Climate Careers

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. Want to bridge the experience gap and land your dream job in climate? Visit voiz.academy to learn more!

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!

🎙️ Tune in to our latest episode for an enriching conversation with Will Glazener, a seasoned sustainability leader based in Austin, Texas. 🌱 With a wealth of experience in climate technologies and net-zero pathways, Will has been instrumental in guiding both blue-chip companies and startups across various industries towards sustainable transformation. As the Chief Operating Officer of Terralytiq, an enterprise decarbonization platform he co-founded, Will continues to pioneer innovative solutions in the pursuit of sustainability. 🚀 Previously, as an Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company, he played a pivotal role in establishing the firm's global decarbonization team and spearheading initiatives across the Americas region. 🌎 Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from Will's expertise and discover the pathways to a greener, more sustainable future! 🌿

In this episode, we sit down with David Steven Jacoby, a supply chain expert, educator, and published author deeply engaged in decarbonization efforts. Our conversation goes beyond the basics, delving into the application of game theory to understand the recent backtrack on net zero commitments. David's insights offer a global perspective on achieving net zero emissions, touching on key innovations in the field. We also explore the pressing challenges awaiting professionals eager to join the decarbonization journey, particularly in supply chain management. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that connects theory to practice in the quest for a sustainable future.