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EY high-performers embark on sustainability expeditions to support environmental research projects.
For over 15 years, the EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors volunteer program has successfully facilitated 52 expeditions, mobilizing 446 dedicated professionals hailing from across the Americas, logging an impressive 32,000 volunteer hours supporting the efforts of local organizations, researchers and scientists.
Since 2009, Ernst & Young LLP (EY) has collaborated with the Earthwatch Institute to send high-performing professionals from across the Americas on environmental research expeditions as part of a signature EY volunteer program, EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors. This program embodies the EY commitment to environmental stewardship and corporate responsibility as part of our firm’s Community Impact efforts.
The Ambassadors conduct hands-on field research with leading scientists and researchers during weeklong expeditions that take place each year. Expeditions have taken volunteers around the globe to support diverse ecosystems – from studying the habitat ecology of forest owls across the Western US, to tracking sharks and rays in Florida to protect against overexploitation and environmental threats, to exploring how sea turtle populations reveal ocean health in Costa Rica.
Acceptance into this high-impact volunteer opportunity is a testament to a strong record of performance achievement, dedication to environmental sustainability and active commitment to community. Our ambassadors routinely return from their expeditions with a heightened appreciation for community impact and sustainability and a greater understanding of the geographic and professional breadth of the firm. EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors offers EY professionals unique opportunities to engage in high-performing teaming and develop their leadership skills while fostering environmental stewardship.
The EY collaboration with Earthwatch is a testament to our firm’s commitment to address environmental challenges actively and sustainably while also providing invaluable growth experiences for our professionals. Given the program's immersive nature, its value and impact on environmental research projects and local ecosystems are truly exceptional.
Summary
Through the firm’s Corporate Responsibility volunteer platform, EY Ripples, our EY people are devoting their time to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)-focused projects. These opportunities bring together the combined skills, knowledge and experience of the global EY network in pursuit of one shared vision: to positively impact one billion lives by 2030. EY is committed to enhancing trust and confidence in the capital markets and having a positive impact on communities and the planet.
EY-Earthwatch Ambassadors is one of the signature EY Ripples volunteer programs and embodies our firm’s commitment to environmental sustainability. EY has collaborated with the Earthwatch Institute, an international environmental nonprofit organization that connects people with scientists worldwide, since 2009 to deliver this program.