sustainable

Hidden Champion in the category: Sustainability

3 Offices
110 Employees
Seit 2008
  1. 2022/23
  2. 2024/25

Creating sustainable impact.

sustainable AG is a management consultancy that focuses on sustainability and supports its clients in all topics relating to sustainability, climate strategies and transformation towards a sustainable future

With a team of more than 110 experts and over 15 years of experience, sustainable is the leading independent sustainability consultancy in the German-speaking area. In addition to (DAX) corporations, sustainable also supports medium-sized companies - including many global market and innovation leaders.

sustainable was the first consultancy to be awarded the title of "Hidden Champion" for sustainability in 2022/23 and was able to take the top spot again for 2024/25.

Its services cover the entire spectrum of sustainability consulting: Development of sustainability and climate strategies, Climate accounting and carbon footprints, Implementation of sustainability and climate management, Decarbonization of supply and value chains, Sustainovation for new business models and products, Circular economy, Sustainable finance, Change and communication, transformation processes and Reporting and regulation

With more than 1,200 projects, sustainable has broad experience in a wide range of industries, including chemicals, pharmaceuticals, automotive, mechanical and plant engineering, technology, services, energy, retail, consumer goods, finance, agriculture, food and textiles.

Sector

  • Consumer Goods
  • Plant & Mechanical Engineering
  • Travel, Transport & Logistics
  • Telecommunications & Media

Function

  • ESG/Sustainability
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Transformation
  • 3Offices
  • 110Employees
  • 2008Established

Your entry opportunities

You can join sustainable in various ways – depending on where you are in your professional life. We continuously offer exciting entry opportunities. Interested? Then see what suits you best.

You have already achieved initial milestones in your studies and are eager to get a taste of consultancy? Immerse yourself in the daily business of our consultants and stakeholders, exploring exciting sustainability or cross-disciplinary topics! Apply now for an internship!

We offer students deep insights into a variety of exciting projects during their preferred 6-month period with us. In our consultancy field, you will assist in developing sustainability strategies, conducting research on various topics, preparing client workshops, and creating presentations. Your work in cross-functions such as marketing will also involve providing organizational support to the team. Our aim is for you to acquire a broad knowledge of all subjects in the field to develop a personal focus area during your time as an assistant. You will work in a dynamic and motivated team, receive fair compensation, and enjoy an attractive workplace at various locations. Additionally, we provide long-term perspectives – many of our consultants began their careers as interns with us.

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You have successfully completed your studies in sustainability, economics, or a related field and have already gained initial practical experience in sustainability, project management, or strategy consulting? Start with us as a Junior Consultant (ag) to fully immerse yourself in the consulting world!

In addition to the opportunity to enter the consulting role with us, we also offer exciting entry- level positions in our Corporate Functions. Whether it`s People & Culture, Finance, IT, Marketing oder Sales – kickstart your career with us as a Junior Specialist, with the prospect of great development paths.

In the Junior position, you will accompany experienced Consultants (ag) or Specialists from day one and become an integral part of our project and specialist teams. Your main tasks include supporting projects, taking on initial work packages and project coordination, as well as collaborating in specialist teams or units. With increasing experience, there is also the opportunity to independently manage smaller projects and develop a personal focus area. To ensure that you feel comfortable with us from the beginning, you will be accompanied by a buddy at the start.

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At sustainable AG, we offer attractive opportunities if you have successfully completed a relevant degree and have solid, multi-year practical experience in the respective field. As a Consultant (ag) or Specialist, you will independently lead projects and take responsibility for your project team, the professional quality, and the profitability of your projects. You will actively engage in the professional community, nurturing and qualifying Junior Consultants. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to further develop and refine methods and topics within your field.

If you already have extensive experience in a relevant field, you have the opportunity to start with us as a Senior Consultant or Senior Manager and play a crucial role at sustainable AG. You will significantly contribute to fostering innovation and continuous improvement by introducing new technologies, methods, or processes to enhance efficiency. Furthermore, you’ll be responsible for specialized projects from planning to execution, including resource coordination, budget monitoring, and goal achievement.

We don’t just offer you a suitable position; rather, we provide a platform for personal growth, professional development, and various career stages, along with the opportunity to create positive impact together with us.

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Our recruiting process

Application

Would you like to become part of sustainable?

Then apply quickly and easily via our online application portal Personio. You will then receive an automatic confirmation of receipt.

Now it’s our turn. We will check your documents and get back to you as soon as possible with feedback. 

Selection process

Your application has convinced us. Now we would like to convince you of sustainable. We would like to get to know you, talk to you about the position and give you exciting insights into sustainable. You have the opportunity to ask us all your questions. In addition to our recruiters, you will also get to know a team member from the respective team.

Decision

You have made it to the final round. We want to make sure that our collaboration is a perfect fit on both sides. Depending on the position, you will be given a case to work on and present during this interview. You will get to know other team members and your potential manager. 

You have completely convinced us – have we convinced you? We look forward to sending you a contract offer.

What do our consultants say?

sustainable

Lisa Jeuck | Consultant

From the lecture hall to the corporate world

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sustainable

Anna Schätzl | Senior Consultant

From an industrial clerk to a sustainability consultant

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sustainable

Timo Ernst | Senior Manager

My path at sustainable - from intern to manager

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FAQs about applying and joining us

A cover letter and a photo are not mandatory, as we want to promote equal opportunities in the recruitment process. You can decide for yourself whether you want to provide us with a cover letter and a photo.

Please only use our applicant portal Personio for your application.

You don‘t need to take any special steps. You are free to inform us of a disability.

You start to work at the beginning of each month so that you go through our onboarding process in full and don’t miss any important steps.

In the first interview, we would like to get to know you and give you a comprehensive insight into our company. Be authentic and show yourself as you are. Take the opportunity to ask questions. In the second interview, depending on the position, you will be given a case to work on and present.

In addition to a current CV, we require the relevant (work and degree) certificates for the position. If you do not yet have a degree certificate, you can alternatively send us your current Transcript of Records. Any gaps in your CV are not important to us; we are more interested in your motivation and values.

All relevant information required for your application is marked as mandatory fields.

Our offices

Sustainable is represented by three offices in the DACH region.

Richardstraße 85, 12043 Berlin, Germany

Buttstraße 3, 22767 Hamburg, Germany

Corneliusstraße 10, 80469 Munich, Germany

Any questions?

Connect with Katharina Kinateder from our recruiting team.

Katharina Kinateder
Katharina Kinateder

Referentin People & Culture

+49 176 18141240

Katharina.Kinateder@sustainable.de