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Lead corporate sustainability strategy: ESG reporting (SEC climate rules, EU CSRD), carbon accounting, supplier audits, renewable energy procurement, community-impact programs. Sit between operations, finance, legal, and communications.
$72,000
Lower reported wage
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$145,000
Upper reported wage
Annual U.S. salaries. Actual pay varies by location, employer, and experience. The lower and upper figures do not represent starting and senior salaries.

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Mapped to Managers, All Other (11-9199) — ESG/sustainability roles don't have a dedicated SOC yet. 4.9% growth; demand boosted by SEC climate disclosure rules + EU CSRD compliance.
Annual median review, October 27, 2026: The stored BLS occupation includes a broader population than this specialty, title, or credential. No separate annual median for this role has been verified in the reviewed source, so the broader occupation median is not presented as its own. Sources: https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_stru.htm . Existing employment and projection figures were not refreshed.
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Relevant environmental foundation; add measurement and business operations. [1]
Coordinate resource goals, collect evidence, and help teams improve practices. [1]
Corporate offices, facilities, supply-chain teams, and consulting settings. [1]
Mostly regular hours, with reporting deadlines and site visits. [1]
Claims need reliable measurements and tradeoffs across departments. [1]
Experience can lead to broader program or organizational leadership. [1]
These are possible directions. Promotion timing and pay depend on the role and employer.