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Sustainability management

Sustainability managers help companies save energy, materials and emissions and report on it. Environmental knowledge meets business here.

Typical tasks

  • measuring a company's energy and material use
  • proposing climate protection goals and measures
  • carrying out projects with different departments
  • writing sustainability reports
  • informing and motivating staff

Where people work

Sustainability managers work in companies, consulting firms, banks, municipalities, energy agencies and environmental organisations.

A good fit if

  • the environment and the climate matter to you
  • you are also interested in business
  • you are good at organising
  • you can convince others of good ideas

Education pathways in Austria

In Austria the HAK (business college) with the Matura (school-leaving exam), followed by a degree at an FH (university of applied sciences) or a university focusing on the environment, energy or sustainable business, leads into this field. In Germany the equivalent is the Fachoberschule Wirtschaft, a Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften or a university, in Switzerland the Berufsmaturität Wirtschaft, a Fachhochschule or a university or ETH.

HAK / HLT
Matura focused on business or tourism. 5 years
Fachhochschule (FH)
Practice-oriented degree, often with an internship. 3-year bachelor
Universität
Academic degree: bachelor, master or diploma. 3 to 6 years

Matching schools in Austria

A selection from our school list. Not every school of this type offers every specialisation, so ask the school directly.

  • BHAK Eisenstadt
    HAK, 7000 Eisenstadt, Burgenland
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • BHAK und BHAS Wien 10
    HAK, 1100 Wien, Wien
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026
  • Vienna Business School HamerlingplatzPrivate school
    HAK, 1080 Wien, Wien
    Collected automaticallySource: initial collection from public information, as of Oktober 2026

Frequently asked questions

Is this a new job?

The field is relatively young and growing, because companies have to report more on environmental issues.

Do I need to be good at science?

Basic knowledge of geography, biology and physics helps. Business and communication are just as important.

How can I get involved now?

For example in an environmental group at school or with your own energy-saving projects.

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