11-1011.03

Chief Sustainability Officers

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

Career Cluster:Management & Entrepreneurship
Job Family:Management
Job Zone:Job Zone Five: Extensive Preparation Needed
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Key Tasks

  • Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
  • Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.
  • Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
  • Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
  • Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
  • Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
  • Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
  • Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
  • Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
  • Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
  • Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
  • Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
  • Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
  • Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
  • Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
  • Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
  • Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
  • Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.

Skills

Writing
78%
Critical Thinking
78%
Reading Comprehension
75%
Speaking
75%
Active Listening
75%
Complex Problem Solving
75%
Persuasion
72%
Systems Analysis
72%
Social Perceptiveness
72%
Systems Evaluation
72%
Judgment and Decision Making
72%
Coordination
69%
Active Learning
69%
Monitoring
69%
Time Management
60%
Learning Strategies
60%
Service Orientation
56%
Instructing
56%
Negotiation
53%
Management of Personnel Resources
53%
Mathematics
47%
Management of Financial Resources
47%
Operations Analysis
47%
Management of Material Resources
31%
Science
28%
Operation and Control
25%
Operations Monitoring
25%
Programming
22%
Quality Control Analysis
22%
Technology Design
22%
Equipment Selection
3%
Troubleshooting
0%
Repairing
0%
Installation
0%
Equipment Maintenance
0%

Knowledge

English Language
83%
Administration and Management
79%
Law and Government
67%
Communications and Media
64%
Building and Construction
62%
Customer and Personal Service
60%
Education and Training
60%
Economics and Accounting
55%
Sales and Marketing
54%
Transportation
53%
Geography
52%
Sociology and Anthropology
50%
Mathematics
50%
Personnel and Human Resources
50%
Engineering and Technology
49%
Psychology
48%
Computers and Electronics
48%
Design
46%
Biology
45%
Administrative
41%
Public Safety and Security
39%
Mechanical
36%
Chemistry
34%
History and Archeology
33%
Physics
33%
Production and Processing
30%
Philosophy and Theology
28%
Food Production
27%
Telecommunications
22%
Foreign Language
21%
Therapy and Counseling
20%
Fine Arts
16%
Medicine and Dentistry
8%

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Abilities

Written Expression
78%
Speech Clarity
75%
Oral Expression
75%
Speech Recognition
75%
Oral Comprehension
75%
Written Comprehension
75%
Deductive Reasoning
72%
Problem Sensitivity
72%
Fluency of Ideas
72%
Inductive Reasoning
72%
Originality
72%
Information Ordering
66%
Near Vision
53%
Category Flexibility
53%
Selective Attention
53%
Far Vision
47%
Flexibility of Closure
47%
Number Facility
47%
Visualization
44%
Mathematical Reasoning
44%
Time Sharing
41%
Speed of Closure
35%
Memorization
35%
Perceptual Speed
31%
Visual Color Discrimination
28%
Hearing Sensitivity
25%
Auditory Attention
25%
Depth Perception
25%
Finger Dexterity
19%
Multilimb Coordination
13%
Control Precision
13%
Trunk Strength
10%
Wrist-Finger Speed
3%
Peripheral Vision
0%
Reaction Time
0%
Extent Flexibility
0%
Arm-Hand Steadiness
0%
Night Vision
0%
Sound Localization
0%
Stamina
0%
Static Strength
0%
Explosive Strength
0%
Spatial Orientation
0%
Speed of Limb Movement
0%
Dynamic Strength
0%
Glare Sensitivity
0%
Gross Body Equilibrium
0%
Rate Control
0%
Dynamic Flexibility
0%
Response Orientation
0%
Manual Dexterity
0%
Gross Body Coordination
0%

Work Activities

Getting Information
95%
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
95%
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
92%
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
91%
Developing Objectives and Strategies
88%
Communicating with People Outside the Organization
87%
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
86%
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
84%
Thinking Creatively
83%
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
83%
Analyzing Data or Information
81%
Developing and Building Teams
80%
Working with Computers
79%
Selling or Influencing Others
78%
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
77%
Processing Information
74%
Coaching and Developing Others
73%
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others
73%
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
72%
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
71%
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
71%
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
70%
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
67%
Scheduling Work and Activities
66%
Training and Teaching Others
66%
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
64%
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
64%
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
62%
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
61%
Documenting/Recording Information
61%
Performing Administrative Activities
58%
Staffing Organizational Units
57%
Assisting and Caring for Others
44%
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
28%
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
25%
Performing General Physical Activities
20%
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
18%
Controlling Machines and Processes
14%
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
12%
Handling and Moving Objects
11%
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
10%

Work Context

E-Mail

How frequently does your job require you to use E-mail?

100%

Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team

How important is it to work with or contribute to a work group or team in this job?

95%

Indoors, Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working indoors in an environmentally controlled environment (like a warehouse with air conditioning)?

94%

Telephone Conversations

How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?

94%

Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams

How frequently does your job require face-to-face discussions with individuals and within teams?

92%

Duration of Typical Work Week

Number of hours typically worked in one week.

87%

Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals

How much freedom does the worker have in determining the tasks, priorities, or goals of the job?

86%

Contact With Others

How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?

85%

Freedom to Make Decisions

How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?

84%

Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities

How important is it to coordinate or lead others (not as a supervisor or team leader) in accomplishing work activities in this job?

81%

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results

What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?

74%

Spend Time Sitting

How much does this job require sitting?

72%

Deal With External Customers or the Public in General

How important is it to deal with external customers (as in retail sales) or the public in general (as in police work) in this job?

71%

Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers

How responsible is the worker for work outcomes and results of other workers?

71%

Level of Competition

To what extent does this job require the worker to compete or to be aware of competitive pressures?

68%

Frequency of Decision Making

How often is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?

67%

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate

How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?

63%

Time Pressure

How often does this job require the worker to meet strict deadlines?

62%

Written Letters and Memos

How frequently does your job require written letters and memos?

61%

Conflict Situations

How frequently are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?

51%

In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment

How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or operate enclosed equipment (like a car)?

48%

Public Speaking

How frequently does your job require public speaking (one speaker with an audience)?

48%

Physical Proximity

To what extent does this job require the worker to perform job tasks physically close to other people?

45%

Health and Safety of Other Workers

How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?

41%

Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People

How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?

35%

Spend Time Standing

How much does this job require standing?

33%

Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions

How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?

31%

Consequence of Error

How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not easily correctable?

29%

Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable

How often does this job require working exposed to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable?

29%

Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled

How often does this job require working in an environment that is not environmentally controlled (like a warehouse without air conditioning)?

29%

Outdoors, Under Cover

How often does this job require working outdoors, under cover (like in an open shed)?

25%

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions

How much does this job require making repetitive motions?

25%

Spend Time Walking or Running

How much does this job require walking or running?

22%

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets

How often does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats or life-jackets?

22%

Importance of Repeating Same Tasks

How important are continuous, repetitive, physical activities (like key entry) or mental activities (like checking entries in a ledger) to performing this job?

20%

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls

How much does this job require using your hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls?

18%

Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures

How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?

16%

Exposed to Contaminants

How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?

15%

Degree of Automation

How automated is the job?

14%

Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions

How often does this job require working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions?

13%

Exposed to High Places

How often does this job require exposure to high places?

12%

Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings

How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?

12%

Exposed to Hazardous Equipment

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous equipment?

10%

Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles

How much does this job require climbing ladders, scaffolds, poles, etc.?

10%

Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions

How often does this job require working in cramped work spaces that requires getting into awkward positions?

9%

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions

How often does this job require exposure to hazardous conditions?

9%

Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection

How often does this job require wearing specialized protective or safety equipment such as breathing apparatus, safety harness, full protection suits, or radiation protection?

9%

Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body

How much does this job require bending or twisting your body?

8%

Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling

How much does this job require kneeling, crouching, stooping or crawling?

8%

In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment

How often does this job require working in an open vehicle or operating equipment (like a tractor)?

7%

Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance

How much does this job require keeping or regaining your balance?

6%

Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People

How frequently does this job require the worker to deal with physical aggression of violent individuals?

5%

Exposed to Whole Body Vibration

How often does this job require exposure to whole body vibration (like operating a jackhammer or earth moving equipment)?

5%

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment

How important is it to this job that the pace is determined by the speed of equipment or machinery? (This does not refer to keeping busy at all times on this job.)

5%

Exposed to Radiation

How often does this job require exposure to radiation?

4%

Work Schedules

How regular are the work schedules for this job?

4%

Exposed to Disease or Infections

How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?

1%

Education

Master's degree

74%

Bachelor's degree

19%

Post-master's certificate

7%

Interests

Enterprising

Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertis

95

Investigative

Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the f

63

Conventional

Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or hum

58

Social

Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.

43

Artistic

Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts,

25

Realistic

Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, t

17

Work Values

Achievement
95%
Independence
95%
Working Conditions
89%
Recognition
83%
Relationships
67%
Support
39%

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