Systems thinking skills

The green economy will require analytical thinkers to see patterns and identify innovative ways to improve sustainability, whether in textile production, food distribution or infrastructure development.

Systems thinkers will be important to businesses wanting to increase efficiency, strengthen organizational structures and improve the relationships between various divisions. Employers will value those who can help monitor social and environmental impacts. Systems thinkers are well-suited to roles that emphasize analytics, logistics and engineering.

The fashion industry is the second-biggest consumer of water, generating around

of the world’s wastewater and releasing 500,000 tons of synthetic microfibers into the ocean every year.