TSR Goes Green: Careers in the Environmental Sector

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Air Quality: monitoring and improving air pollution.

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Climate Scientist: studying and predicting climate change over time and how we need to adapt to future changes.

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Nature Conservation and Biodiversity: protecting natural habitats, wildlife and biodiversity.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR): helping businesses to operate sustainably and responsibly.

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Environmental Engineering/Renewable Energy Engineer: designing solutions to meet the environmental challenges that we face.

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Environmental Consulting: evaluating the impact of development projects on the environment and defining solutions to mitigate effects.

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Environmental Science: conducting research and analysis related to current environmental issues.

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Sustainable Development: balancing economic growth with environmental protection.

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Waste Management: managing waste disposal and recycling.

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Water Quality: ensuring clean and safe water resources.

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Environmental Science: covers a broad range of topics, including ecology, research methods, climate science and sustainability. It equips you with knowledge of environmental systems, pollution and conservation, and can open doors to roles in environmental management, consultancy, research and policy.

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Ecology: the study of ecosystems and biodiversity, species interactions and environmental patterns, an ecology degree can help prepare you for careers in consultancy, conservation, wildlife management and ecological research.

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Geography/Earth Science: covering spatial relationships, natural resource management and environmental planning, and issues relating to land use, climate change and urban development.

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Environmental Engineering: this field involves designing and implementing solutions to address environmental challenges such as water quality, waste management and pollution control.

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Renewable Energy or Renewable Energy Engineering: with the growing emphasis on sustainable energy sources, degrees related to renewable energy (such as solar, wind or hydroelectric power) are valuable.

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Botanical/Plant Sciences: studying plants and their ecosystems is crucial for understanding biodiversity, conservation and ecosystem health. Botanists contribute to plant conservation efforts and sustainable land management.

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Zoology or Conservation: study animal behaviour, ecology and conservation. A degree in zoology or conservation can lead to work in wildlife rehabilitation, conservation organizations and research institutions.

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Sciences (such as Chemistry, Biology, Marine Biology and Physics): these disciplines contribute to environmental research, data analysis and understanding natural processes, and can help prepare you for a career in environmental consultancy.

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Environmental Consultants: there are numerous environmental consultancy companies that help developers deliver their projects in a sustainable manner as well as improve their environmental performance. Examples: AECOM, Arup, ERM, Jacobs, WSP.

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Private Companies: working as part of a company to ensure compliance with environmental legislation and standards, as well as improving CSR performance. Examples: Burberry, M&S, Sainsbury’s, Rolls Royce, water companies, etc.

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Regulators: helping to ensure that companies and developments are doing all that they can to protect the environment. Examples: Environment Agency, Natural Resources Wales, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, Natural England, local authorities.

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Charities: working in a non-profit environment to help deliver environmental improvements and rehabilitation. Examples: National Trust, national parks, Canal and River Trust, RSPB, The Wildlife Trusts, etc.

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Research: working to further our knowledge of the world around us, helping us to find solutions to global challenges. Examples: universities, British Antarctic Survey.

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Developers: helping companies implement new developments/technology. Examples: solar/wind farm developers, energy companies such as SSE, BP, etc.