Future Leaders (Ages 15-18) | Green Careers
Companies are scrambling to go green. They need advisors. That’s YOU in 2050 (age 40). $60K-150K salary. Here’s how.
WHAT THEY DO
- Assess company’s environmental impact
- Recommend sustainability strategies
- Help implement changes
- Measure results
Clients: Corporations, governments, nonprofits
SERVICES OFFERED
Carbon footprint: Calculate emissions, identify reductions ESG strategy: Environmental, social, governance roadmap Supply chain: Green procurement, ethical sourcing Reporting: Sustainability reports for investors Compliance: Meet environmental regulations
SKILLS NEEDED
Technical: Carbon accounting, LCA, data analysis Business: Strategy, finance, project management Soft: Communication, presentation, client relations
EDUCATION PATH
College: Environmental science, business, engineering MBA (optional): Sustainability focus Certifications: LEED, GRI, ISO 14001
SALARY
Entry: $55K-70K | Mid: $80K-110K | Senior: $110K-180K Partners/Directors: $200K+
WORK STRUCTURE
In-house: One company, steady Consulting firm: Multiple clients, variety Independent: Flexibility, entrepreneurship
ACTIVITIES
- Conduct sustainability audit for local business
- Shadow consultant
- Research top firms (McKinsey Sustainability, ERM)
1,800 words, career trajectory, real case studies
