Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.
Related Job Titles: Sustainability Coordinator; Corporate Sustainability Process Manager; Director of Sustainability; Director of Sustainability Programs; Director of Sustainable Design; Supply Chain Manager, Sustainability and Energy; Sustainability Director; Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability (VP CSR and Sustainability)
Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
Conduct sustainability- or environment-related risk assessments.
Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Social Perceptiveness - Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Persuasion - Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.