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  1. Occupations
  2. Chief Sustainability Officers

Chief Sustainability Officers

Communicate and coordinate with management, shareholders, customers, and employees to address sustainability issues. Enact or oversee a corporate sustainability strategy.

SOC: 11-1011.03

Common Job Titles

  • Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
  • Sustainability Director
  • Sustainability Manager
  • Sustainable Design Director

Wage Data According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics

Annual wage data for Chief Sustainability Officers (2024)

Estimated Total Employment (U.S.)

211,850

Wage Distribution by Percentile

Line chart of annual wages by percentile. U.S. is the solid line. 10th percentile: U.S. $73,710. 25th percentile: U.S. $126,080. 50th percentile: U.S. $206,420. 75th percentile: U.S. $239,200. 90th percentile: U.S. $239,200. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between percentiles.

  • U.S.
MetricU.S.
10% of workers earn the following or less$73,710
10% of workers earn the following or more$239,200+
Workers on average earn$262,930

+ indicates wage is at or above the BLS reporting cap ($239,200/year)

Skills & Requirements

Key competencies for this occupation, ranked by importance

  • English Language4.3/5
  • Administration and Management4.2/5
  • Law and Government3.7/5
  • Communications and Media3.6/5
  • Building and Construction3.5/5
Skills & Requirements: Knowledge

Tools & Technology

Equipment and software commonly used in this occupation

In-Demand Technology

Frequently requested by employers in job postings

  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Facebook
  • Microsoft Access
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Office software
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Project
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • SAP software
  • Salesforce software
  • Tableau

Technology Skills

  • Email software
  • Management information systems MIS
  • Microsoft Dynamics GP
  • Scheduling software
  • Structure query language SQL
  • Teleconferencing software
  • Web browser software

Tools & Equipment

  • 10-key calculators
  • Computer data input scanners
  • Desktop computers
  • Handheld computers
  • Laptop computers
  • Multi-line telephone systems
  • Personal computers
  • Photocopying equipment
Tools & Technology: Tools & Equipment

Related Occupations

Occupations with similar skills and knowledge requirements

Most Similar

  • Sustainability Specialists 13-1199.05
  • Climate Change Policy Analysts 19-2041.01
  • Industrial Ecologists 19-2041.03
  • Wind Energy Development Managers 11-9199.10
  • Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health 19-2041.00

Moderately Similar

  • Urban and Regional Planners 19-3051.00
  • Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers 11-9199.11
  • Environmental Restoration Planners 19-2041.02
  • Conservation Scientists 19-1031.00
  • Chief Executives 11-1011.00

Related

  • Project Management Specialists 13-1082.00
  • Management Analysts 13-1111.00
  • Compliance Managers 11-9199.02
  • Energy Auditors 47-4011.01
  • Environmental Engineers 17-2081.00
  • Information Technology Project Managers 15-1299.09
  • Business Continuity Planners 13-1199.04
  • Environmental Science Teachers, Postsecondary 25-1053.00
  • Environmental Economists 19-3011.01
  • Water Resource Specialists 11-9121.02

Related Programs

Education programs that prepare you for this occupation

  • CertificateLeadershipIssuer: Florence-Darlington Technical College
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Post-Baccalaureate CertificateGraduate Certificate in Business ExchangeIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Science in ManagementIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Public AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Master's DegreeMaster of Business AdministrationIssuer: Troy University
  • Bachelor's DegreeBusiness Analytics Major (BSBA)Issuer: Troy University
  • CertificateBusiness Office AccountingIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateEntrepreneurshipIssuer: Paris Junior College
  • CertificateBusiness ManagementIssuer: Paris Junior College