Episode 16: David on Steering His Banking Career Towards Mitigating Financed Emissions
Description
Following a 15-year flourishing career in TD Bank, David decided to pivot to the forefront of combating climate change. After another six years with setbacks, studies and sacrifices, he landed his dream position as a Senior Manager for Financed Emissions at the same bank, integrating his seasoned experience and new credentials in carbon management. When it comes to climate anxiety, David advises setting boundaries for work, while celebrating progress in the field. For books that spur positivity and actions, he recommends Active Hope and Drawdown.
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Chapters
(00:00 ) Introduction
(00:42 ) A banks' financed emissions and emission scopes
(04:54 ) Day-to-day routine
(06:43 ) TCFD and PCAF
(08:25 ) Essential skills
(12:22 ) Favourite part of the job
(14:45 ) Challenges in the career shift
(19:45 ) Prospect of green jobs in the financial sector
(21:02 ) Transferrable skills from previous banking roles
(23:25 ) Motivated by love and progress in the field
(27:20 ) Fending off climate anxiety
(30:04 ) Recommended books about sustainability
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