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If there is one career that has grown rapidly in the last few years, it is Sustainability and Green Finance.
In 2023, a CA student messaged me saying:
“Ma’am, I don’t want a typical finance job. I want to work in climate and sustainability. Is it possible with a commerce background?”
My answer was an absolute yes.
Commerce students today are in a strong position to enter sustainability finance because companies need professionals who understand both numbers and impact.
Let us keep it simple.
Sustainability
Working with businesses to reduce pollution, save energy, switch to renewable sources, reduce waste and operate responsibly.
Green Finance
Finance combined with environmental impact.
It includes funding projects related to solar energy, electric vehicles, green buildings, sustainable agriculture and carbon reduction.
Traditional finance focuses on profit.
Green finance focuses on profit with planetary responsibility.
Here are the real reasons:
You will enjoy this field if you:
This pathway is ideal for:
Below is a practical and realistic roadmap based on global hiring trends.
(From 12th Commerce to Green Finance Career)
Step 1: Complete 12th Commerce
Subjects like Accounts, Business Studies and Economics provide essential foundations.
Step 2: Choose a Bachelor’s Degree
Recommended options include:
Start exploring sustainability topics during your degree years.
Step 3: Build a Finance Foundation
You do not need to be a CA, but strong finance knowledge is extremely helpful.
Options include:
These are optional but add strong value.
Step 4: Do One Sustainability Certification
Choose one depending on your level.
Beginner Level:
Intermediate Level:
Professional Level:
Step 5: Gain Practical Experience
Even short internships matter.
Examples:
Step 6: Learn Sustainability Tools and Frameworks
Important tools include:
Step 7: Build a Portfolio
Students who get hired fastest usually have:
(Jaipur and Major Cities)
Cities such as Jaipur, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Hyderabad and Chennai now offer opportunities in:
Jaipur specifically offers roles in:
| Role | Starting Salary | Experienced Salary |
|---|---|---|
| ESG Analyst | 4 to 8 LPA | 12 to 30 LPA |
| Sustainability Consultant | 5 to 10 LPA | 15 to 35 LPA |
| Carbon Accounting Specialist | 6 to 12 LPA | 20 to 40 LPA |
| Climate Finance Analyst | 6 to 14 LPA | 18 to 50 LPA |
Salaries abroad in Europe, UAE, Singapore and Canada are generally 2 to 3 times higher.
Riya, a BCom student from Jaipur, was not interested in audit or taxation.
She did the following:
She now works as an ESG Analyst at a salary of 7.2 LPA.
Her feedback was simple:
“Ma’am, I feel like my career has a purpose now.”
Sustainability is not a temporary trend.
It is becoming central to finance and business strategy.
If you want a career that offers:
Then, Sustainability and Green Finance is the ideal field for you.
If you need personalised guidance, career mapping or course recommendations, feel free to reach out.
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