Greener Pastures, Please
The election of President Barack Obama gave hope to U.S. environmental activists that real changes in domestic policy on climate change would occur. It gave hope to the world that the U.S. would take the lead in global climate action. And it personally gave hope to me that once I graduate with an MBA from George Washington University (GW Full-Time MBA Profile) in May 2011, I would be greeted with an abundance of career opportunities that perfectly aligned my passion toward the environment with my business skills, financial knowledge, and background in accounting.
A more carbon-conscious economy would provide exciting new career opportunities for nearly any MBA student, regardless of his concentration. Aspiring consultants would find more opportunities helping organizations to develop strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Finance jockeys could enter a new multibillion-dollar market trading carbon allowances and offset credits. Marketers and operation specialists would find new opportunities greening the supply chain and selling energy-efficient products. Accountants could enter the field of carbon accounting and reporting, while entrepreneurs would find many new innovative technologies that would come with a green revolution.
