Industry Outlook
Singapore’s green economy is expanding as businesses work to reduce emissions, manage resources and adapt to climate change. Growth areas include renewable energy, carbon services, sustainable finance and low-carbon technologies. But sustainability is not just about green jobs. As companies pay greater attention to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, sustainability is becoming part of everyday business, from operations and reporting to finance and strategy.
Fast Facts
> 160
Singapore is home to more than 160 carbon services and trading companies.
55,000
55,000 new and upgraded jobs were expected to be created over 10 years, according to a 2020 projection by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment.
> 50,000
More than 50,000 financial services professionals are expected to take on new sustainable finance-related tasks.
Relevant Jobs
SUSTAINABILITY ANALYST
- $4,500 – $6,000 /month
- Sustainability Analysts collect and analyse ESG data to track an organisation’s sustainability performance. They also support reporting, compliance and efforts to improve environmental practices.
SUSTAINABILITY EXECUTIVE
- $3,400 – $4,000 /month
- Sustainability Executives help organisations put sustainability plans into practice, coordinating environmental initiatives, reporting and compliance.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT
- $3,500 – $4,600 /month
- Environmental Consultants assess environmental risks and help organisations meet environmental requirements and reduce their environmental impact.
ENERGY ENGINEER
- $4,000 – $6,000 /month
- Energy Engineers design and improve systems that help organisations use energy more efficiently and transition to lower-carbon energy sources.