Sustainability Analyst

Collect, analyze, and report on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) data to support corporate sustainability strategy, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder disclosure. Develop sustainability metrics, conduct lifecycle assessments, benchmark performance against industry peers, and prepare sustainability reports aligned with GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks. Collaborate with business units to identify and implement sustainability improvement opportunities.

Median salary: $82,000. Projected growth to 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by mandatory ESG disclosure regulations. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $82,000
Entry-level: $52,000 - $68,000
Senior: $120,000+
Growth by 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by mandatory ESG disclosure regulations
Demand: Growing Fast
Remote: Hybrid
Hours per week: 40-50 hours/week
Stress: Moderate

What you'd do

People interaction: Moderate
Team vs solo: 55% Team / 45% Solo
Client facing: Sometimes
Impact visibility: Moderate

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 2-4 years
Years to senior: 5-8 years
Career switching: Easy
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $55,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

ESG Data Collection & Management
GRI & SASB Reporting Frameworks
Lifecycle Assessment (SimaPro / OpenLCA)
Carbon Footprint Calculation (GHG Protocol)
Sustainability Benchmarking
Excel & Power BI for ESG Dashboards

Soft skills

Analytical Thinking
Written Communication
Data Management
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Attention to Detail

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path