Is being a sustainability specialist a good fit for you?

Helps organisations be better for the environment. Works on waste, green buildings and environmentally friendly buying.

What the work involves

Sets goals and plans for sustainability projects with other specialists.
Tracks things like energy use, resource use, waste and recycling.
Assesses and suggests green projects, weighing cost, feasibility and acceptance.
Reviews and updates sustainability proposals and policies.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be curious and persuading. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onLow. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.

CuriousStrong. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.

CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.

HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.

PersuadingStrong. Leading, selling, and making the calls.

OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

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

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