Lca Lead | Life Cycle Analysis Lead

Inplanet Gmbh; Teletrabalho; BRL 327.000 - 547.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A ClimateTech startup is seeking an experienced professional to lead life-cycle assessments for carbon removal solutions in Brazil. Key responsibilities include conducting LCAs, optimizing processes, and producing GHG reports. The ideal candidate should have over 7 years of experience in carbon accounting, familiarity with ISO standards, and a solution-oriented mindset. This remote role offers competitive compensation, personal development budget, and 34+ days of annual leave.

Serviços

Competitive share options (ESOP)

Fully remote work

Personal development budget

Language programme monthly allowance

34+ days annual leave

Qualificações

• 7+ years of experience in carbon accounting and sustainability impact assessments.
• Familiarity with ISO LCA standards and GHG accounting protocols.
• Ability to structure LCAs for scalability.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct full LCAs for mining, rock sourcing, transportation, and field spreading processes.
• Develop scalable LCA methodologies to streamline assessment processes.
• Produce GHG statements and carbon accounting reports to support MRV requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with mines and supply chain partners.
• Work cross-functionally to ensure that LCA insights inform strategic decision-making.

Conhecimentos

LCA methodologies and tools (SimaPro, OpenLCA, GaBi)

Carbon accounting and sustainability impact assessments

Knowledge of mining, agriculture, or supply chain sustainability

High attention to detail

Solution-oriented mindset

Ability to build strong relationships

Driven and resilient

Comfortable with uncertainty

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About InPlanet

InPlanet is an impact-driven, remote-first ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low‑carbon, and sustainable.

We work with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics.

Our Philosophy

People‑first and performance culture: focus on people and high performance can co‑exist with the right cultural vision. The Rocket symbolizes our commitment to peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart represents our dedication to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member’s well‑being. We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We design our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging, and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities

Life‑Cycle Assessment (LCA) Development & Execution – Conduct full LCAs for mining, rock sourcing, transportation, and field spreading processes; ensure compliance with ISO standards, GHG Protocols, IPCC guidelines, and relevant carbon accounting frameworks; quantify the carbon footprint and co‑benefits of InPlanet’s Enhanced Rock Weathering projects for emissions avoidance and reductions linked to changes in agronomic practices.

Scalability & Process Optimization – Develop scalable LCA methodologies to streamline assessment processes across multiple projects; integrate automation tools where possible to reduce manual data collection bottlenecks; identify opportunities for emissions reduction in our supply chain and propose actionable sustainability strategies.

Carbon Reporting & Certification – Produce GHG statements and carbon accounting reports to support MRV requirements; work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align LCA outputs with carbon credit certification needs.

Stakeholder & Data Management – Build and maintain strong relationships with mines and supply chain partners to facilitate accurate and timely data collection; coordinate with farmers and supply chain teams to ensure high‑quality input data; troubleshoot data gaps when mines or other partners do not provide necessary information.

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing – Work cross‑functionally to ensure that LCA insights inform strategic decision‑making at InPlanet; present findings to internal teams and external partners, communicating complex sustainability assessments in a clear and actionable manner.

Living Our Values

We have a big vision of solving climate change and are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions.

Core Skills & Experience

• LCA methodologies and tools (SimaPro, OpenLCA, GaBi, or equivalent); 7+ years of experience in carbon accounting and sustainability impact assessments.
• Familiarity with ISO LCA standards and GHG accounting protocols; knowledge of mining, agriculture, or supply chain sustainability is a strong plus.
• Ability to structure LCAs for scalability in a fast‑growing company.

Key Qualities

• High attention to detail—accuracy in sustainability reporting is critical.
• Solution‑oriented mindset—doesn’t just point out gaps, but proposes fixes and optimisations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Driven and resilient—pushes forward despite data collection challenges.
• Comfortable with uncertainty—navigates the evolving landscape of carbon markets with adaptability.

Bonus Points

• Certified LCA Practitioner (ACLCA), Greenhouse Gas Accounting Certification (GHG Protocol, ISO), Certified Carbon Auditor (ISO).

Benefits & Compensation

Salary expectations and our compensation philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly. Competitive share options (ESOP) to make you feel like an owner. Fully remote – join us from anywhere within the CET (−4/5‑hour time zones). Personal development budget, language programme monthly allowance, 34+ days annual leave, laptop to fuel your productivity, occasional off‑sites in Brazil.

Location & Languages

Location: Brazil (Preferably near São Paulo). Languages: Fluent in Portuguese & English.

Application Process

Roughly 8 hours across 3‑7 weeks from CV screening. Interview with Talent & People Partner or Head of People (values & motivation), Interview with the Hiring Manager (core skills and competencies), optional third interview, challenge with 3+ team members (specific task, preparation needed), potential in‑person follow‑up interview, verbal reference check & psychometric profiling. Offer: how to apply – submit your CV in English, unless it is justified to be in Portuguese.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring no applicant receives less‑favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.