{"id":33644,"date":"2024-06-14T09:12:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-14T07:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/?p=33644"},"modified":"2026-04-04T22:01:35","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T20:01:35","slug":"combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career\/","title":{"rendered":"Combining sustainability and business for an impactful career"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 4<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p>The worldwide push for decarbonization and long-term sustainability in business and beyond is creating countless new job opportunities in every sector. In fact, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/action.deloitte.com\/insight\/3340\/an-overview-of-green-job-growth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Deloitte<\/a>, 300 million so-called \u201cgreen collar\u201d jobs can be created by 2050 if the right conditions are in place.<br><br>So it\u2019s no surprise that, in the search for sustainability, the lines between public, private and nonprofit sectors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/cgc\/research\/the-fourth-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">are increasingly blurring<\/a>. Organizations in every sector are seeking to blend social and environmental considerations with their business imperatives.<br><br>But with the deadline nearing for the UN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/sdgs.un.org\/goals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development<\/a> targets to be met, workers with the skills and knowledge required to lead that drive are in short supply. Indeed the World Economic Forum says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.weforum.org\/agenda\/2024\/02\/green-jobs-green-skills-growth\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">only one in eight<\/a> people currently have the right skills to abate the climate crisis, for example.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">What does all of this add up to? Outstanding career opportunities for anybody seeking to build a better world by embedding sustainability into business.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-1.jpg\" alt=\"Combining sustainability and business for an impactful career\" class=\"wp-image-33650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-1.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-1-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-1-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-1-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-sustainability-in-business-and-why-is-it-important\">What is sustainability in business and why is it important?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sustainability in business means carrying out business activity while positively impacting the wider world, whether that\u2019s economically, socially or environmentally. Some companies devote themselves entirely to being sustainable, whereas others have a sustainability department to influence their decisions\u2014both are important and need sustainability experts to make an impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Businesses can no longer solely focus on their bottom line to the exclusion of other considerations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns right-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-2.jpg\" alt=\"Combining sustainability and business for an impactful career\" class=\"wp-image-33651\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-2.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-2-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-2-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-2-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"could-the-master-in-management-be-exactly-what-you-re-looking-for-too-let-s-dig-deeper-to-discover-if-this-program-is-right-for-your-career-goals\">They now have to factor in their impact when making business decisions, as this is key to securing investment or even, nowadays, credit facilities from some banks.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s where businesses choose to make an impact that sets them apart from the crowd and nowadays ensures a crucial competitive advantage.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-can-businesses-be-sustainable\">How can businesses be sustainable?\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Generally, sustainable businesses will fit into one of two categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Impact businesses\u2014those aligned with a mission such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bcorporation.net\/en-us\/certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">B Corporations<\/a>.<br>\u2022 Organizations with a dedicated sustainability department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But in any company, sustainability specialists play a key role in finding opportunities to be more sustainable. They identify potential risks and future opportunities that their organization could leverage for positive impact, from both financial and sustainability perspectives.<br><br>Examples include examining supply chains to ensure service or product providers are not using child labor, or ensuring communities worldwide\u2014but particularly in the geographies in which their organization operates\u2014have access to clean water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns left-image is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"we-re-proud-of-our-dynamic-program-alumni-who-have-landed-roles-that-earn-them-an-average-annual-salary-of-37-209\">So sustainability isn\u2019t always about climate change\u2014there are many dimensions to contributing to a more sustainable world.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"740\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-3.jpg\" alt=\"Combining sustainability and business for an impactful career\" class=\"wp-image-33652\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-3.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-3-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-3-150x97.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/uncover-ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/combining-sustainability-and-business-for-an-impactful-career-3-585x379.jpg 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-career-in-sustainability-in-business\">Your career in sustainability in business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Career opportunities in sustainability are not limited to one sector\u2014there are high-quality vacancies in every industry. Many professionals may overlook a career in sustainability, believing it won\u2019t be particularly well paid, or that they\u2019ll just be contributing to greenwashing. However, this is no longer the case and, as businesses prioritize sustainability in their strategy, sustainability professionals are in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/1258751\/new-direct-jobs-by-sector\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">increasing demand<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The myths:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Sustainability is just for people working in NGOs.<br>\u2022 A career in sustainability requires a degree in environmental sciences.<br>\u2022 Sustainability takes businesses\u2019 attention away from their bottom line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The reality:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 The sector has already seen huge growth, and that trend is going to continue and even accelerate.<br>\u2022 The sustainability sector lacks prepared professionals.<br>\u2022 New roles are being created continuously as businesses prioritize sustainability.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-different-areas-of-sustainability-in-business\">What are the different areas of sustainability in business?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A career in sustainability will fall into one of the following paths from the sustainability ecosystem: Sustainability, Strategy &amp; ESG; Sustainability, Analytics &amp; Financing; Sustainable Product Management &amp; Customer Value; Sustainable Operations &amp; the Value Chain; or Social &amp; Environmental Entrepreneurship. Each of these paths allow professionals to contribute to the SDGs at the same time as pursuing organizational growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right transversal skill set will open doors to rewarding roles within companies operating in a variety of sectors. Positions for which there is high demand for the right profiles among employers include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u2022 Responsible sourcing manager.<br>\u2022 Reporting manager in the sustainability office of a larger company.<br>\u2022 Data analyst in a sustainable investment firm.<br>\u2022 Marketing specialist at a purpose-driven business.<br>\u2022 Strategy consultant helping clients develop sustainable and resilient supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In terms of employers, leading companies at the forefront of the drive for sustainability include Deutsche Bank, IKEA, IDEO, Bain &amp; Company, Schneider Electric and PwC. Meanwhile, leading publications such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bain.com\/insights\/consulting-services-insights\/sustainability-insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bain &amp; Company Sustainability Insights<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.schwabfound.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Schwab Foundation for Social Enterprise<\/a> help professionals with ambitions in sustainability stay right up-to-date with the latest sector developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IE University is a carbon-neutral institution with sustainability <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/sustainability\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">at the heart<\/a> of its philosophy. Our community reflects that commitment, with different student-run clubs such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/ie-staging.campusgroups.com\/iesdg\/home\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE SDG Club<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/ieconnects.ie.edu\/ienetimpact\/about\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Net Impact Club<\/a> complementing their studies and providing additional opportunities for hands-on experience.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-advice-for-pursuing-a-career-in-sustainability\">Advice for pursuing a career in sustainability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/javier-garcia-colino\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Javier Garcia Colino<\/a>, Careers Senior Associate Director at IE University, has some advice for anybody considering building a career in sustainability.<br><br>With the professional profiles that companies are looking for in such short supply, Javier says our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-sustainability-and-business-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Master in Sustainability &amp; Business Transformation<\/a> is an essential program. It imparts the skills, knowledge and practical experience to embed economic, environmental and social sustainability into business strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He counsels, though, that even students already enrolled in a sustainability focused program need to be proactive in pursuing career opportunities, as up to 80% of the most sought-after roles are not publicized. That\u2019s why <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/university\/resources\/talent-careers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IE Talent &amp; Careers<\/a> are on hand to assist our students with personalized advice, resources, job listings and networking opportunities from day one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So a growing field, with a serious skills shortage and enormous potential for a professional trajectory that\u2019s rewarding in every sense. If you\u2019re not yet sure of the future path your career will take, sustainability in business could be the ideal way to make your impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns banner h-banner banner-b is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-28f84493 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading banner-title\" id=\"boost-your-career-with-our-master-in-management\"><strong>Invest in your education to create a better tomorrow\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"banner-content\">The Master in Sustainability &amp; Business Transformation teaches you how to lead effective, sustainable teams and drive progress on the SDGs.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button banner-btn\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ie.edu\/business-school\/programs\/masters\/master-in-sustainability-and-business-transformation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The worldwide push for decarbonization and long-term sustainability in business and beyond is creating countless new job opportunities in every sector. 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