In this episode of the Sustainability Skill Set podcast, host Louis DeMaso speaks with Ryan Spies, a passionate executive leader with over a decade of experience building sustainability, decarbonization, and ESG strategies within Fortune 500 companies.
Ryan shares insights on how companies can reduce greenhouse gases, what makes a successful sustainability program, and how to integrate sustainability into every aspect of a company. Ryan emphasizes the importance of understanding where a company can have influence and measuring data to put estimates on data that is not available.
He also discusses his own career path and how he got to where he is today. Ryan describes how sustainability jobs often evolve over time, requiring an entrepreneurial spirit, creativity, and flexibility. He recommends that job candidates demonstrate these characteristics and a passion for sustainability topics, which can be more important than specific skill sets or experiences, especially for entry-level positions.
Aspiring sustainability professionals will learn a lot from Ryan's experience and practical advice, making this episode a must-listen. Tune in to discover how you can make a difference in your own company and beyond.