EY

Empowering Future Leaders Through Purpose-Driven Experiences

Since 2009, EY has partnered with ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ to deliver the EY-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Ambassadors Program—one of EY’s signature EY Ripples volunteer initiatives focused on environmental sustainability. This immersive program sends high-performing professionals from across the Americas on environmental research expeditions that support local ecosystems and communities.

 

 

The Problem

EY was seeking a way to reward its high-performing employees that would build their leadership potential and further invest them in the company’s sustainability mission.

EY sought a unique, unforgettable opportunity that would be of high value to its employees and foster a sustainable mindset. By rewarding employees with an environmentally focused opportunity, EY can engage its staff while advancing its environmental and sustainability missions.

 

 

The Solution

In 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and EY formed a partnership to offer EY employees an engaging professional development opportunity that would immerse them in environmental science and empower them to contribute to sustainability initiatives within local communities.

 

Over the course of a week, EY professionals travel to rural and ecologically significant communities across the Americas to join leading scientists on ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ research expeditions. From the wetlands of Xochimilco in Mexico and the Amazon rainforest of Peru to the Serra do Itajaí National Park in Brazil and the coffee highlands of Costa Rica, participants have contributed to critical environmental science by collecting essential field data. They’ve helped monitor shark populations in Belize, supported sea turtle conservation efforts along Costa Rica’s Pacific coast, and tracked elusive forest owls in the Western United States. Whether hiking, kayaking, or collecting environmental samples, EY employees play a hands-on role in helping researchers study the effects of climate change, habitat loss, and pollution on some of the planet’s most vulnerable ecosystems..

The program reflects EY’s commitment to corporate responsibility, environmental stewardship, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. For participants, it’s a unique opportunity to develop leadership skills, collaborate across borders, and return with a deeper understanding of EY’s global impact and values.

 

The EY-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Ambassador program was more than just a learning experience; it was a chance to connect with nature and passionate professionals dedicated to preserving it. I'm grateful for the knowledge gained and the friendships formed through this incredible opportunity. From identifying owl calls to supporting vital migration research, the Ambassador program allowed me to apply my skills in entirely new ways, all while making a tangible impact on conservation efforts.

—EY Employee

Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.
Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.
Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.

 

The Result

Since the start of the program in 2009, more than 485 high-performing, early-career EY professionals from more than 70 cities across the Americas have participated in the EY-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Ambassadors Program.

 

More than 485 employees have contributed over 36,649 hours collecting critical environmental data on research expeditions that support local ecosystems and communities.

 

The ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ and EY partnership offers EY’s employees the opportunity to broaden their perspectives, expand their global network, enhance their leadership and teamwork skills, and foster both professional and personal growth. Participants consistently return to their home offices, integrating their experiences into their daily behaviors and careers. They may share their ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ experience with colleagues, train them on business practices, or become involved in the organization’s Climate Change and Sustainability Services work.

A LASTING INVESTMENT IN PEOPLE AND THE PLANET

Through the EY-ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ partnership, EY continues to cultivate purpose-driven leaders while contributing to a more sustainable and equitable future, empowering professionals to make a lasting difference far beyond their expedition.

 

Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.
Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.
Since 2009, ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ has collaborated with EY to engage high-performing early-career professionals with the opportunity to participate in one-week expeditions to help solve environmental challenges and assist local businesses in meeting their sustainability goals.

 

About ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳

ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ is an international nonprofit organization that connects people with scientists to protect the planet. Since 1971, we've mobilized over 200,000 volunteers to take action on critical environmental challenges. By engaging students, teachers, corporations, communities, and the public, we are expanding the reach of environmental science, research, and conservation far beyond academic circles.

 

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