chemical Sustainability Manager (production & sourcing companies)

A sustainability manager, also known as a director of sustainability or a chief sustainability officer, is responsible for analyzing and predicting the present and future of the firm they represent. They evaluate its effect on the health of the environment, particularly the immediate environment surrounding the firm.
The sustainability manager must always be aware of and adhere to the needs of the firm to ensure sustained profitability. This may potentially result in dramatic changes to the way the firm is run. They must monitor the environmental impact of their firm at all times, in order to make decisions regarding the changes needed for the health of the environment and growth of the firm.
A career as a sustainability manager requires an individual to be very comfortable with public speaking as well as interpersonal communication. A manager of any sort, especially a sustainability manager, must also have the necessary leadership skills to effectively supervise and guide a multitude of staff and stakeholders.
Complying with environmental regulations at federal, state, and local levels
Enacting policies to ensure that the company is environmentally and socially responsible
Educating stakeholders and the public regarding the importance of sustainable management practices
Improving corporate reputation
As a corporate sustainability manager, job responsibilities generally include the following:
Implementing changes in corporate strategy to make the work environment and practices more eco-friendly; communicating these changes to human resources managers, colleagues, vendors, press, and other relevant parties.
Monitoring the corporation's sustainability performance
Analyzing and auditing corporate activities (i.e. the process of waste elimination
Monitoring and evaluating the firm's production, manufacturing, shipping and receiving processes as they relate to sustainability and compliance with regulations
Identifying areas where the firm can lessen its environmental impact
Writing reports that detail the results and evaluations of research; presenting that information to management with recommendations for research-based modifications
Setting guidelines that govern the interplay between the firm and the surrounding environment
Ensuring the firm's compliance with all state and federal environmental legislation
Collaborating with various departments to incorporate sustainability practices and set environmental conservation goals
Leading training sessions and workshops on sustainability practices and policies for firm employees