career development Archives

Why have a mentor?

November 26, 2024

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…

Your Top 10 Green Career Questions Answered

June 27, 2024

Traci Lewis

Your Top 10 Questions About Green and Sustainability Careers You are here because you are eager to pursue a career working in sustainability or at least learn more about it first. However, breaking into the climate or social impact space can seem daunting without the right guidance and advice. Here, we address some of the top questions young changemakers ask about breaking into sustainability and low-carbon jobs and careers. 1. How Do I Get Work Experience in Sustainability? Getting into…

My Green Career Journey so far

March 3, 2024

Traci Lewis

Phoebe Barker who came on our Catalyst Bootcamp in 2018 has written us this blog about her green career journey so far. “I’m Phoebe, and I work as the Information and Communication Coordinator for CPRE Avon and Bristol. I’m based in Gloucestershire but commute to Bristol often for work and volunteering. I love walking in nature and getting out in my local countryside and want a career in the third sector.” Can you tell us a bit about your current…

Our Impact in 2023

February 6, 2024

Traci Lewis

What impact did we have last year? We have just launched our impact report and are sharing a few facts and stats from it here. ➡️We worked directly with 200 catalysts.➡️We ran and took part in 20 events. ➡️76 catalysts attended our Catalyst Summit.➡️62 went on to be mentored by a woman working in sustainability. ➡️ The top 3 benefits from the programme were; Understanding Career & Education Options Skills & Knowledge Confidence. ➡️2 catalysts went on to a work…

My Sustainability Career Journey

March 16, 2023

Traci Lewis

Vibhati Bhatia – who has just joined our Advisory Board – shares the story of her sustainability career journey. Were you always interested in sustainability issues? I studied Psychology BSc at the University of Southampton, graduating with First Class Honours in 2018. I always knew I didn’t want to specialise in the subject but, was fascinated by behavioural change theories and what drives and motivates us as humans. During my course, I had the opportunity to take on an optional…

What does a Head of Corporate Responsibility do?

March 16, 2023

Traci Lewis

Kirsty Green-Mann – Head of Corporate Responsibility at Burges-Salmon – shares some insights into her job and career. I’m Head of Corporate Responsibility with Burges Salmon, a UK independent commercial law firm. My role is pretty varied it involves: framing our approach to responsible business to drive performance across environmental, social, and governance issues; contributing to a number of internal committees; oversight of relevant benchmark and award submissions and using them to drive improvements, while building strategic partnerships across our…

My Top 3 Takeaways

February 3, 2023

Traci Lewis

Imogen Baines, 22, recent Psychology BSc (Hons) graduate from De Montfort University – shares with us her top 3 takeaways and other learning – from our Catalyst Summit and Mentoring Programme. I am currently working as a Project Coordinator. My dream green career would be to work within an organisation which cherishes our environment. To find purpose in my work and help bring about meaningful change and betterment for our planet & future My Top 3 takeaways 1. Mentoring has…