Carbon Credit Analyst
Structure, verify, and trade carbon offset credits within voluntary and compliance markets as India scales its net-zero commitments.
Salary data not yet sourcedNascent — 8x growth by 2027
Field of work · India
Careers in Sustainability & Environment
ESG, carbon markets, waste, circular and blue-economy careers in India.
Sustainability roles in India have moved from CSR desks into mainstream corporate reporting, project finance and municipal services. The field mixes technical measurement with persuasion — you must both compute an impact and convince someone to act on it.
How students usually enter this field in India
- B.Sc/B.Tech in Environmental Science or Engineering
- M.Sc Environment, MBA Sustainability, or postgraduate diplomas in ESG reporting
- Certifications in GHG accounting, EIA and sustainability reporting frameworks
The kind of work this field asks for
- Observation and Analysis 2
- Observation-based 2
- Conceptual 1
- Creative 1
- Informational 1
- Operational 1
11 occupations, by industry
ESG & Carbon Markets
Filter the Atlas by ESG & Carbon Markets →CSR Manager
CSR Manager is a public systems career in India. Typical entry is through Graduation with development or management qualification. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
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Environmental Compliance Officer
Environmental Compliance Officer is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through Environmental science or engineering degree. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
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Environmental Scientist
Study environmental conditions, assess pollution, and develop strategies to protect ecosystems and public health.
Salary data not yet sourcedModerate
ESG Analyst
Evaluate corporate environmental, social, and governance performance to guide institutional investors, regulators, and listed companies.
Salary data not yet sourced62% by 2030
Sustainability Reporting Analyst
Sustainability Reporting Analyst is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through Graduation with sustainability or ESG certification. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
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Waste Management & Remediation Services
Filter the Atlas by Waste Management & Remediation Services →Air Quality Analyst
Air Quality Analyst is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through Environmental science or engineering degree. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
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Waste Management Specialist
Waste Management Specialist is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through Environmental engineering or science degree. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
Salary data not yet sourced
Blue Economy
Filter the Atlas by Blue Economy →Marine Biologist
Marine Biologist is a sustainability career in India. Typical entry is through B.Sc/M.Sc in marine biology or zoology. This atlas entry covers the education path, the skills that matter most, and what the first few years of the work actually involve.
Salary data not yet sourced
Circular Economy
Filter the Atlas by Circular Economy →Circular Economy Consultant
Helps organisations redesign products, materials, and waste flows so resources stay in use longer.
₹26.0L median (sourced)45% by 2030 · 35,000 new roles · Low automation risk
Sustainable Products & Services
Filter the Atlas by Sustainable Products & Services →Sustainable Fashion Designer
Designs apparel with low-impact materials, ethical sourcing, and longer product life in mind.
₹17.5L median (sourced)22% by 2030 · 50,000 new roles · Low automation risk
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