Your future in sustainability starts here

Added: 2026-04-30

[00:00:00]If you have just got your SPM results and you want your next steps to make a difference, one of the most impactful fields right now is sustainability.

[00:00:08]Green technology, green policy, and corporate sustainability are all growing career paths with high job satisfaction.

[00:00:14]Keep watching for tips on creating your sustainability pathway from Star ESG journalists at the Star. Sustainability is all about maintaining our ecological, social, and economic systems for the long term, impacting every industry and all layers of society. We can think of sustainability as a broad umbrella covering science, economics, policy, engineering, and more. Real world solutions happen when all these come together. Universities are already building sustainability subjects into existing degree programs like business, accounting, and even medicine. With these degree programs, deep expertise in the relevant fields comes first before sustainability is layered on. There are also programs that have sustainability as the focus with different core structures depending on your interest.

[00:01:01]First of all, identify a direction. Do you like science and data? Environmental science and climate research could be your path. If you enjoy building systems or solving technical problems, renewable energy engineering could be an option.

[00:01:14]If you are more interested in business impact, you might dive into sustainable business practices. Next, build your sustainability experience. Volunteer with environmental NOS's, attend climate events, and work on small projects like reducing waste. These will expand your knowledge on sustainability and ESG. You can also build skills through short courses. Learn about ESG standards, climate systems, and decarbonization strategies. Data analysis, project management, and storytelling are valuable skills, too. Have a look at sustainability jobs available in the market. Go on job sites and look at what companies are asking for. This will give you a clear direction on what skills to learn, what degree fits best, and where the opportunities are. This is your first step to becoming an agent of change. Your future is full of possibilities, and now is the time to start designing it. Are you planning to get into the sustainability field? Let us know in the comment section if you find this video useful. Like, save or share with your friends. All the very best in your future endeavors.