Immerse Alumnus Connor Shares His Career Journey

After getting a solid foundational knowledge of, and enjoyment for, studying philosophy at Immerse, I went on to study the subject at the University of Edinburgh the following year. I was drawn to the Scottish university system for its flexibility in pre-honours years, which allowed me to take optional modules across disciplines like geography and public policy in addition to my core philosophy studies. This unlocked my passion for sustainability, which I then explored through my honours dissertation, writing about environmental ethics.

By the time I was done with my degree, I knew I wanted to work in the sustainability field, particularly as the effects of climate change become increasingly felt around the world. I have so far spent two years in the field. I worked in the first electric vehicle charging company in the U.K. and now currently work in corporate sustainability with global companies to help shape their approaches to sustainability strategy and reporting. I plan to stay in the field, building a career to deliver meaningful action around what I think is the most important, and defining, issue of our times.