Lauder, Fordham’s Gabelli School of Business and Net Impact To Co-Host Climate Week NYC Event

The Estée Lauder Companies (ELC), Fordham University’s Gabelli School of Business Responsible Business Center and Net Impact will co-host an event at The Nest Climate Campus – the official event partner of Climate Week NYC – on Thursday, Sept. 26 from 2 to 4 pm ET.

The climate action event is designed to inspire and equip future industry leaders who seek to pursue climate-related careers.

“We are thrilled to support this event and provide a platform for emerging talent to explore careers in climate across various organizational contexts,” said Al Iannuzzi, vice president, sustainability at The Estée Lauder Companies. “We recognize that ELC’s commitment to climate action extends beyond our company walls. We strive to lead in nurturing and developing talent in this vital field, while sharing our insights and experiences along the way.”

‘A New Generation of Climate Careers’

Titled “A New Generation of Climate Careers: Leading Change as a Young Professional,” the event will feature young experts who have a demonstrated track record of driving climate action through their careers. The event will be part of The Nest Climate Campus’ new Education focus which will also include a Green Jobs Pavilion and free Green Jobs Coaching from LinkedIn.

“There’s no question that Millennials and Gen Z-ers, who are 18-35, want to pursue careers that are in line with their values, and there’s also no question that companies are eager to hire fresh “green talent” that can support their climate initiatives,” said Leigh Anne Statuto, executive director of the Gabelli School of Business Responsible Business Center. “But the journey that takes place between graduating university to landing that first job is hard to navigate. This event will be a window into the experiences of the people who have walked that road successfully and the knowledge they’ve acquired along the way. It will demonstrate the ways we can continue to grow, accelerate, and equip the green talent pipeline.”

‘Meeting the Moment’

Net Impact, a global community organization that serves over 250 global chapters of students and emerging professionals who work to use the tools of business as a force for good, reports that climate change, corporate social responsibility and career development are the top three topics amongst its global community this year.

“We are meeting the moment,” Karen Johns, CEO of Net Impact, said. “This partnership has enabled us to showcase what it means to be a responsible corporate citizen while addressing a real need for next-gen leaders: landing climate jobs.”