The Emerging Leaders program aims to elevate, cultivate and support the next generation of BIPoC leaders driving the transition to a circular economy.

The program creates a pathway into the sustainability industry for students and early-career professionals who face barriers to entry in the field, and wouldn’t otherwise be able to attend Circularity 21.

Selected applicants will have a front-row seat to engage with circular economy professionals and leaders in the field. The Emerging Leaders program aims to foster a community of professionals that is diverse and representative of the world in which we live. 

Eligibility Requirements:

Applicants must...

• Currently reside in the United States or Canada

• Identify as BIPoC or have faced barriers to entry into the field 

• Be enrolled at an accredited college or university as a full-time undergraduate or graduate student

• OR be an early-career professional (age 21-29 at the time of the event)

• Commit to attending all three days of the online event

• Agree to submit a 30-second video introduction to be shown on stage at Circularity 21

• (See examples from the Emerging Leaders cohort here)

• Following the event, agree to submit a short 100-250 word testimonial about the experience, to be featured in a wrap-up article on GreenBiz.com

• Read more about the past cohorts of Circularity Emerging Leaders here.  

Deadlines:

Applications will be accepted through Friday, May 14

Accepted scholars will be notified by Friday, May 21

If you have questions about the program or application or are interested in sponsoring the Emerging Leaders program. please contact GreenBiz support