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Growing demand for environmental science expertise in the corporate sector

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Growing awareness of environmental risks and mounting regulatory and consumer pressure have driven unprecedented demand for environmental science expertise in the corporate sector. Recruiting skilled individuals with academic backgrounds and fostering collaboration among businesses, research institutions, universities and environmental professionals are vital for enhancing environmental knowledge and capability in companies.

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Fig. 1: Tips for environmental scientists to explore sustainability-linked career opportunities in the corporate sector.

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  1. KPMG Norway, Oslo, Norway

    Alexey K. Pavlov

  2. KPMG Singapore, Singapore, Singapore

    Daiane G. Faller

  3. KPMG Germany, Freiburg, Germany

    Mathilde Erfurt

  4. KPMG East Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

    Tracy Lane

  5. KPMG Canada, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

    Josh Hasdell

  6. KPMG UK, London, UK

    Jane E. Collins

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Pavlov, A.K., Faller, D.G., Erfurt, M. et al. Growing demand for environmental science expertise in the corporate sector. Nat Rev Earth Environ 5, 156–158 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1038/s43017-024-00526-0

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