How Can a Sustainability Degree Help Raise Your Career Trajectory?

Originally aired May 1, 2015

Sustainability professionals and educators discuss how graduate degrees in sustainability are shaping careers and advancing the field. Panelists explore what employers look for in sustainability graduates, how academic programs are evolving to meet workforce demands, and how a sustainability education can open doors across sectors including corporate, nonprofit, and government.

Speakers

Bruno Sarda (Moderator)

President, CDP North America

Bruno Sarda is President of CDP North America, where he leads efforts to help companies disclose and manage their environmental impacts. Previously, he served as Director of Sustainability at Dell, overseeing the company’s global sustainability strategy and stakeholder engagement. He brings deep expertise in corporate sustainability, supply chain responsibility, and environmental reporting.

Curtis Shaw

Vice President, Global Environmental Sustainability, Sealed Air Corporation

Curtis Shaw serves as Vice President of Global Environmental Sustainability at Sealed Air Corporation, where he leads the company’s environmental strategy, resource efficiency programs, and sustainability reporting. He brings experience working across global manufacturing operations to reduce environmental impacts and drive sustainable business practices.

Camille Aylmer

Director of Corporate Sustainability, Suncor Energy

Camille Aylmer is Director of Corporate Sustainability at Suncor Energy, Canada’s leading integrated energy company. She oversees sustainability strategy, stakeholder engagement, and environmental performance reporting, working to integrate sustainability principles into the company’s business operations and long-term planning.

Tim Trefzer

Director of Sustainability, Weyerhaeuser

Tim Trefzer is Director of Sustainability at Weyerhaeuser, one of the world’s largest private owners of timberlands. He leads the company’s sustainability strategy and reporting, focusing on responsible forest management, carbon stewardship, and sustainable fiber supply. His work spans environmental performance, stakeholder engagement, and aligning business practices with long-term ecological goals.

David Mayer

Senior Director, Global Sustainability, Target Corporation

David Mayer is Senior Director of Global Sustainability at Target Corporation, where he leads the retail giant’s sustainability strategy, including goals around sustainable products, responsible sourcing, and environmental stewardship. He works to embed sustainability across Target’s operations and supply chain to reduce environmental impact at scale.