Carol Liffman: A Chat with an ESG Consultant and Sustainability Advocate on Her Unexpected Career Path

This is ESG Decoded, the podcast powered by Global Affairs Associates to share relevant updates related to business innovation and sustainability in a manner that is clear and actionable. In this episode Yvonne Harris chats with Carol Liffman, Senior Consultant with Global Affairs Associates.  Carol started her career in oil and gas as a geoscientist.  Her work on complex projects around the world in the energy sector helped her develop a broad skill set tied together by the management of risk and uncertainty.  A few years ago, the mounting evidence for climate change and new perspectives on corporate responsibility began leading Carol in a new direction. She complemented her graduate degrees in geology and business with a Graduate Diploma in Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the University of St. Michael’s College at the University of Toronto and earned credentials as a Sustainability Excellence Associate through the International Society of Sustainability Professionals and the Sustainability and Climate Risk Certificate through the Global Association of Risk Professionals. While stating that Carol’s degrees are impressive feels like an understatement, equally as impressive is her love for her work.  She does not see the services that she provides to her client as work; it is her purpose. This is a great listen for someone considering a career in ESG or contemplating how an ESG Consultant can bring value to your organization’s efforts. Over the past year, Carol has become a fan of MasterClass (of course a master wants to learn from other masters!), and as soon as it is feasible, she looks forward to seeing her mom and traveling to Australia. Subscribe to ESG Decoded where you consume your podcasts and connect via social media to share your feedback and topic suggestions. Enjoy this episode!