LSRS / SBTI / FLAG Consultant

Slo; Brussel; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Participation in meaningful projects

Job summary

Slo is seeking a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in carbon accounting and target setting to support clients across sectors. You will translate climate ambitions into actionable decarbonisation strategies and deliver high-quality advisory services.

Key responsibilities include carbon accounting across Scopes 1–3 using the GHG Protocol, applying LSRS and LS/R Standard, guiding SBTi FLAG and related frameworks, and leading workshops with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Agronomy, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in sustainability consulting, climate strategy, or carbon accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Specific strong knowledge and experience of: GHG Protocol LSRS, SBTi Forest Land And Agriculture Guidance.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a plus).
• A curious, critical mindset with ability to connect insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead carbon accounting & LSRS workstreams.
• Calculate corporate GHG inventories across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
• Identify emissions hotspots and data quality improvements.
• Apply LSRS and Removals Standard to quantify land-use emissions/removals.
• Support setting science-based targets and decarbonisation roadmaps.
• Prepare submissions for SBTi target validation and support the process.
• Lead workshops and stakeholder engagement.
• Translate complex technical requirements into actionable recommendations.
• Manage project deliverables and client communications.
• Support business development activities.

Skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Dutch fluency

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Environmental Sciences or related field

Tools

Carbon accounting platforms

LCA knowledge

Job description

As demand for sustainability reporting and climate target-setting continues to grow, we are looking for a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in carbon accounting and target setting, with specific knowledge of the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Standard (LSRS), SBTi Forest Land and Agriculture Guidance (FLAG), and other Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) sectorial frameworks.

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will support clients across various sectors in developing qualitative GHG inventories and translating climate ambitions into actionable decarbonisation strategies.

You will work closely with clients, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality and pragmatic advisory services.

Key responsibilities -

• Carbon accounting & LSRS
• Calculate corporate GHG inventories across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, in line with the GHG Protocol.
• Analyse and identify emissions hotspots and opportunities for data quality improvement
• Support companies in applying the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSR Standard) to quantify and report land-use change emissions, land management emissions, and CO₂ removals within their corporate GHG inventories.
• Support clients in developing science-based emissions reduction targets and decarbonisation roadmaps
• Assess clients’ GHG inventories against SBTi requirements and identify gaps to be addressed prior to target submission
• Lead workshops to identify, quantify and prioritise decarbonisation opportunities
• Prepare submissions and supporting documentation for SBTi target validation
• Support clients throughout the SBTi validation process, including responding to questions and feedback from SBTi
• FLAG expertise
• Determine the applicability of SBTi FLAG requirements and define the appropriate FLAG inventory and target boundaries
• Assess and quantify FLAG emissions and removals across corporate value chains, including land-use change and land-management emissions
• Support clients in setting FLAG science-based targets in line with applicable SBTi requirements and methodologies
• Identify opportunities to reduce FLAG emissions across value chains and support the development of FLAG decarbonisation strategies
• Advisory & Project Management
• Lead workshops and faciltate effective stakeholder engagement
• Translate complex technical requirements and analysis into practical recommendations
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and client communication
• Participate in business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership

What will you bring ?

• Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Agronomy, or a related field.
• 4+ yearsof experience in sustainability consulting, climate strategy, or carbon accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Specific strong knowledge and experience of:
• GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Standard (LSRS) reporting requirements
• SBTi Forest Land And Agriculture Guidance
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (French is a plus)
• A critical and curious mindset, able to connect insights.

Preferred qualifications -

• Experience with carbon accounting platforms
• Knowledge of life cycle assessment (LCA)
• Familiarity with biodiversity, nature-related disclosures and framework
• Experience with relevant risk frameworks such as the TNFD
• Project management experience in an advisory environment
• Integrity, curiosity, and a collaborative spirit.
• Critical mindset and willingness to challenge the status quo

Who are we?

We often say that the world will face economic and environmental challenges. The truth is: those challenges are here now. Businesses are dealing with market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and climate-related impacts every day. Still, the private sector plays a crucial role in maintaining the stability and viability of our systems.

At Slo, we believe in taking immediate, science-based action to help businesses navigate these uncertainties. We offer a wide range of services developed to strengthen your business against the challenges of today’s complex world. With a focus on sustainability and resilience, our expert team provides integrated solutions that bridge strategic consulting and engineering, addressing all aspects of your operations, from strategy definition to implementation. Our expertise ensures that your business is not just prepared for today’s challenges but is also equipped to thrive in the long term. Together, we can challenge the status quo.

Let’s create a future where success is built on a foundation of credibility and adaptability!

• A place where you can share your ideas and where your input is valued
• The chance to join a new adventure and shape the kind of company you believe should exist
• unpaid internship

Impact

Be part of a forward-thinking team where your work has real impact

Network

Engage with a network of
passionate sustainability professionals

Purpose

Contribute to meaningful projects that align with your values and drive change

Encouraging inclusive applications

While we strive to create job descriptions that are as inclusive as possible, we might still have a blind spot. If you think you could perform the tasks in the job description despite not necessarily meeting our job requirements, do not hesitate to reach out.