% higher than the average ones? This is just one of the latest insightful findings from recent quality research around green skills. In this blog Traci Lewis has outlined some of the key findings from these reports including; the top 10 fastest growing technical and soft skills and how young people can access them, along with links and summaries to the full reports for further…

Join Us for Green Careers Week in Bristol!

October 17, 2024

Traci Lewis

Are you passionate about sustainability and shaping the future of green careers? As part of Green Careers Week next month, we invite you to join us in Bristol on November 6th at the Triodos Foundation for a dynamic and engaging day that promises to inspire and connect changemakers across sectors. This is your opportunity to: ➡️ Take part in thought-provoking talks and discussions led by young people, businesses, and education leaders, addressing critical topics such as green skills, the evolving…

What is a work placement like?

September 15, 2024

Traci Lewis

What is it like to embark on a summer work placement with Vattenfall, one of Europe’s leading energy companies, committed to a fossil-free future? This year, four bright individuals—Annika, Onome, Neelima, and Sophie—spent their summers working at Vattenfall’s UK offices in Edinburgh, London, and Bristol. These placements offered a rich blend of hands-on experience, professional development, and an opportunity to contribute to sustainability-focused projects. Here’s a look at what each of them experienced and learned during their time at Vattenfall.…

Welcome to our new directors

September 13, 2024

Traci Lewis

Welcoming New Directors Meg Stillwell and Vineeta Greenwood to the Board We are excited to announce two new additions to our Board—Meg Stillwell and Vineeta Greenwood. At the same time, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to Julie Ellison, one of our founding directors, and to Tribeni Chougule, a valued Advisory Board member, as they step down from their roles. Welcome to Meg Stillwell Meg also known as Megan, has long been driven by a desire to make the world a…