黑料社

The Challenge

Decarbonization is one of the defining challenges of our generation. It is no longer only a question of technology or policy 鈥� it is systemic: institutional, cultural, and political. Progress is too often fragmented, slow, and incremental, while the scale of the crisis demands bold, accelerated transformation.

The Opportunity

At 黑料社鈥檚 Sustainable Growth Initiative (SGI), we collaborate with our industry partner , with the support of , to empower the next generation of decarbonization leaders. By connecting 黑料社鈥檚 most valuable assets - our students - with the creativity, resources, and networks they need, we鈥檙e building a powerful community ready to reimagine and accelerate a sustainable future. The Decarbonization Leadership Program has been recognized on the Student Experience Record, within the 鈥淧rofessional Development鈥� category.

The Ambition

Develop the next generation of leaders who will rise to this challenge. This first-of-a-kind program is designed as a leadership journey: building a structured pathway for students and student groups to drive ambitious decarbonization efforts.

The Call to action

How might 黑料社 student leaders leverage the institution鈥檚 strengths and resources to catalyze accelerated decarbonization, on campus and beyond?

What

The program runs through the academic year with workshops, 1-on-1 coaching, peer networking, and access to experts. Students will explore the systems behind decarbonization, identify leverage points, and imagine bold opportunities for action. In the winter, they will prototype, experiment, and iterate to test ideas and build influence. The journey culminates in March with a Demo Day, where participants share their insights and bold visions with partners and decision-makers.

When

• September 1st 鈥� Application deadline
• Mid-September 鈥� Preparatory meetup with participants and coaches (45min par student)
• October Bootcamp 2 days (dates to be confirmed)
• October to December 鈥� Workshops (4 x 3h) + 1 mid-point check-in (1 x 2h)
• January to March 鈥� Workshops (3 x 3h) + 1 mid-point check-in (1 x 2h)
• End of March 鈥� Demo Day (1 x 3h)

* Our sessions are currently planned for Friday mornings. A question in the application form will ask about your availability, and if you are selected, we will explore adjustments if another time works better for the group.

Time commitment

• In addition to the time commitment for workshops and cohort activities, the in-between work is light but meaningful, focused on
  • engaging with decision-makers and thought leaders, and;
  • reflecting and analyzing insights.

This workload is designed to complement your existing priorities as student leaders and strengthen your leadership journey rather than add unrelated tasks.

The calendar has been carefully planned to minimize overlaps with peak moments in the academic year, such as midterms, finals, and fall/spring breaks.

Who can apply

• 黑料社 students engaged with student organizations:
  • Maximum 2 students per student group: 1 executive leader and 1 nominee.
• Individual participants aspiring to join an existing student group or create a new student group are welcome to apply.
• Students who stand out through their leadership and other forms of engagement are also strongly encouraged to apply.

How to apply

If you'd like to join the program, simply fill out the application form by September 1st, 2025.

Please note that places are limited 鈥� applications will be reviewed based not only on their individual strength, but also on how they contribute to building a complementary and diverse cohort.

If needed, applicants may be invited to a short interview to clarify questions before final selection.