Sustainability Officer
Sustainability officers prepare sustainability topics in depth, coordinate projects and are often the operational hub in the team. They combine substantive depth with communication — internally and externally. Here's what the role involves.
Key takeaways
- Sustainability officers prepare topics in depth, coordinate projects and communicate them.
- The role is the operational hub between strategy, departments and stakeholders.
- It is a common and strong entry point into a sustainability career.
What does a sustainability officer do?
Sustainability officers — also called sustainability referents — are the substantive and operational hub for sustainability in an organization. They research and prepare topics, support projects, produce analyses and reports and help deliver the sustainability strategy.
There is often an emphasis on communication and coordination: officers bring departments together, prepare decisions, answer stakeholder enquiries and make sure sustainability is visible and understandable — internally and externally.
Typical tasks
- Research and prepare sustainability topics in depth
- Coordinate and support projects and measures
- Capture data and prepare it for reports
- Produce decision papers and presentations
- Support internal and external communication
- Answer stakeholder enquiries and maintain networks
What you'll need
Entry often comes via a degree in sustainability, environmental, economic, political or communication sciences. Substantive curiosity, good writing and organisational talent are sought. The role is particularly well suited as an entry into the field.
- A good understanding of sustainability and ESG topics
- Clear writing and confident preparation of content
- Organisational and coordination talent
- Strong communication and teamwork
- Diligence and initiative
Outlook
The officer role is a proven entry into sustainability management: you get to know the whole field and build a network. With experience you take on more responsibility, specialise (e.g. reporting, communication, climate) or move into steering roles like sustainability or ESG manager.
Because many organizations are only now building their sustainability teams, the prospects for advancement are good.
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