Sustainability Data Analyst
Tracking environmental performance through accurate data.
Science, Data and Analytics
What this person does in the real world
- Collect and check data on carbon, energy use, water and waste
- Build simple reports and dashboards
- Support ESG teams in tracking targets and progress
Why this job matters
Organisations need reliable data to reduce their environmental impact. Sustainability Data Analysts ensure information is accurate and clearly presented so teams can make evidence-based decisions
Skills and tools you’ll use
- Spreadsheet and reporting tools
- Data validation and quality checks
- Analytical thinking
- Clear presentation of results
- Attention to detail
Where you’ll work
You’ll typically work in an office or hybrid setting as part of sustainability or ESG teams.
You’ll love this if you...
- Care about environmental performance
- Enjoy working with spreadsheets and data quality
- Want to support evidence-based decision making
Routes in
- Apprenticeship: Data Analyst
- College/University: Environmental Science, Data Science, Geography
- First roles: Junior Sustainability Analyst, Reporting Assistant
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