What does a Carbon Accountant do?

You measure and analyze the CO2 emissions of companies.

What education does Carbon Accountant require?

University of Applied Sciences (48 months)

How much does a Carbon Accountant earn?

Entry ~CHF CHF 72'000, mid ~CHF CHF 92'000 per year (approximate).

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Carbon Accountant

Finance & Insurance

Carbon accountants record, calculate and report the greenhouse gas emissions of companies and organisations. They prepare CO2 balances according to international standards, identify reduction potential and support companies in implementing climate targets and regulatory requirements.

Entry

~CHF 72'000

CHF 6'000/Mt.

Mid

~CHF 92'000

CHF 7'667/Mt.

Senior

~CHF 120'000

CHF 10'000/Mt.

Approximate values — salaries may vary by region, employer and experience.

📚 Education

LevelUniversity of Applied Sciences

Duration48 months

Your path to Carbon Accountant

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Secondary School

You are here

Decision

Apprenticeship + BMS → UASHigh School → UAS (with internship)FMS + Baccalaureate → UAS

Preparation

Vocational or specialized baccalaureate

3–5 years

University of Applied Sciences

Bachelor's degree

3 years

Optional: Master UAS

1.5–2 years

Career Start

Bachelor/Master

Starting salary: CHF 72'000/year

Academic Requirements

🔢 Mathematics9/10

🔬 Science7/10

💻 IT7/10

🔧 Manual1/10

🎨 Artistic1/10

📊 Ratings

⚖️ Work-Life-Balance8/10

🎨 Creativity4/10

🤝 Social Contact6/10

💪 Physical Demands1/10

📈 Career Growth7/10

🔮 Future Outlook5/10

🔥 Demand (current)8/10

✨ AI Risk7/10

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