Research Major Philadelphia Employers' Sustainability, Circularity & Climate Commitments

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🔍 Host Organization
Circular Philadelphia

🎯 Opportunity Overview
Help Circular Philadelphia identify universities, hospitals, and major employers across the region that have sustainability, climate, or circular economy commitments. This research will support future partnership development for the Circular Economy Hub initiative and help map organizations already investing in sustainability and waste reduction efforts.

🛠️ What Volunteers Do

• Research universities, hospitals, and large employers in the Philadelphia region
• Identify sustainability plans, climate goals, or circular economy initiatives
• Compile useful details including contact information, programs, and partnerships
• Add findings into a shared research tracker
• Flag organizations that may be strong future collaborators or sponsors

💡 What You’ll Learn / Gain

• Insight into Philadelphia’s institutional sustainability ecosystem
• Experience conducting stakeholder and sustainability research
• Exposure to partnership development and ecosystem mapping
• A flexible, independent volunteer opportunity completed remotely

⏰ Time Commitment

• One 2 hour shift
• Fully remote and self-paced
• Option to continue contributing if interested

📍 Location
Remote — complete from anywhere
Internet access required

👥 Who This Is Great For

• People interested in sustainability and systems change
• Students and emerging professionals
• Research-oriented volunteers
• Anyone curious about Philadelphia’s major sustainability players

📝 Requirements
Ability to conduct basic online research
Comfort organizing information in a spreadsheet or tracker
No prior experience needed — we’ll provide guidance

🚀 How to Get Started
Sign up here and we’ll send you instructions, research criteria, and access to the shared tracker.