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title: "Exploring Sustainability Careers in Asia: Insights from Bard Alum Matthew Guenther"
description: Bard alum Matthew Guenther shares insights on building a sustainability career in Asia, from job tips to trends in ESG and sustainable manufacturing.
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# [Exploring Sustainability Careers in Asia: Insights from Bard Alum Matthew Guenther](https://leadthechange.bard.edu/blog/exploring-sustainability-careers-in-asia-insights-from-bard-alum-matthew-guenther)

 Written by [Eban Goodstein](https://leadthechange.bard.edu/blog/author/eban-goodstein) | May 19, 2025

How can Americans build a sustainability career in Asia? Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability recently hosted a virtual conversation with [Matthew Guenther, VP of Corporate Sustainability at the garment manufacturing company TAL apparel](https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-guenther-2b145357?originalSubdomain=sg), to discuss just that. 

Based in Singapore, Matthew is a 2010 graduate of the [Bard MS in Environmental Policy program](https://gps.bard.edu/academics/ms-in-environmental-policy), and has spent over a decade working in sustainability across Asia. In his current role at TAL Apparel, he leads corporate sustainability efforts for a company that supplies one out of every six men’s dress shirts sold in the U.S.  

During the session, Matthew offered firsthand insight into:

- What sustainability work looks like in Asia, particularly for American professionals
- Cultural and professional considerations when working abroad
- Emerging sustainability trends in the manufacturing and apparel sectors
- Job search strategies for those interested in working in Asia

For anyone considering a sustainability career in Asia, the conversation is a must watch:

#### Resources for Finding Sustainability Jobs in Asia

Whether you're looking for ESG, climate, or environmental jobs in Asia, Matthew shared several job boards and platforms worth exploring:

- [Eco-Business](https://www.eco-business.com/) – Sustainability news and job listings
- [KYNA Intel](https://kyna-intel.com/jobs) – ESG and impact-driven roles across Asia
- [JobsDB](https://www.jobsdb.com/) – General job board with green career filters  
  [Acre](https://www.acre.com/) – Global sustainability and ESG recruitment
- [Eco-Business Article: Mind the ESG Skills Gap](https://www.eco-business.com/news/mind-the-esg-skills-gap-asias-workforce-is-greening-too-slowly/) – Insight into Asia’s growing need for sustainability talent

#### Want to Learn More? 

- Connect with Matthew Guenther on[**LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/) to ask questions or learn more about his work.
- Bard students and alumni interested in sustainability careers in Asia can also reach out to Bard MBA Professor [Dr. Janice Lao](https://gps.bard.edu/our-people?search=lao&name=Janice+Lao), a leading expert in international sustainable development.

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