Job profile Sustainability Manager (M/F/D

Would you like to make a decisive contribution to the protection of our planet and promote sustainable business? Then the profession of Sustainability Manager could be just right for you. Today, companies are more dependent than ever on qualified professionals in the field of sustainability management.

As a sustainability manager, you will implement sustainability strategies, promote sustainability awareness within the company and improve corporate identity. Not only do you have a positive impact on the environment, but you also help companies achieve their sustainability goals while remaining profitable in the long term. In this way, you not only work on sustainable transformation, but also create competitive advantages and increase attractiveness for customers, clients and employees.

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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGER: TASKS AND KEY COMPETENCIES

Your task is to advise the company on all sustainability issues. You implement sustainable processes and strategies. In your role, you will help ensure that your company not only meets legal requirements, but also makes a valuable contribution to solving global challenges. As a sustainability manager, you form the interface to many areas, such as engineering or finance.

The following tasks are part of the basic work repertoire:

Monitor compliance with environmental and social standards,
Integrate sustainability goals into business processes,
making products and production processes more sustainable,
train employees on sustainability issues,
prepare sustainability reports (reporting) and
Develop and implement sustainability strategies and programmes.

To be successful as a sustainability manager, you need to master certain key competencies:

Understand sustainability standards and practices,
industry-specific knowledge,
communication skills,
project management skills,
analytical skills and
economic thinking.

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SUSTAINABILITY MANAGERS: SALARY AND PROSPECTS

As sustainability managers play a decisive role in the strategic orientation of a company and their work has a significant impact on the profitability and image of the company, their salary is often correspondingly attractive. In Germany, the average annual salary for sustainability managers is between 50,000 and 80,000 euros gross. Depending on professional experience, company size, your industry, location and area of responsibility, your salary may be higher. Given the growing awareness of sustainability issues and the increasing legal requirements in this area, the demand for sustainability management professionals is increasing. Companies are increasingly recognising the need to make their business processes more sustainable and are looking for qualified professionals to help them do so. The career prospects for you as a Sustainability Manager are therefore very good.

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How does a career as a sustainability manager succeed?

A career as a sustainability manager often starts with a degree in fields such as environmental science, economics or engineering. A Master's degree in sustainability management or a related subject can be an advantage. In addition, further training in sustainability management, e.g. in sustainable supply chain management or marketing, is valuable to be successful in this profession. With a strong passion for sustainability, you have the most important ingredient for a successful career in sustainability management.