Is being a chief sustainability officer a good fit for you?
Leads a company's efforts to be kinder to the environment. Works with staff and customers and sets the plan.
What the work involves
- Checks how well the organisation's green programmes are working.
- Plans and carries out ways to cut energy use, waste and pollution.
- Sets up systems for measuring and tracking environmental progress.
- Leads staff and volunteers working on green projects.
The interests that suit it
People in this work tend to be persuading, curious and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.
What it tends to reward
Compared with other work, this job stands out for:
- Mastery. Getting really good at something over time.
- Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.
- Security. Steady work in a well-run organisation.
How much training it needs
Degree required. Usually a degree, sometimes more study after. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.
Find out if it fits you
Answer quick questions about what you like doing and what keeps you going. We match you with roles from over 900 kinds of work, and you can see if a chief sustainability officer is one of yours.
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