Abstract
Bayes Business School proudly presents an exclusive event tailored for students passionate about a future in sustainability.
Dive deep into the world of eco-conscious careers and discover the myriad of avenues available in this burgeoning sector.
Our panel is a medley of seasoned professionals from diverse domains:
- academia
- non-governmental organisations
- social enterprises
- corporate sustainability management
- innovative sustainable businesses
- leading public agencies spearheading decarbonisation efforts.
Each speaker will bring to the table a unique narrative, sharing personal journeys, challenges faced and the rewards of dedicating one's career to sustainable initiatives.
This event is not just an opportunity to gain insights into the professional lives of those at the forefront of sustainability, it is also an interactive platform.
Students will have the chance to engage directly with our guest speakers, posing questions and receiving first-hand advice on how to navigate the path to a fulfilling and impactful career in sustainability.
Whether you are on the brink of stepping into the professional realm or are seeking to pivot your career direction, this event promises to be an enlightening experience.
Discover where your dedication to a sustainable future can take you and how you can make a tangible difference.
Don’t miss out on this chance to network, learn and fuel your passion for a greener tomorrow.
Panel speakers
Caelan Knight
Caelan is a Climate Change Project Officer at London Councils.
He previously worked at The Carbon Literacy Project as a Local Authorities Coordinator and at the University of Cambridge as a Research Assistant for the NEGEM Project.
He holds a BA Politics and Spanish from the University of Leeds and an MSc Environment, Climate Change and Development from the University of Manchester.
Aurelia Ferraro
Aurelia is Business Development Manager for LATAM at The Ocean Cleanup, working on reducing river plastic pollution.
Specifically, she looks after developing and managing local consortia of stakeholders in LATAM region for plastic interception projects.
Throughout her academic and professional career, that includes Bocconi University, Greenpeace, Microsoft and SAP, she has always been driven by learning, connecting to people and having an impact.
During her sabbatical year spent volunteering and travelling in Centroamérica, she had the chance to experience what having a true impact feels like and that’s why she decided to join The Ocean Cleanup.
Itziar Castelló
Itziar is Reader in Sustainability and Digital Economy at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), City University of London.
She is also Head of the Social Purpose Group and Program Director for a new MSc in Environment Social and Governance (ESG) in Management and Finance program.
Itziar’s research explores the ways the discourses of sustainability and climate change are framed and constructed, notably in social media but also in other public spheres such as social movements and International Organisations.
She uses deliberation, identity, legitimacy and emotions theories to explain how to mobilise for social change.
Andy Love
Andy is the founder of Love Design Studio, a sustainability consultancy in the built environment, and Shade the UK, a community interest company, adapting the built environment and public spaces to protect the vulnerable against a changing climate.
Dain Son Robinson
Dain is a sustainability specialist with experience in the private and public sectors delivering environmental and social sustainability projects at a strategic, operational, and grassroots level to support values and purpose-driven change within organisations.
She is the Head of Sustainability at New West End Company, working with public and private sector partners to drive forward a collective Sustainability agenda within London's West End with a focus on supporting our business occupiers and property owners across Oxford Street, Regent Street and Bond Street.
Dain also holds a voluntary role as an external advisor to the Soil Association to increase access to healthy foods and sustainability in public sector catering.
She has recently been selected onto Edie's 30 Under 30 programme for 2023 in recognition for delivering on efforts to build a better future and showing promise for future potential in Sustainability.
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