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ESG Analyst
ESG Analysts evaluate companies based on Environmental, Social, and Governance criteria.
Typical pay
$86,000/yr
Education
Associate/Bachelor's (common) | Licensing for some roles (Series exams, etc.) | Certifi…
Outlook
⇧ Strong
Why this matters in Business & Money
Smart businesses run on data and analysis.
What you’d actually do
Research company ESG practices, analyze sustainability reports, build ESG scoring models, monitor regulatory developments, prepare investment memos, present findings to portfolio managers, and track ESG performance metrics.
What can I do right now?
- Investment clubs, DECA, Business competitions, Budgeting projects
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