Sustainability Reporting Specialist

Prepare and manage an organization's annual sustainability and ESG reports in compliance with GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, and emerging ISSB and SEC climate disclosure requirements. Coordinate data collection across business units, ensure data quality and assurance, and craft compelling narratives that communicate sustainability performance to investors, customers, and regulators. Manage third-party assurance processes and respond to ESG rating agency questionnaires.

Median salary: $90,000. Projected growth to 2033: 15% (faster than average) - driven by mandatory ESG disclosure regulations. Typical education: Bachelor's Degree.

At a glance

Median salary: $90,000
Entry-level: $58,000 - $72,000
Senior: $130,000+
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: High

How to get there

Minimum education: Bachelor's Degree
Licensing: No
Years to mid-career: 3-5 years
Years to senior: 7-10 years
Career switching: Moderate
Typical student debt: $25,000 - $50,000

Skills you'll use

Hard skills

GRI Standards Reporting
SASB & TCFD Disclosure Frameworks
ISSB IFRS S1 & S2 Standards
ESG Data Collection & Quality Assurance
Third-Party Assurance Management
ESG Rating Agency Engagement (MSCI / Sustainalytics / CDP)

Soft skills

Written Communication
Attention to Detail
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Management

Technical complexity: Moderate

Typical career path