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Sustainability business specialist (integrated degree)

Level
7
Master's level
Length
2 yrs
typical
Sector
Business and administration
Pay
Paid
you earn while training

In a nutshell

Help organisations to manage the resources they use and the waste they generate according to environmentally friendly principles.

What you'd do

Develop and implement sustainability strategies and action plans
Calculate and report the organisation's carbon footprint
Engage internal and external stakeholders on sustainability goals
Produce sustainability reports aligned to recognised frameworks such as GRI
Identify and assess supply chain sustainability risks
Build business cases for sustainability investment and change
Monitor regulatory developments and advise on compliance requirements

What you'd learn

Environmental science, climate change, and planetary boundaries
ESG frameworks, sustainability reporting standards, and disclosure requirements
Carbon accounting, net zero strategies, and science-based targets
Social value, circular economy, and responsible supply chain management
Stakeholder engagement and communicating sustainability strategy
Business case development and embedding sustainability into corporate strategy
Research methods and evidence-based sustainability decision-making
Ready to look for a place?
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