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As pressure increases on companies to meet their climate goals, much depends on the effectiveness of sustainability teams. To understand how the role of the sustainability leader and function evolves, we at GreenBiz have surveyed those who work in the profession biennially since 2010. Our 2024 State of the Profession survey is open.
In 15 years till now, there have been ebbs and flows, but here’s a catch-up: Our most recent survey results showed the profession to be stronger than ever, with most respondents from large companies reporting increases in headcount, and budgets. LinkedIn shared with us the “green” hiring rate accelerated ahead of the overall hiring rate — globally and in the United States — at the time.
We’ve seen CEOs are more involved in sustainability initiatives, and more sustainability staffers are appointed to departmental functions, such as energy and supply chain. Up next: The ESG controller in the finance office. Women are absolutely on the rise in the field too, but — disappointingly — not necessarily their comp.
What’s the latest? We will publish our eighth State of the Profession summary and report of the results, including the latest on sustainability budgets, team sizes, and salary benchmarks, in the spring.
Here’s a closer look at three key themes that emerged over the years.
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