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CSR and Sustainability VP (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Vice President)

The responsibility and sustainability leader — directing corporate social responsibility and environmental programs.

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Industries that often hire CSR and Sustainability VP (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Vice President)s
Job markets for CSR and Sustainability VP (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Vice President)s
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What it's like

What it's like to be a CSR and Sustainability VP (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Vice President)

As VP of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, you lead both CSR and sustainability functions. You develop programs that demonstrate corporate citizenship, manage environmental initiatives, coordinate community engagement, and report on social and environmental performance. This role combines social responsibility with environmental sustainability.

Your days span community, environment, and stakeholder engagement. You might review community investment programs, coordinate environmental initiatives, develop employee volunteer programs, prepare sustainability reporting, and engage with NGOs and community partners. You build the organization's reputation as a responsible corporate citizen.

The hardest part is managing the breadth of CSR and sustainability while demonstrating meaningful impact across both domains. CSR and Sustainability VPs who thrive are skilled at building programs that create genuine value for communities and environment while supporting business objectives.

AchievementHigh
IndependenceHigh
Working ConditionsHigh
RecognitionHigh
RelationshipsAbove avg
SupportLower
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StrategyExecution
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CSR vs sustainability balanceCommunity focusEnvironmental scopeBudget levelStrategic importance
This combined role varies in how responsibility splits between CSR and sustainability. Some organizations emphasize community engagement; others focus on environmental impact. Budget and team size vary significantly. Strategic importance ranges from essential brand element to nice-to-have. Industry context affects priorities.
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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all CSR and Sustainability VP (Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Vice President)s (SOC 11-1011.03), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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How is focus split between CSR and sustainability?
What are the flagship CSR and sustainability programs?
How is impact measured across both areas?
What is the budget and team structure?
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$74K–$208K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
212K
U.S. Employment
+4.3%
10yr Growth
22K
Annual Openings

How this category is changing

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BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Critical ThinkingWritingSpeakingActive ListeningComplex Problem SolvingReading ComprehensionPersuasionSystems EvaluationSystems AnalysisJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
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