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§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

sustainability manager

Sustainability managers are responsible for ensuring the sustainability of business processes.

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Description

Sustainability managers are responsible for ensuring the sustainability of business processes. They provide assistance in the design and implementation of plans and measures to ensure that the manufacturing processes and products comply with given environmental regulations and social responsibility standards and they monitor and report on the implementation of sustainability strategies within the company supply chain and business process. They analyse issues linked to manufacturing processes, use of materials, waste reduction, energy efficiency and products traceability to improve environmental and social impacts and integrate sustainability aspects into the company culture.

Theoretical Knowledge
ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required
alternative energyenvironmental management standardssustainable technologiesgreen computingenergy efficiencyenvironmental policyenvironmental legislationhazardous waste typesresource-efficient technologiescircular economyenvironmental management monitorscorporate social responsibilityglobal standards for sustainability reportingenergy conservationcorporate sustainabilityclimate change impactwaste managementenvironmental designgreen building standardsrisk managementemission standardssustainability consultingsustainable finance
OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit
energy marketgreen automotive technologiessustainable agricultural production principlesproject managementby-productscommunication principleswater reusethermal treatmentproperties of textile materialsgreen bondsurban sustainabilitytypes of plasticvehicle manufacturing processgreen building practicesalternative fuelschemistryenvironmental economics
Practical Skills
ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences
measure company's sustainability performanceproduce sustainable productsperform risk analysisadvise on sustainable management policiesassess environmental impactcarry out training in environmental mattersmanage environmental management systemassess the life cycle of resourcesmitigate waste of resourcesevaluate company needsanalyse supply chain strategiesmonitor social impactconduct quantitative researchuse sustainable materials and componentslead the sustainability reporting processconduct qualitative researchanalyse business requirementsadvise on sustainability solutionscoordinate environmental effortsadvise on corporate social responsibilityensure compliance with environmental legislationforecast organisational risksmanage recycling program budgetadvise on carbon emissions reductionpromote environmental awareness
OPTIONALOptional competences
supervise waste water treatmentsadvise on waste management proceduresapply procedures and regulations for eco-labellingdevelop recycling programsconduct research on food waste preventionimplement sustainable procurementadvise on public relationscarry out energy management of facilitiestrain staff to reduce food wastedevelop hazardous waste management strategiesuse specific data analysis softwaremonitor manufacturing impactimplement environmental action plansadvise on environmental risk management systemsdesign indicators for food waste reductiondevelop food waste reduction strategiesperform project managementpromote sustainable packagingapply systemic design thinkingsearch databasesconduct energy auditassess supplier risksanalyse environmental data

GLOBAL RESOURCE

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SKILLS OVERVIEW

88 total
48 essential · 40 optional

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)

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