# Reflection on the 2024 Sustainability Career Boot Camp with HSBC CSB Blog February 9, 2024 ![julia_niehaus_headshot_-_julia_niehaus](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/2024-03/julia_niehaus_headshot_-_julia_niehaus.png?itok=kfiAJaD8)The annual [Sustainability Career Boot Camp](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/experience-stern/about/departments-centers-initiatives/centers-of-research/center-sustainable-business/career-development/student-programs/sustainability-career-boot-camp), hosted by the NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business, provides Stern undergraduate students with an intensive training program to prepare them for a variety of sustainability-oriented careers. In February 2024, we partnered with HSBC for an engaging boot camp with a hands-on introduction to skills & internship opportunities in sustainable finance with a deep dive into the just transition to a low carbon economy. To learn more about the boot camp, read Julia Niehaus' reflection below. Julia Niehaus BS '26 Concentration: Finance and Sustainable Business This year's bootcamp was an interactive insight into the world of sustainable business. HSBC showed us how they're adjusting to growing sustainability incentives, followed by a panel of sustainability investors that walked us through their day-to-day. Us participants got an in-depth explanation of different aspects of the ever-growing field. We then had a Q&A panel of Stern Alumni, working in a range of fields from ESG consulting to startup work. This was my favorite part, the raw insights we heard were invaluable. Lastly, we had a simulation activity led by a Columbia University professor. In teams, we acted as different stakeholders involved in an energy-efficient project, demonstrating the complexities and nuances of sustainable business. We shared laughs and learned a lot about the multifaceted process. The open networking at the end allowed us to talk to professionals that we connected with, and I had a meaningful conversation with several attendees. One cool trend that I noticed among the panelists and guests was that since many sustainability-faced careers require constant learning of new initiatives and policy, several professionals keep a spreadsheet of all new sustainability news that they update daily. Overall, I was very impressed with the level of depth, interaction, and vulnerability that we received.