Sustainability specialist

Also known as

Sustainability consultant, sustainability officer, environmental and sustainability manager, sustainability and climate change adviser, environmental consultant, chief sustainability officer, land and water manager

AUT programmes

• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Business

Work environment

• Usually work regular business hours
• Usually work in offices and may travel locally and nationally
• Need to communicate well, identify and solve problems and make decisions

Typical tasks

• Manage environmental impacts of organisations
• Develop sustainable business strategies and practices
• Check environmental goals and progress
• Assess cost of products, projects and services
• Set business rules and guidelines
• Advise on business and environmental matters
• Prepare financial reports and budgets
• Write reports on business sustainability
• Research environmental issues
• Assess legal rules and requirements

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