Demographics
CCPC Editions:
Classification:
Organization Category Definitions
- Indigenous Government
- Federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, First Nations, rancherias, pueblos, tribal consortia.
- Government
- Non-tribal government: federal agencies, state/territory, county/parish, city/municipal.
- Academic / Research
- Universities, colleges, independent research institutes.
- Nonprofit / Advocacy
- Environmental nonprofits, climate advocacy, legal nonprofits, emergency preparedness organizations.
- Private Sector
- Consulting firms, utilities, law firms, corporations, financial institutions.
Organization Sub‑Category Definitions
- Tribal Nation/Village
- Federally recognized tribes, Alaska Native villages, First Nations, rancherias, pueblos, tribal consortia.
- City/Municipal
- City governments, municipal agencies, local government.
- Environmental/Climate Nonprofit
- Nonprofits focused on environment or climate.
- State/Territory
- State and territorial government agencies.
- Consulting/Advisory
- Private consulting firms, advisory services.
- University/College
- Academic institutions, higher education.
- County/Parish
- County or parish governments.
- Federal Agency
- U.S. federal government agencies.
- Research Institute
- Independent research organizations, labs.
- Corporate/Industry
- For-profit corporations, industry.
- Utility/Energy
- Utility companies, energy providers.
- Climate Litigation/Legal
- Legal nonprofits, litigation-focused organizations.
- Emergency Preparedness
- Emergency management agencies, disaster response.
- Legal/Law Firm
- Private law firms, legal practices.
- Review Needed
- Unclassified or pending review.
Job Seniority Definitions
- Executive / C-Level / Elected
- CEOs, Presidents, Chiefs, Mayors, Senators, Executive Directors, C-suite, Tribal Chiefs/Chairmen.
- Elected / Council Member
- Council Members (tribal + municipal), Vice Mayors, Legislative Assembly — decision-influencers vs. operational leaders.
- Senior Management / Director
- Directors, Deputy Directors, Managing Directors — operational leaders below C-level.
- Mid-Level Management
- Managers, Coordinators, Administrators, Program Managers — the operational backbone.
- Specialist / Professional
- Planners, Analysts, Engineers, Scientists, Attorneys, Professors — subject matter experts.
- Administrative / Support
- Assistants, Secretaries, Treasurers, Clerks, Grant Writers.
- Student / Early Career
- Graduate students, interns, trainees, fellows.
Job Function Definitions
- Sustainability / Climate
- Titles containing sustainability, climate, resilience, ESG, carbon.
- Environment / Natural Resources
- Environmental specialists, IGAP coordinators, biologists, foresters, air quality.
- Water / Energy / Utilities
- Water managers, energy program staff, utility strategy, grid resilience.
- Emergency Management / Safety
- Emergency managers, disaster response, risk management, safety coordinators.
- Governance / Leadership
- Elected officials, council members, tribal administrators, chiefs, presidents.
- Planning / Development
- Planners, GIS, infrastructure, community development, urban planning.
- Research / Academic
- Professors, researchers, PhD students, data analysts, fellows.
- Legal / Policy
- Attorneys, counsel, policy analysts, regulatory managers, environmental justice.
- Communications / Outreach
- Outreach leads, engagement coordinators, partnership managers, PR.
- Business / Finance
- Finance directors, grant managers, accountants, business development, economic development.
- Administrative
- Secretaries, treasurers, clerks, assistants, office staff.
Climate Focus Area Definitions
- Wildfire / Forestry
- State-level, all-risk fire department and emergency services agencies, forestry directors, fire mitigation — small but urgent post-LA fires.
- Water / Flooding / Drought
- Stormwater, drinking water, watershed, flood — critical infrastructure.
- Energy / Carbon / Grid
- Renewable energy, grid resilience, carbon capture, power authorities.
- Emergency Preparedness / Disaster Response
- FEMA, DHS, emergency managers, disaster response — post-endangerment.
- Environmental Justice / Equity
- EJ offices, equity coordinators, vulnerable communities.
- Climate Resilience / Adaptation
- Climate action plans, resilience officers, adaptation coordinators.
- Sustainability (General)
- Broad sustainability roles without specific climate domain.
- Natural Resources / Ecosystem
- IGAP, biologists, conservation, permafrost.
- Climate Litigation / Legal
- Attorneys and organizations that support litigations.
- General / Cross-Cutting
- Title or organization doesn't signal specific domain or details not provided.