Sustainability management is responsible for the implementation and monitoring of environmental and social policies in companies, including the development of strategies to reduce the ecological footprint, the implementation of sustainability reports and cooperation with various stakeholders to promote sustainable practices.
The average gross salary for a sustainability manager in Germany is between €54,000 and €60,000 per year, ranging from €32,000 to over €90,000 per year.
A career in sustainability management usually requires a degree in environmental science, business economics with a focus on sustainability or a comparable field, and special further education or certificates in environmental and sustainability management may be beneficial.
Sustainability management offers a wide range of career opportunities, ranging from entry-level positions to senior positions. Professionals can work as sustainability managers, environmental representatives or in corporate consulting. As their experience and sense of responsibility increases, they have the opportunity to take on leadership positions or work as experts on specific sustainability issues.
