[Core] [27% incumbents] Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
  DWAs: Evaluate program effectiveness.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.
  DWAs: Implement organizational process or policy changes. | Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
  DWAs: Develop sustainable organizational policies or practices. | Manage control system activities in organizations.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
  DWAs: Supervise workers performing environmentally sustainable activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
  DWAs: Prepare operational progress or status reports. | Present sustainable products or services information to the public.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
  DWAs: Develop marketing plans or strategies for environmental initiatives. | Manage outreach activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
  DWAs: Identify opportunities for green initiatives. | Evaluate program effectiveness.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
  DWAs: Schedule activities or facility use. | Maintain operational records for green energy processes or other environmentally-sustainable activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
  DWAs: Develop marketing plans or strategies for environmental initiatives.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
  DWAs: Identify environmental concerns.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
  DWAs: Direct organizational operations, projects, or services.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
  DWAs: Analyze data to determine project feasibility. | Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
  DWAs: Develop procedures to evaluate organizational activities.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
  DWAs: Evaluate green operations or programs for compliance with standards or regulations.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
  DWAs: Prepare financial documents, reports, or budgets.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
  DWAs: Prepare proposals or grant applications to obtain project funding.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
  DWAs: Evaluate capabilities or training needs. | Support the professional development of others.

[Core] [27% incumbents] Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.
  DWAs: Analyze risks related to investments in green technology. | Evaluate environmental or sustainability projects.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:4.12 lvl:4.25) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Critical Thinking (imp:4.12 lvl:4.12) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Reading Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Active Learning (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.75 lvl:4.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:3.38 lvl:3.75) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:2.12 lvl:1.88) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  English Language (imp:4.30 lvl:4.89) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administration and Management (imp:4.15 lvl:5.00) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Law and Government (imp:3.69 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  Communications and Media (imp:3.56 lvl:3.74) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Building and Construction (imp:3.48 lvl:3.67) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.41 lvl:4.44) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Education and Training (imp:3.41 lvl:4.85) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:3.19 lvl:3.85) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Sales and Marketing (imp:3.15 lvl:4.33) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Transportation (imp:3.11 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Geography (imp:3.07 lvl:4.15) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:3.00 lvl:3.78) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Mathematics (imp:3.00 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:3.00 lvl:4.00) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:2.96 lvl:3.37) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  Computers and Electronics (imp:2.93 lvl:3.59) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Psychology (imp:2.93 lvl:3.30) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Design (imp:2.85 lvl:3.19) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Biology (imp:2.81 lvl:3.56) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Administrative (imp:2.62 lvl:4.42) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.56 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Mechanical (imp:2.44 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Chemistry (imp:2.37 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  History and Archeology (imp:2.31 lvl:2.26) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Physics (imp:2.30 lvl:2.30) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Production and Processing (imp:2.19 lvl:2.41) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:2.11 lvl:2.70) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Food Production (imp:2.07 lvl:2.19) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Telecommunications (imp:1.89 lvl:1.30) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Foreign Language (imp:1.85 lvl:1.81) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.81 lvl:1.78) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Fine Arts (imp:1.63 lvl:1.04) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:1.31 lvl:0.70) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Expression (imp:4.12 lvl:4.38) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Oral Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.62) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.25) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Expression (imp:4.00 lvl:4.75) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Speech Recognition (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:4.00 lvl:3.75) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Originality (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.75) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.88 lvl:4.12) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.62 lvl:3.75) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.12 lvl:3.50) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Selective Attention (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Near Vision (imp:3.12 lvl:3.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Number Facility (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Far Vision (imp:2.88 lvl:2.75) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Visualization (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Time Sharing (imp:2.62 lvl:2.38) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Memorization (imp:2.38 lvl:2.75) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.38 lvl:2.62) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.25 lvl:2.12) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Depth Perception (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Finger Dexterity (imp:1.75 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Control Precision (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.81 lvl:5.93) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.78 lvl:5.37) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:4.67 lvl:6.30) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:4.63 lvl:5.59) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:4.50 lvl:5.56) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.48 lvl:6.11) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:4.44 lvl:5.00) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:4.37 lvl:6.07) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Thinking Creatively (imp:4.33 lvl:4.85) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.30 lvl:5.59) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:4.22 lvl:4.81) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:4.19 lvl:4.81) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Working with Computers (imp:4.15 lvl:3.22) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:4.11 lvl:5.07) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:4.07 lvl:5.04) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Processing Information (imp:3.96 lvl:4.78) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:3.93 lvl:4.78) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:3.93 lvl:5.30) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:3.88 lvl:4.81) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.85 lvl:4.54) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:3.85 lvl:4.38) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:3.78 lvl:4.93) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.67 lvl:4.37) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.63 lvl:4.93) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:3.63 lvl:4.22) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.56 lvl:4.41) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:3.54 lvl:4.35) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.48 lvl:4.07) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:3.44 lvl:3.41) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:3.44 lvl:4.70) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.30 lvl:3.89) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:3.26 lvl:4.26) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.74 lvl:2.67) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:2.11 lvl:2.37) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:2.00 lvl:2.11) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.81 lvl:1.67) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.70 lvl:1.11) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.56 lvl:1.00) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.48 lvl:0.93) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.44 lvl:1.30) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.41 lvl:0.78) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:4.00 lvl:4.12) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.88 lvl:3.88) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Persuasion (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Systems Analysis (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Coordination (imp:3.75 lvl:3.88) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Time Management (imp:3.38 lvl:3.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Instructing (imp:3.25 lvl:3.38) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.25 lvl:3.25) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Negotiation (imp:3.12 lvl:3.25) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:3.12 lvl:4.00) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Operations Analysis (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:2.88 lvl:3.12) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:2.25 lvl:2.62) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi
  Operations Monitoring (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Operation and Control (imp:2.00 lvl:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Technology Design (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Programming (imp:1.88 lvl:1.12) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.88 lvl:1.50) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.12 lvl:0.25) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 204,350
  annual_median    : $213,990
  annual_pct10     : $75,700
  annual_pct25     : $129,540
  annual_pct75     : $356,200
  annual_pct90     : $507,730
  annual_mean      : $269,630
  hourly_median    : $102.88

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : Oregon ($341,630)
  lowest_state     : Puerto Rico ($97,510)
  dispersion_ratio : 3.504x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (48 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   40,180  median: $ 237,180
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   22,130  median: $ 145,920
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   18,410  median: $ 197,090
  Educational Services                     emp:   17,330  median: $ 198,190
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   17,270  median: $ 316,050
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   15,470  median: $ 358,310
  Manufacturing                            emp:   10,990  median: $ 263,290
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    9,620  median: $ 244,880
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    9,090  median: $ 181,260
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,030  median: $ 207,440

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (20 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:   40,180  median: $ 237,180
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   22,130  median: $ 145,920
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:   18,410  median: $ 197,090
  Educational Services                     emp:   17,330  median: $ 198,190
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   17,270  median: $ 316,050
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:   15,470  median: $ 358,310
  Manufacturing                            emp:   10,990  median: $ 263,290
  Wholesale Trade                          emp:    9,620  median: $ 244,880
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    9,090  median: $ 181,260
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    9,030  median: $ 207,440

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The chief sustainability officer, sometimes known by other titles, is the corporate title of an executive position within a corporation that is in charge of the corporation's "environmental" programs.  Several companies have created such environmental manager positions in the 21st century to formalize their commitment to the environment.  The rise of the investor ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) movement and stakeholder capitalism, has increased the need for corporations to address sustainability and social issues across their value chain, and address growing needs of external stakeholders.  Normally these responsibilities rest with the facility manager, who has provided cost effective resource and environmental control as part of the basic services necessary for the company to function.  However, as sustainability initiatives have expanded beyond the facility — so has the importance of the position to what is now a C-level executive role.  The position of CSO has not been standardized across industries and individual companies which leads it to take on differing roles depending on the organization.  The position has also been challenged as symbolic, in that it does not actually have the effect of increasing sustainable practices.
As of 2018, 44 CSOs were identified at largest companies in the world, with most having the rank of vice president or higher, and according to the Weinreb Group 45% of CSOs are women and 55% men as of 2018. A 2011 study  found that the majority of top corporate sustainability executives are two degrees removed from their CEO in the corporate hierarchy, meaning that their boss reports to the CEO.


== Responsibilities ==
Chief sustainability officers are responsible for an organization's objectives and initiatives relating to sustainability.  Sustainability is defined by the United Nations as "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
The intent of the CSO position, as a member of the c-suite, is to address sustainability issues across a firm and stress the significance of sustainability to other top executives.  The c-suite is a collection of the highest level executives of a firm, including but not limited to the chief executive officer (CEO), chief marketing officer (CMO), chief financial officer (CFO), and chief information officer (CIO).  The position of CSO is a strategic position that concentrates on communicating risks and opportunities related to sustainability as well as bottom line impact.  In struggling companies, the appointment of a CSO is shown to increase revenue growth.  In addition to setting sustainability strategy, the CSO monitors current initiatives.
CSO's are also often responsible for:

Communicating work done on sustainability both inside and outside the organization;
Managing certifications such as Fair Trade Certified Mark, Organic certification and B Corporation (certification);
Establishing internal process for calculating organizational Carbon footprint and building plans for reducing it;
Waste Management, recycling and supply-chain management and building a plan towards supporting a Circular economy
Evaluating the environmental footprint of their Information and communications technology including their corporate websites.
Working with procurement to reduce Scope 3 emissions.


== Decision making ==
The CSO position is used to inform long-term decision making.  In Europe, the position is a forward-thinking one that interacts mostly with the big picture by incorporating and monitoring mid- to long-term sustainable objectives.  In Scandinavia, companies are more likely than American companies to have a position dedicated to sustainability in their senior management.  The top three firms on Corporate Knights' The Global 100 index of the world's most sustainable corporations–Ørsted A/S, Chr. Hansen Holding A/S, and Neste Oyj–are all Scandinavian.


== Challenges ==


=== Standardization ===
The utility of the position of CSO has been questioned.  Across industries and companies, there is no widely used standard and therefore the impact of a CSO can differ from company to company.  Larger companies are more likely to be able to take advantage of economies of scale to implement economical sustainability changes.


=== Symbolic nature ===
The position of CSO has been attacked as being symbolic and not making a concrete difference in organizations that employ the position.  Studies have shown a correlation between pollution and the presence of a CSO in companies in high pollution industries, directly contradicting the stated purpose of a CSO.  When an organization has outside pressures such as regulation, it is much more likely to engage in a higher degree of sustainable behavior.  It has also been shown that often in large companies a CSO has a larger impact on decreasing environment-related corporate social irresponsibility (CSiR) than it does on increasing corporate social responsibility (CSR).


== Universities ==
Some universities in the US have appointed Chief Sustainability Officers or Sustainability Directors. The Pennsylvania State University was the first to appoint a CSO responsible for integrating sustainability in curriculum, research, operations, student engagement and community outreach.


== Related positions ==
The nomenclature of the position of CSO is not standardized across companies.  A common name for a similar position is Chief Officer of Corporate Social Responsibility.  This position may sometimes have a slightly wider range of responsibilities as they are responsible for everything CSR related, not just the aspects of CSR relating to sustainability.  Other common titles are Executive Vice President of Sustainability, Senior Vice President of Sustainability, or Vice President of Sustainability.  These all refer to positions concerned with sustainability, but are not at the c-suite level.
Some alternate titles referring to the person in charge of sustainability are:

Director of Sustainability
Environmental policy manager
Director of environment, energy, & safety
Director of social & environmental responsibility
Chief officer of environment
Social & environmental sustainability manager
Chief of environmental health and safety
Certified sustainability administrator


== See also ==
Chief green officer (CGO)
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
Employee engagement
Micro-sustainability
Sustainability
Environmental Manager


== References ==


== Further reading ==
Claudia H. Deutsch (2007-07-03). "Companies Giving Green an Office". The New York Times.
"Green Pinstripes". Retrieved February 24, 2010.


== External links ==
CSO Back Story:How Chief Sustainability Officers Reached the C-Suite by Weinreb Group
The Emergence of The Chief Sustainability Officer from Acre
Chief Sustainability Officer Career Stats (U.S.) at Myfuture.com

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Chief Sustainability Officers are senior executives who develop, implement, and oversee corporate environmental and sustainability strategies across all organizational functions. They communicate with stakeholders including management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues and coordinate enterprise-wide environmental initiatives. These executives combine strategic leadership with deep environmental knowledge to guide organizations toward sustainable business practices.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
Chief Sustainability Officers begin their day reviewing sustainability metrics and environmental performance data to monitor program effectiveness. They participate in executive meetings to integrate sustainability considerations into business strategy and communicate progress to senior leadership. Much of their time involves developing sustainability reports and presentations for various stakeholders including suppliers, media, government officials, and the public. They supervise teams working on sustainability projects, evaluate pilot programs to enhance research agendas, and research environmental concerns affecting their organization. They frequently engage in external communications, meeting with regulatory officials, environmental partners, and community stakeholders to advance sustainability initiatives.

WHO THRIVES:
Individuals who excel in this role possess strong Enterprising traits with the ability to lead, persuade, and coordinate complex organizational initiatives across multiple departments and stakeholder groups. They demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills, as evidenced by the high importance of Writing (4.1), Speaking (4.0), and both Written Expression (4.1) and Oral Expression (4.0) abilities. Successful Chief Sustainability Officers combine strategic thinking with systems analysis capabilities, enabling them to develop comprehensive sustainability frameworks while solving complex environmental problems. They thrive on establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships (importance 4.7) and possess the social perceptiveness needed to navigate diverse stakeholder interests and build consensus around environmental initiatives.

CAREER ENTRY:
This executive position requires extensive preparation with 74.1% of practitioners holding Master's degrees and 18.5% holding Bachelor's degrees according to education distribution data. Entry typically requires substantial prior experience in environmental management, sustainability consulting, or related fields, often combined with general management experience. Many professionals advance from roles such as Sustainability Specialists, Environmental Scientists, or other environmental management positions, building expertise in both environmental science and business strategy.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Chief Sustainability Officers represent the pinnacle of environmental leadership within corporate structures, with potential advancement to broader C-suite roles including Chief Executive positions. The role may evolve toward Chief Strategy Officer or Chief Operating Officer positions, leveraging the cross-functional experience gained in sustainability management. Some practitioners transition to consulting, academia, or government positions focused on environmental policy and regulation, while others may establish environmental consulting firms or join boards of environmental organizations.

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The BLS OEWS May 2025 data shows 204,350 employed professionals with a median annual wage of $213,990, reflecting the senior executive nature of this role. Wage ranges span from $75,700 to $507,730, indicating significant variation based on organization size, industry, and geographic location. Geographic dispersion shows Oregon leading with average wages of $341,630 compared to Puerto Rico at $97,510, representing a 3.50x ratio that reflects regional differences in corporate sustainability investment. The top employing industries include Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (40,180), Government sectors (22,130), and Health Care and Social Assistance (18,410), indicating broad demand across sectors driven by ESG investment trends and environmental regulations.

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The role shows moderate resistance to automation due to its heavy emphasis on strategic communication, stakeholder relationship management, and complex decision-making requiring human judgment. Core activities like Communicating with People Outside the Organization (importance 4.5) and Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (importance 4.7) are inherently human-centered and difficult to automate. However, certain analytical and monitoring functions may be enhanced by AI tools for data analysis and environmental impact assessment.

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