1. Define Your Role & Value Proposition
Clarify how you want to contribute:
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Are you a technical expert (e.g., engineer, data analyst, ESG consultant)?
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A creative (e.g., communications, content, design)?
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A strategist (e.g., research, business development, supply chain)?
Sustainability is broad, covering:
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Renewable energy
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Carbon accounting
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ESG reporting
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Circular economy
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Sustainable agriculture
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Green finance
🎯 Action: Identify 1–2 niche areas where your background, skills, or passion align with the sector.
🌐 2. Start Freelancing or Volunteering Remotely
Many U.S.-based startups or nonprofits need remote, international talent—especially in sustainability.
Where to find them:
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LinkedIn Jobs: Filter for remote + sustainability.
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Climatebase.org: The best sustainability-specific job board.
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AngelList Talent: For U.S. climate tech startups.
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Catchafire.org: Volunteer remotely for U.S.-based social impact orgs.
🎯 Action: Apply for part-time or volunteer roles to gain credibility and U.S.-relevant experience.
🧠 3. Build Knowledge + Authority in Sustainability
Even without formal experience, you can show passion and understanding.
How:
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Earn certifications (e.g., Sustainability & Climate Risk by GARP, GHG Protocol, or ESG Investing by CFA).
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Join global sustainability communities like:
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Work on Climate (Slack group)
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ClimateAction.tech
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Yale Open Climate Courses
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Start a LinkedIn or Medium blog sharing your learnings, thoughts on climate tech, or India's sustainability journey.
🎯 Action: Post weekly on sustainability topics to build visibility among U.S.-based professionals.
🤝 4. Network with U.S. Sustainability Professionals
Use social platforms to build relationships and find mentors or collaborators.
Tactics:
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Connect on LinkedIn with people working in U.S. climate tech or ESG.
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Attend free virtual events/webinars from:
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GreenBiz
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Verge Conferences
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Columbia Earth Institute
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MIT Energy Initiative
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Comment meaningfully on sustainability posts by founders, investors, and professionals.
🎯 Action: Reach out with a message like:
“Hi [Name], I’m based in India and deeply interested in sustainability. I admire your work with [Company]. I’d love to stay in touch and learn from your journey.”
🏗️ 5. Build a Small Project or Portfolio
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Analyze the carbon footprint of a local business.
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Write a case study comparing Indian and U.S. ESG regulations.
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Build a tool, dashboard, or resource and share it online.
🎯 Action: Treat your first project as your portfolio anchor to show U.S. companies what you can do.
📄 6. Target Remote-Friendly U.S. Companies
Focus on:
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Climate tech startups
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ESG data platforms (e.g., Persefoni, Watershed)
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Remote-first consultancies (e.g., South Pole, Baringa)
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Nonprofits/NGOs working globally (e.g., WRI, CDP)
🎯 Action: Customize your resume and pitch highlighting:
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International collaboration
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Self-initiative
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Relevant sustainability impact
🧭 Bonus: Top Skills U.S. Sustainability Firms Value in Remote Workers
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Carbon accounting (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064)
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Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
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Data analysis (Excel, Python, Power BI)
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Project management (Asana, Trello)
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Storytelling & writing (for ESG reports, impact narratives)
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