Sustainability is no longer a niche concern reserved for a handful of specialised roles. Today, organisations across all sectors are rethinking how they operate in order to reduce environmental impact, strengthen social responsibility, and ensure long-term economic resilience. This transformation is creating a growing demand for graduates who understand both business and sustainability.
Graduates from EMLV are particularly well prepared for these careers. Through programmes that combine management, innovation, technology, and responsible leadership, they develop the skills needed to work in organisations that are actively shaping a more sustainable future. Below are five key sustainability careers and how EMLV prepares graduates to fulfill them.
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Sustainability consultant
Sustainability consultants support organisations in defining and implementing responsible strategies. Their work often involves analysing carbon footprints, designing ESG roadmaps, supporting regulatory compliance, and guiding organisational change.
EMLV graduates who choose this path can join international consulting firms, professional services companies, or specialised ESG and CSR advisory teams. Their ability to analyse complex data, understand business strategy, and manage multiple stakeholders makes them well suited to consulting environments where sustainability is increasingly central to decision-making.
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CSR / ESG manager
CSR and ESG managers play a strategic role within organisations by embedding sustainability into core business activities. They are responsible for coordinating ESG reporting, developing ethical sourcing policies, promoting diversity and inclusion, and ensuring alignment with environmental and social commitments.
EMLV prepares students for roles within multinational corporations, major French and European groups, as well as fast-growing scale-ups that place ESG at the heart of their development. Their broad management education allows them to collaborate effectively across departments while maintaining a long-term, responsible vision.
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Sustainable finance analyst
Sustainable finance analysts contribute to responsible investment decisions by integrating environmental, social and governance criteria into financial analysis. They support the development of green finance products and help direct capital towards projects with positive impact.
EMLV graduates pursuing careers in sustainable finance can work in banks, asset management companies, investment funds or impact investing firms. Thanks to programmes that combine finance fundamentals with sustainability challenges, they are able to respond to the growing expectations of regulators, investors and society.
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Supply chain sustainability manager
Supply chain sustainability managers focus on making supply chains more ethical, resilient and low-carbon. Their responsibilities may include supplier assessment, lifecycle analysis, risk management and the reduction of environmental and social impacts across global operations.
EMLV graduates from the MSc Supply Chain Management programme can typically take on these roles within industrial and manufacturing companies, luxury and retail groups, or international procurement and logistics teams. Their understanding of operations, data and innovation enables them to manage complex supply chains in a responsible and efficient way.
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Sustainability project manager
Sustainability project managers lead concrete initiatives such as energy transition projects, circular economy programmes or social impact actions. They coordinate teams, manage budgets and ensure that sustainability objectives are delivered on time and at scale.
EMLV graduates have the skills to fulfill this role in energy and environmental companies, construction and infrastructure groups, NGOs or public–private partnerships. Project-based learning and exposure to real-world challenges prepare them to move quickly into these operational roles.
Preparing for a career in sustainability with EMLV
Careers in sustainability require more than technical expertise. They demand leadership, adaptability and a strong understanding of how organisations operate in a global context. EMLV programmes are designed to meet these expectations by combining academic excellence, professional experience and responsible management values.
Two flagship programmes are particularly aligned with sustainability-driven careers. The Master in Management- Grande École Programme provides a strong foundation in general management, strategy, finance and operations, while progressively integrating CSR, ethics and sustainable business practices. Through focused challneges, projects and corporate exposure, students learn how to embed sustainability into decision-making at all levels of the organisation.
The MSc in Accountability and Corporate Sustainability offers a more specialised approach for students who wish to become experts in ESG, sustainability reporting and responsible governance. The programme equips graduates with in-depth knowledge of non-financial performance, regulatory frameworks and impact measurement, preparing them for roles such as ESG manager, sustainability consultant or sustainable finance analyst.
By choosing a sustainability-oriented path, graduates contribute directly to the transformation of business and society. With EMLV, they not only study sustainability and its link to business, but apply this knowledge in organisations that are shaping the future.
