Occupation
Sustainability coordinator
Sustainability coordinators help an organisation measure and reduce its environmental impact and report on it credibly. The work is largely coordination and analysis: pulling energy, waste, water, and supply-chain data together, running improvement projects, and preparing disclosures. Progress depends on persuading operational teams who do not report to you.
Also known as: Sustainability officer · Environmental coordinator · ESG coordinator · Sustainability analyst
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Part of Agriculture, animals and environment
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What the work involves
Collect and reconcile energy, waste, water, travel, and procurement data from across the organisation.
Prepare sustainability and emissions reporting to the framework the organisation has adopted.
Run improvement projects such as waste diversion, energy retrofits, or supplier engagement.
Track regulatory and certification requirements and flag gaps to management.
Brief staff and run awareness activities so operational teams understand what changes.
Audit claims and supporting evidence before they are published externally.
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How people commonly enter
A bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental studies, engineering, geography, or business.
A college diploma in environmental technology plus operational experience in facilities, waste, or energy.
Moving from an operations, quality, health-and-safety, or data-analyst role into a sustainability post.
Postgraduate study or professional certification in sustainability, carbon accounting, or environmental management.
Typical training: Bachelor's degree
Licensing: Not typically licensed
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Typical work context
- Desk based
- Hybrid office
- Team based
- Varied work
- Remote capable
Desk based · Hybrid office · Team based · Varied work · Remote capable
Related interests
- Investigative (analytical)
- Enterprising (leading)
- Social (helping)
Investigative (analytical) · Enterprising (leading) · Social (helping)
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