Young Professionals in CSR and Sustainability

In the U.S., 81 percent of Generation Z say they’re looking for purpose in their work, according to a recent report from American Express. Many are finding that purpose in the corporate responsibility and sustainability fields. As this next generation enters the workforce, we wanted to find out what draws them to careers in this space, so we are publishing a series of personal essays from young professionals about what their new CSR or sustainability careers mean for them.    Are you at or near the beginning of a career in CSR or sustainability? We’d like to hear your story: how you got started, your particular interests, and the steps you’ve taken to activate your passion. Contact editorial@3blmedia.com.  

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How I Became Passionate About the Circular Economy
Graduate school completely changed this guest author’s thoughts about sustainability issues, and equipped her with a toolkit for analyzing environmental challenges and implementing circular economy solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For This Young Professional, Junior Athletics Blossomed Into a CSR Career
In the U.S., 81 percent of Generation Z say they’re looking for purpose in their work, according to a recent report from American Express. Many are finding that purpose in the corporate responsibility and sustainability fields.
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