Also called: ESG Consultant, Climate Consultant
Advises companies, cities, and schools on cutting emissions, waste, and environmental risks.
A sustainability consultant interviews facility managers, builds a carbon inventory, recommends energy and waste projects, and presents a roadmap to executives.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 4 years after high school. Bachelor's in environmental studies, engineering, or business.
Ways in: 4-year college. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Environmental Studies, Business Administration, Engineering.
Growing much faster than average (about 8% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 13-1111: Much faster than average (7% or higher).
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts reports and crunches data; client advice and project leadership stay human, with fewer junior consultants.
Classes: Environmental science, Economics, Speech.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1111.
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