The role of sustainability professionals is evolving rapidly in response to the profound environmental, social and economic transformations shaping contemporary organisations. The degree in Economics and Management for Sustainability equips graduates with the analytical and managerial capabilities needed to contribute to sustainable decision‑making across a range of institutional, corporate and non‑profit settings.
A new professional to support sustainability
Graduates may access a broad spectrum of professional opportunities, including:
- Sustainability Reporting and Stakeholder Relations Officer, responsible for preparing sustainability disclosures and supporting institutional communication processes.
- Compliance Consultant, providing assessment and advisory services on adherence to relevant norms, regulations and standards, with particular focus on environmental and social requirements.
- Assistant in energy‑efficiency and environmental‑impact initiatives (eco‑manager), contributing to the design and management of interventions aimed at improving organisational performance.
- Consultant in human resources development and organisational change, supporting processes of cultural and structural transformation.
- Manager within industrial sectors characterised by significant environmental and social impact, engaged in the formulation and delivery of sustainability strategies.
- Manager in welfare and personal‑care organisations, with responsibilities in coordination, service management and organisational governance.
- Sustainability Adviser within financial institutions, contributing to the integration of environmental, social and governance criteria into financial processes and strategy.
- Corporate sustainability analyst or consultant, with specific attention to the social and environmental dimensions of business practice.
- Social entrepreneur, developing initiatives and partnerships aimed at generating shared value (including social enterprises, benefit corporations and third‑sector organisations).
- Researcher or trainer within research centres, academic institutions and organisations specialising in executive and managerial education.
- Sustainability educator, engaged in awareness‑raising, outreach and educational activities related to environmental and social issues.