Trish Kenlon

3 days ago | trellis.net | Trish Kenlon

There’s been a noticeable increase in the number of people offering their services as fractional chief sustainability officers or independent sustainability consultants recently. Some of them are increasing their earnings, some are healing from burnout and some are reclaiming control over various dimensions of their lives. I can relate to these motivations; I started my own business seven years ago. The pros and cons vary considerably from person to person.

3 days ago | buff.ly | Trish Kenlon

There’s been a noticeable increase in the number of people offering their services as fractional chief sustainability officers or independent sustainability consultants recently. Some of them are increasing their earnings, some are healing from burnout and some are reclaiming control over various dimensions of their lives. I can relate to these motivations; I started my own business seven years ago. The pros and cons vary considerably from person to person.

3 days ago | ecotopical.com | Trish Kenlon

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1 month ago | trellis.net | Trish Kenlon

It’s not news that it’s a particularly challenging moment to be a sustainability professional. Compliance demands and complex regulatory landscapes have stretched resources thin. The shifting political climate in the U.S. has raised questions about some companies’ commitment to sustainability. And several executive orders from the current administration have left some professionals feeling as though their work has been sidelined — or even outlawed.

Mar 28, 2025 | trellis.net | Trish Kenlon

Joe had always shown up for our local meetup of sustainability professionals. He volunteered for panels, served on committees and never missed a gathering. One night after a networking event, we were chatting as we stacked chairs and he said, “Man, I really needed this tonight. It’s been so hard since I got laid off.” I was shocked — wasn’t a job search something he should’ve mentioned during the networking hour? He didn’t see it that way.