If you’ve ever wondered how to break into sustainability consulting (or make a bigger impact where you already are), here’s the truth: It’s not just about caring — it’s about knowing how to drive change inside complex systems.
So what actually matters?
Here are the skills and certifications that can help you stand out.
Key skills:
🌍 ESG strategy & integration
🤝 Stakeholder engagement
🔄 Change management
📊 Data analysis & storytelling
🧩 Systems thinking
Certifications worth exploring:
🎓 GRI Certification (Global Reporting Initiative)
🎓 SASB (Sustainability Accounting Standards Board) Fundamentals
🎓 SBTi Certified (Science Based Targets initiative)
🎓 LEED Green Associate
🎓 Change Management Certification (e.g. Prosci)
🎓 CSCP – Certified Supply Chain Professional
Consulting is evolving fast — clients are asking for sustainability expertise across every function.
Where are you seeing the biggest demand for these skills right now?
And if you’re curious about how your experience might fit into this space, get in touch — I love helping people map out where their skills and sustainability intersect. 💬
💼 The Green Brief: Consulting Edition 🌱
Kicking off my first sector-based Climate Careers Studio Green Brief — and we’re starting with consulting.