Green Jobs: Work and Sustainability, Which Professions?

10 March 2025

In recent years, growing focus on sustainability issues has given rise to a new category of occupations: “green jobs,” which are professions that positively contribute to environmental protection, sustainable management of natural resources, and the fight against climate change.
These roles not only support sustainable development policies but are becoming increasingly central to the global economy. From the renewable energy sector to waste management, including sustainable building design, green opportunities are growing rapidly and are highly diversified.

 

What are the job opportunities related to sustainability?

Job opportunities in the “green world” are constantly expanding and cover a wide range of sectors.
In general, green jobs can be divided into categories, each with specific skills and functions. Some of the main areas include:
Renewable Energy: jobs related to the design, installation, and maintenance of solar, wind, hydroelectric, and biomass plants, which increasingly require specialized engineers and technicians.
Energy Efficiency and Green Building: design of energy-efficient building with low environmental impact.
Waste Management and Circular Economy: professions related to recycling and managing industrial and urban waste.
Sustainable Agriculture and Natural Resource Management: roles related to the sustainable management of natural resources, such as agronomists and environmental biologists.
Sustainable Finance: positions that integrate sustainability principles into financial practices, such as ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) consultants or green bond experts.
Scientific Professions: roles focused on developing new technological and biotechnological solutions to reduce environmental impact.

Careers in the large sustainability-related business sector range from technical roles, such as green architects, energy managers, and climate change analysts, to managerial positions requiring a holistic and open-minded approach, such as sustainable managers, who are dedicated to guiding companies toward change and sustainability.

To pursue a career in this area, education is necessary, which could follow a technical path (engineering, architecture, economics) or be directly focused on environmental sciences. This should be complemented by postgraduate courses that guarantee specific skills and facilitate entry into the workforce.

Bologna Business School has always been at the forefront of sustainability-related topics. Thanks to its Initiatives for Sustainable Society and Business, based on three strategic pillars of learning, dissemination, and impact, BBS offers an unparalleled integration of theoretical knowledge and project development, with the ambition to turn theory into practical action.
BBS offers a wide variety of programs focused on sustainability: from the MBA Sustainability and Innovation, a full-time, 12-month English-language EFMD-accredited program, to the Professional Master in Business Management – Green Management and Sustainable Businesses, as well as the Executive Masters in Sustainability Transition Management and Sustainability and Business Innovation. These excellence educational paths from the School are among the most innovative in Europe in the field of sustainability.
Bologna Business School is at the forefront of sustainability topics, with the ambition to turn theory into practical actions. Thanks to its Initiatives for Sustainable Society and Business, based on three strategic pillars of learning, dissemination, and impact, BBS is able to offer an unparalleled integration of theoretical knowledge and project development.
In addition to these Master’s programs, there are two vertical programs specifically dedicated to ESG topics and sustainability reporting: the part-time, hybrid Open Program Sustainability Reporting, lasting 4 days across 7 sessions, dedicated to developing the skills necessary for accurate measurement, reporting, and communication of corporate sustainability performance; and the part-time, on-campus Open Program ESG and Sustainable Finance, designed for professionals who want to update their training in economic, social, and environmental sustainability.

Sustainability is the future: an obligation to the planet and a necessity for companies that want to remain competitive. The international network and top-tier faculty of Bologna Business School guarantee a pragmatic approach and a preferential entry into a business increasingly in search of professionals capable of making a positive impact in the diverse area surrounding the concept of sustainability.