What is a lead sustainability specialist and how to become one

Updated January 8, 2025
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Quoted Expert
Maritza Jauregui Ph.D.

What general advice would you give to a Lead Sustainability Specialist?

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Maritza Jauregui Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Sustainability, Website

Sustainability Specialist is a fairly new type of position, so individuals who like routine, are not good communicators, are not independent, or prefer a lot of training at the workplace will not like this position. What most individuals like about this job is the feeling of making a difference and changing companies for the better from within.
ScoreLead Sustainability SpecialistUS Average
Salary
6.1

Avg. Salary $78,446

Avg. Salary $59,228

Diversity
4.3
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 0.43%

Asian 8.83%

Black or African American 6.36%

Hispanic or Latino 9.39%

Unknown 4.56%

White 70.43%

Gender

female 38.89%

male 61.11%

Age - 43
Race

American Indian and Alaska Native 3.00%

Asian 7.00%

Black or African American 14.00%

Hispanic or Latino 19.00%

White 57.00%

Gender

female 47.00%

male 53.00%

Age - 43
Stress Level
4.4

Stress level is moderate

7.1 - high

Complexity Level
7.9

Complexity Level is challenging

7 - challenging

Work Life Balance
6.5

Work Life balance is good

6.4 - fair

Key steps to become a lead sustainability specialist

  1. Explore lead sustainability specialist education requirements

    Most common lead sustainability specialist degrees

    Bachelor's

    71.0 %

    Master's

    19.4 %

    Associate

    6.5 %
  2. Start to develop specific lead sustainability specialist skills

    Skills
    ascdesc
    Percentages
    ascdesc
    Renewable Energy39.42%
    EHS24.95%
    Sustainability Goals17.07%
    Combat10.60%
    Sustainability Initiatives7.97%
  3. Complete relevant lead sustainability specialist training and internships

    Accountants spend an average of Less than 1 month on post-employment, on-the-job training. New lead sustainability specialists learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a lead sustainability specialist based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real lead sustainability specialist resumes.
  4. Research lead sustainability specialist duties and responsibilities

    • Prepare annual GHG emissions statement, manage annual assurance with auditors, and assist with sustainability reporting.
    • Reviewed/Revise current technical methodologies, coordinate validations of new assays, independently troubleshoot problems relating to routine operations of the laboratory.
    • Harmonize corporate philanthropy efforts to more closely align with business objectives and CSR initiatives.
  5. Apply for lead sustainability specialist jobs

    Now it's time to start searching for a lead sustainability specialist job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

    1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
    2. Consult your professional network
    3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
    4. Watch out for job scams

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Average lead sustainability specialist salary

The average Lead Sustainability Specialist salary in the United States is $78,446 per year or $38 per hour. Lead sustainability specialist salaries range between $48,000 and $127,000 per year.

Average Lead Sustainability Specialist Salary
$78,446 Yearly
$37.71 hourly

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Updated January 8, 2025

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