Winter 2024 Newsletter
Winter 2024 Newsletter
Newsletter Information
Hello everyone!
Here are some upcoming events at rowan (for both undergrad and grad), as well as fellowship/internship opportunities happening this winter. All the events and oportunities listed will relate to topics surrounding responsible leadership.
As a reminder, responsible leadership refers to leaders are deemed to properly and justly meet ethical, normative, and moral obligations they have with respect to defined stakeholders and are willing to be held accountable for the consequences of their actions.
The newsletter will be posted here and sent to your email.
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Free Upcoming Events (Outside Rowan)
Alliance for Research on Corporate Sustainability 2024 Virutal Seminar Series
The goals of this seminar series are, to give thought leaders in sustainability the opportunity to present their work and obtain valuable feedback, give an opportunity to junior scholars to network with the speaker and obtain career advice, and to be more inclusive and strengthen our global ARCS community throughout the year. In addition, we invite the future generation of thought leaders – namely the Ivey/ARCS Ph.D. Sustainability Academy Award Winner – to present their work.
APPLY:https:// https://corporate-sustainability.org/online-seminar-series/
UPCOMING DATES: Fridays: 2/9, 3/8, 4/5
TIME/LOCATION: ONLINE
Put Our Food to Work, Not Waste | Sustainability in the Food Industry
Globally, over 30% of all food produced is wasted each year. 13% of waste occurs before products even make it to the store and 17% occurs in food service, retail, and our own households.
Learn from the experts on April 18th about how to implement sustainable changes in each stage of the food life cycle, from farm to fork.
This event features engaging speakers that are experts in their field! You will leave this event with valuable insights and food evaluations, how to implement sustainable changes in your community, business, and household.
APPLY: https://https://www.eventbrite.com/e/put-our-food-to-work-not-waste-sustainability-in-the-food-industry-tickets-719391217497?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
DATE: Thursday, April 18th
LOCATION: ONLINE
Green Business Solutions Webinar
The importance of a zero waste workplace
• How to implement lasting sustainable practices at your business
• How to increase employee engagement
• How going green can improve company culture and economic growth
APPLY: EVENT OVER
HAPPENED: Wednesday, January 17th
LOCATION: ONLINE
SUSTAINABILITY LEADERS: How to stay energised & influence more action (*for more experienced professionals*)
You’ll learn the techniques to help you stay energised and influence climate action, including how to: Influence decisions, commitments and action on climate, Stay energised and optimistic in the face of challenging news, Have the clarity of direction and focus needed to create momentum
APPLY: EVENT OVER
HAPPENED: Thursday, January 25th
LOCATION: ONLINE
The Role of Sustainability in Employee Engagement
When you’re working hard to reduce the carbon footprint of your organization, getting your whole team on board makes a lot of sense. Involving and helping people take ownership for carbon reduction initiatives across the organization can help you hit your sustainability goals more quickly, whilst empowering and motivating your team.
At this online event, Engage for Success Yorkshire and the Humber core team member and PR consultant Karen Tinkler will bring together Michelle Mook, owner and MD of employee engagement specialists Pro-Development, and John Rastrick, founder and CEO of net zero consultancy, Flotilla, to talk about why and how to bring your team on your net zero journey
APPLY: EVENT OVER
HAPPENED: Tuesday, January 30th
LOCATION: ONLINE
NET IMPACT: Circular Plastics Challenge 2024
The Challenge:
We need innovative leaders like you to imagine how we can craft a truly circular economy! Industry-leading companies are eager for fresh, out-of-the-box thinking to push the plastics industry to become more circular, at scale. In an effort towards making progress on the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12: Responsible Production and Consumption, Net Impact’s Circular Plastics Challenge calls upon innovators, systems-thinkers, and practitioners from all walks of life and levels of study to consider: How might we increase the supply of rPET to create a more circular economy for plastics?
The Prizes / Benefits of Participating:
Advance your career, expand your network, and win up to $10,000!
Both Graduate and Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply!
Teams must consist of 2-5 people.
APPLY: https://https://netimpact.org/programs/circular-plastics-challenge/application?utm_source=ProgramPage&utm_medium=Webpage&utm_campaign=FY24Plastics
FIRST SUBMISSION DUE: Friday, March 8th
LOCATION: ONLINE
CONTACT: jhowell@rowan.edu or lubitz72@students.rowan.edu for more details.
Upcoming Responsible / Green Conferences 2024
Private Equity Fund: Responsible Buisness Forum NYC
Explore opportunities across North America, gain valuable insight into what investors are looking for when allocating to private equity, and set the direction for your responsible investment strategies.
Debate key themes including how AI could impact ESG, dealing with the ESG backlash, building a long-term vision of data, and much more, to gain solutions to your most pressing challenges.
APPLY: https://https://www.peievents.com/en/checkout/?peievcc-event-id=62183
DATES: Tuesday, February 20th - Wednesday, February 21st
LOCATION: Convene,117 West 46th Street, New York
COST: $3,730.00
Reuters Event: Responsible Buisness USA 2024
Reuters Events: Responsible Business USA 2024 is the only event bringing together CEOs, senior sustainability, legal, communications and finance executives to share their actionable ideas and insights on how to collaborate, communicate, and comply to ensure your organization leads on sustainable action. Our invigorated agenda will equip you with the tools to successfully integrate sustainability across core functions, master reporting efficiently and effectively, and engage with key stakeholders for maximum impact.
APPLY: https://https://register.reutersevents.com/event/5a662ebd-a6ee-42c1-a6e8-04ec82e8c65d/regPage:ff065ec5-98c7-42ab-b01a-27f4007b9b00?RefId=NGO&rt=2_xaiz8f30WyGFe3gc3m0Q
DATES: Tuesday, March 25th - Wednesday, March 26th
LOCATION: New York City, specifics TBD
COST: $2,199.00
Sustainable Jersey: Sustainability Summit
We had so much fun this year that we couldn't wait to set a date for next year. Mark your calendars for the 2024 New Jersey Sustainability Summit on Friday, May 3rd at Bell Works in Holmdel, NJ. Doors will open at 8:00 am and the program begins at 9:00 am.
APPLY: https://https://www.sustainablejersey.com/events/event-detail/?tx_cicevents_eventslisting%5Bevent%5D=1296&tx_cicevents_eventslisting%5Baction%5D=detail&tx_cicevents_eventslisting%5Bcontroller%5D=Event&cHash=705573522286f35fe72617b3813b73b0
DATE: Friday, May 3rd
LOCATION: 101 Crawfords Corner Rd, Holmdel, NJ 07733
Sustainability LIVE: NYC
Join us at Sustainability LIVE New York, where we'll gather acclaimed keynote speakers, host interactive high-energy panels, and ignite the mission to lead the conversation of change.
Sustainability LIVE New York serves as the ultimate virtual platform to connect with like-minded peers and actively contribute to crafting a sustainable future.
The Sustainability & ESG Theme will feature keynote speakers, fireside chats and panel discussions across the following topics:
Sustainability Strategies
ESG
Net Zero & Planet
Diversity & Inclusion.
APPLY: https://https://sustainability-live.com/sustainability-live-2024-new_york/
DATE: Monday, June 3rd - Tuesday June 4th
LOCATION: ONLINE
2024 Conservation Finance Boot Camp (In-Person and Virtual!)
The Conservation Finance Network (CFN) is pleased to announce our 18th annual Conservation Finance Boot Camp will be held June 3-June 7th, 2024, at the Yale School of the Environment in New Haven, CT, in partnership with the Yale Center for Business and the Environment. The Boot Camp is a week-long intensive workshop that helps mid-career professionals utilize innovative and effective financing strategies to achieve durable, equitable and climate-resilient conservation, restoration, and stewardship of natural resources. The 2024 course will also feature a hybrid participation option for core content sessions. There is no application process for virtual participation–anyone may register to attend.
The Boot Camp offers in-depth insight on trends and opportunities in:
Pubic Funding, Philanthropy, Bridge Financing and Loans, State Revolving Funds, and Payments for Ecosystem Services.
APPLY: https://https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/9BDTP2R?utm_medium=email&_hsmi=286397927&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-8KLVCfUMGdK8g-R9Jeh4OX4KLUFgMeG8NGAeeTkbOqAXxVqKZ2JbC1UawwrMm6YIDRouvh-hO3myCu0cm2Ls-DEF069A&utm_content=286397927&utm_source=hs_email
DATE: Monday, June 3rd - Friday, June 7th
LOCATION: Yale University, Newhaven CT.
COST: In-person: $2,950 Online: $265
4th Annual Sustainability Week US: Economist Impact
Sustainability professionals are meeting more challenges in achieving their targets, from complex laws and reporting rules to a need for change in company culture and staff skills. In 2024, this event will bring together businesses, policymakers and government. One-on-one meetings and exclusive closed-room sessions such as the CSO Leaders’ Club will provide insight on how to achieve success.
APPLY: https://https://events.economist.com/sustainability-week-usa/
DATE: Friday June 12rd - Saturday June 13th
LOCATION: NYC (specifics TBD) and ONLINE
GreenFin NYC 2024 - Greenbiz
GreenFin 24 will convene an influential audience of finance, investment and sustainability professionals to share insights, address key challenges and showcase leading sustainable financial products and services.
APPLY: https://https://www.greenbiz.com/events/greenfin'
DATE: Tuesday, June 18rd - Wednesday June 19th
LOCATION: Javits Center NYC
AASHE Sustainability Professional Exchange 2024
The Sustainability Professionals Exchange is a whole event based on creating that experience, by ensuring that you are always having the most interesting conversation possible. Using an Open Space Technology format* for a participant-led gathering, the event brings together like-minded people around conversations that matter to you. It provides a forum for exchanging ideas and relationship-building.
Participants will:
Develop relationships with new people who share the same interests and challenges;
Engage in conversations that matter to them;
Come away with new ideas and inspiration to apply in their work in sustainability.
APPLY: EVENT OVER
HAPPENED: Tuesday, January 16th - Wednesday January 24th
LOCATION: ONLINE
COST: $150 (ROWAN IS AN AASHE ORG)
Fellowship / Internship Opportunities
UNITED NATIONS - Intern, Climate and Environment
The United Nations Foundation is committed to working with the UN, governments, and other critical stakeholders to galvanize the collective action required to meet the world’s climate and environmental challenges. Toward that goal, the Climate and Environment Intern will provide support to the Climate and Environment team on greenhouse gas accounting, research, communications, and event management until April 2023.
This is a paid opportunity and offers a rate of $17/hour for individuals currently enrolled in or recently graduated from (within 8 months of graduation) an associate degree or bachelor’s degree program; and $20/hour for individuals currently enrolled
PSEG Green Teams (Open to All Majors - Undergrad Only)
Thank you for your interest in the PSEG Institute for Sustainability Studies (PSEG ISS) Green Teams Program. The PSEG ISS Green Teams are transdisciplinary teams of students who serve corporations, organizations, non-profits, municipalities, and community groups to address substantial sustainability issues. The PSEG ISS Green Teams Program is a multi-institutional internship program targeted to upper-level undergraduates (exceptional rising sophomores may also be considered) from any discipline who are interested in sustainability.
APPLY: NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Sunday, January 28th
Become a Climate Corps Fellow:
Climate Corps fellows are graduate students who work with companies, public institutions, and non-profit organizations to meet climate commitments by identifying opportunities to reduce emissions in their operations and supply chains. We are looking for graduate students from diverse backgrounds, with a range of experiences, training, and ambition, who are motivated to join the climate workforce and advance climate projects within organizations.
APPLY: NO LONGER ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
DEADLINE TO APPLY: Tuesday, January 9th
LOCATION: NYC (specifics TBD) and ONLINE
