Sustainability Transition Manager
The Sustainability Transition Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating sustainability policies within a company or organization. They develop and implement strategies aimed at improving the environmental, social, and economic impact of the company.
With expertise spanning from environmental management to sustainable finance, and environmental policies to change management, the Sustainability Transition Manager can work in private companies, NGOs, and government entities.
Salaries can vary significantly depending on experience[1]. A junior professional can expect a salary between €40,000 and €55,000 per year in Europe, while senior professionals can earn between €70,000 and €100,000 in Europe. In the global market, junior salaries range from $55,000 to $75,000 per year, while senior professionals earn between $90,000 and $130,000.
Environmental Consultant
The Environmental Consultant provides advice to companies or institutions to develop sustainable environmental strategies. With experience in environmental management, life cycle analysis, environmental audits and environmental regulations, this professional figure is able to help organizations reduce environmental impact, optimize the use of resources and comply with environmental laws.
As a consultant, the work environment can range from private companies to public agencies.
A junior Environmental Consultant in Europe can earn between €35,000 and €45,000 annually, while in the US and global markets, salaries range from $50,000 to $65,000. Senior professionals can earn between €55,000 and €85,000 per year in Europe, and $80,000 to $100,000+ globally.
Climate Change Consultant
This professional figure is able to advise companies and organizations on how to adapt to climate change and reduce their carbon footprint. He or she deals with developing strategies for climate resilience and the management of risks related to climate change.
With expertise in climate risk management, knowledge of climate policies, environmental data analysis, and strategic planning, they can work for government agencies, NGOs, or as an environmental consultant for international organizations.
In Europe, a Climate Change Consultant can expect to earn between €40,000 and €50,000 per year, while in the global market, salaries range from $55,000 to $70,000. Senior professionals can earn between €60,000 and €85,000 per year in Europe, and $85,000 to $120,000 annually in the US and globally.
Sustainable Development Specialist
A Sustainable Development Specialist is responsible for promoting and implementing sustainable development projects, ensuring that economic, social and environmental objectives are achieved in a balanced way.
Operating in international organizations, government bodies and NGOs, the Sustainable Development Specialist plans strategies, manages development projects and manages the company’s resources by the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
A junior professional in this role can expect a salary between €35,000 and €45,000 annually in Europe and between $50,000 and $65,000 globally. Senior professionals can earn between €50,000 and €70,000 per year in Europe, and $70,000 to $95,000 globally.
Energy Transition Specialist
The Energy Transition Specialist is focused on the transition to renewable and sustainable energy sources. They manage projects related to carbon emission reduction and improving energy efficiency.
With vast opportunities in the energy sector, consulting firms, governments, and international organizations, the Energy Transition Specialist manages sustainable finance projects, is knowledgeable about energy regulations and helps companies and organizations transition to ecological and energy sustainability.
In Europe, a junior Energy Transition Specialist can expect to earn between €45,000 and €60,000 annually, while senior professionals can earn between €70,000 and €100,000+ annually. Globally, salaries range from $60,000 to $80,000 for juniors and $90,000 to $120,000+ for senior professionals.
Circular Economy Specialist
This professional designs and implements circular economy models aimed at reducing waste and maximizing resource use. A well-established figure in waste management, circular process design, and resource optimization, the Circular Economy Specialist analyzes production chains and proposes solutions for recovering, reusing, and recycling materials and resources.
In Europe, a junior Circular Economy Specialist can expect a salary between €40,000 and €50,000 per year, with senior salaries ranging from €60,000 to €85,000+ annually. Globally, junior salaries range from $50,000 to $65,000 annually, while senior professionals can earn between $70,000 and $90,000+ globally.
[1] For all the professional roles analyzed, salaries vary depending on the country and city: in major European capitals (London, Berlin, Paris), salaries are generally higher than in the rest of the EU. For the global market, we consider advanced non-EU countries, averaging salaries from the USA, South America, China, and Russia.
Sources: Glassdoor, Indeed, LinkedIn
