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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.

Scope note

Does not include corporate responsibility managers and enterprise development workers.

Alternative Labels

sustainability analyst

sustainability coordinator

sustainability specialist

sustainable business manager

sustainable business process manager

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

advise on carbon emissions reduction advise on corporate social responsibility advise on sustainability solutions advise on sustainable management policies analyse business requirements analyse supply chain strategies assess environmental impact assess the life cycle of resources carry out training in environmental matters conduct qualitative research conduct quantitative research coordinate environmental efforts ensure compliance with environmental legislation environmental design evaluate company needs forecast organisational risks lead the sustainability reporting process manage environmental management system manage recycling program budget measure company's sustainability performance mitigate waste of resources monitor social impact perform risk analysis produce sustainable products promote environmental awareness use sustainable materials and components

Essential Knowledge

alternative energy circular economy climate change impact corporate social responsibility corporate sustainability emission standards energy conservation energy efficiency environmental legislation environmental management monitors environmental management standards environmental policy global standards for sustainability reporting green building standards green computing hazardous waste types resource-efficient technologies risk management sustainability consulting sustainable finance sustainable technologies waste management

Optional Skills and Competences

advise on environmental risk management systems advise on public relations advise on waste management procedures analyse environmental data apply procedures and regulations for eco-labelling apply systemic design thinking assess supplier risks carry out energy management of facilities conduct energy audit conduct research on food waste prevention design indicators for food waste reduction develop food waste reduction strategies develop hazardous waste management strategies develop recycling programs implement environmental action plans implement sustainable procurement monitor manufacturing impact perform project management promote sustainable packaging search databases supervise waste water treatments train staff to reduce food waste use specific data analysis software

Optional Knowledge

alternative fuels by-products chemistry communication principles energy market environmental economics green automotive technologies green bonds green building practices project management properties of textile materials sustainable agricultural production principles thermal treatment types of plastic urban sustainability vehicle manufacturing process water reuse

Skills & Competences

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/2cf2b905-3308-4b5d-8e8d-633fc7a3f3ce

Status

released

Occupations

sustainability manager

Description

Skills & Competences

Skills & Competences

Concept URI