Sustainability Research and Advocacy Director
The sustainability thought leader — directing research and advocacy that shapes sustainability practice and policy.
What it's like to be a Sustainability Research and Advocacy Director
As Sustainability Research and Advocacy Director, you lead research and external engagement on sustainability issues. You develop thought leadership, engage in policy advocacy, build external partnerships, and position the organization as a sustainability leader in the broader ecosystem.
Your days involve research, engagement, and communications. You might develop sustainability research, engage with industry associations or NGOs, prepare advocacy positions on policy issues, build external partnerships, and represent the organization at sustainability forums. You shape the sustainability conversation beyond the organization.
The hardest part is balancing organizational interests with credible thought leadership and effective advocacy. Sustainability Research and Advocacy Directors who thrive build external credibility, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and advance both organizational and broader sustainability goals.
Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.
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