• A 4-year bachelor's degree in a related discipline may be required.
• Extensive and proven knowledge of the clean energy industry. 
• A combination of education, knowledge and work-related experience is usually required.
• Proven experience working and collaborating in a multi-stakeholder environment is usually required.
• Strong knowledge of environmental management practices and the associated legislation and regulations.

• Effective communication skills to convey necessary information among various project stakeholders. 
• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills to analyze and synthesize pertinent business information and propose viable solutions. 
• Analytical skills to evaluate and develop sustainable initiatives within the company. 
• Leadership skills to hold meetings with senior management to discuss the development of the company and the clean energy related initiatives taken. 
• Ability to operate successfully in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to work with and deliver key messages to a variety of audiences.

• Improve energy efficiency by introducing activities aimed at using renewable energy sources or mitigating greenhouse gas emissions.
• Plan sustainability-related project strategies with internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide advice on energy consumption and best industry practices.
• Help owners and clients set sustainability objectives, and work with other professionals to develop pertinent strategies. 
• Monitor indicators of environmental sustainability, including energy usage, natural resource usage, materials selection, waste generation and disposal, and recycling rates. 
• Evaluate the proposed initiatives with an eye to cost-benefit, technical feasibility, and acceptance.

There are no specific requirements for business owners/entrepreneurs, though it is beneficial to have a good technical and practical knowledge of the area in which the business is going to operate.

The skills of each business owner/entrepreneur vary according to the area of business. However, some skills are commonly found among entrepreneurs:

• Good leadership and time-management skills.
• Good decision-making skills.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Strong Strategic Planning skills.
• Finance and Accounting skills.
• Negotiation skills.
• General Management skills.

• Hire personnel, define tasks, develop and/or provide training, and prepare work schedules.
• Supervise and manage activities associated with the company's products and services, such as marketing, distribution, and sales. 
• Analyze the company's financial situation to determine means of increasing profits and reducing expenses.
• Assess the overall situation of the company and determine the future direction of the business.