Sustainability Professional makes top 9 jobs for 2020

Time has an article on 9 jobs for the year 2020 which includes a Sustainability Professional.

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Sustainability Professional

By KAYLA WEBLEY | @kaylawebley | November 16, 2011 | +
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In today’s green-obsessed age, navigating the world of government regulations and environmental standards is a full-time job — literally. As companies aim to be more environmentally friendly, they are increasingly looking for employees who have a knowledge of carbon accounting, corporate social responsibility and lean manufacturing techniques. In fact, Adam Zak, an executive recruiter, told The New York Times in August that demand for workers with sustainability-related job skills is “through the roof.” He estimates a 40% increase in the number of companies looking for sustainability professionals just in the past year.