Sustainability careers

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, sustainability careers “promote environmental protection, social responsibility, and profitability.”
As sustainability becomes more integrated into businesses practitioners are developing better ways of making the business case. Important elements for building the business case include developing a clear and shared language of sustainability, articulating the cost benefit analysis, internal and external customer education and stakeholder engagement.
Available Sustainability career opportunities depend on the level of adoption of sustainability practices within an organization as well as external forces in the marketplace. People working in Sustainability have a variety of responsibilities including managing ROI, waste reduction, aligning organizational values, reputation management, branding, procurement and awareness building. Careers in Sustainability can be found in the standard business areas of marketing, accounting, operations, finance and technology as well as non-technical fields.
Some of the BOL Standard Occupation Categories that offer Sustainability Careers are
11-0000 Management Occupations
* Sustainability Improvements Logistics Manager (SILM) is responsible for educating, managing and supporting the day-to-day operations of Environmental Initiatives transformation plan within various business segments. Working with business segments to improve critical revenue streams that support our sustainable growth models, and energy consultation, through hands-on application of Environmental Initiatives thinking to maintain values alignment, drive efficient productivity, and establish progressive community influence.
* Chief Sustainability Officer - Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.Sample of reported job titles: Corporate Sustainability Process Manager; Director of Sustainability; Director of Sustainability Programs; Director of Sustainable Design; Supply Chain Manager, Sustainability and Energy; Sustainability Coordinator; Sustainability Coordinator ; Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (VP CSR and Sustainability)
13-0000 Business and Financial Operations Occupations
* Corporate Social Responsibility, Compliance and Risk Management: Ensuring that companies are minimizing the risk that different sustainability issues can present, and also ensuring compliance with and anticipating future environmental legislation.
15-0000 Computer and Mathematical Occupations
17-0000 Architecture and Engineering Occupations
* Energy Engineer: Responsibilities will include managing a growing portfolio of complex energy efficiency projects and working closely with local governments to improve operations and reduce energy costs, use, and GHG emissions. In addition to sound program and project management experience and training, relevant experience and accreditation and/or education pertaining to energy efficiency and energy management is highly desirable.
19-0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science Occupations
21-0000 Community and Social Services Occupations
* Sustainability Ambassador: Empowering and educating people on the values and meaning of sustainability.
23-0000 Legal Occupations
25-0000 Education, Training, and Library Occupations
27-0000 Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations
35-0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
37-0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
* Facility Management: Improving the efficiency and sustainability of buildings and utilities that support manufacturing and production.
39-0000 Personal Care and Service Occupations
* Health, Safety, Environmental and Sustainability Manager: Viewing environmental and sustainability concerns as key to creating a healthy and safe working environment, this position exists to ensure that the business keeps a focus on these issues from a personnel perspective.
41-0000 Sales and Related Occupations
* Sustainability Marketing Coordinator: This position exists to strengthen the company’s brand and image by publicizing the company’s work towards implementing sustainable practices.
43-0000 Office and Administrative Support Occupations
45-0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations
* Sustainability Farming Consultant (SFC): SFCs show indigenous small farmers and subsistence growers how to grow plants in a sustainable manner utilizing native plants with the goal of increasing yields, decreasing overhead costs, entry into new markets by using ancient planting methods and incorporating recycling.
* Organic Farmer: Uses organic methods of food production—methods that combine science with traditional farming practices.
* Agricultural Inspectors: Agricultural inspectors do preliminary research and site inspections to investigate farms and food manufacturing companies.
* Wholesales Sales Representatives (WSR): WSRs are responsible for selling produce to other businesses.
47-0000 Construction and Extraction Occupations
49-0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
51-0000 Production Occupations
* Mechanical / Environmental Engineer, Energy & Sustainability: Analyzing the production process for opportunities for continual improvement in the areas of efficiency and sustainability.
53-0000 Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
According to the National Academy of Science's 2013 report, , continued growth is predicted within multiple sectors.

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