Associate, Climate

Sodali & Co; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK is seeking an Associate in Climate to advise clients on sustainability and climate-related work. The role involves managing data collection processes, assessing climate risks, and preparing impactful client deliverables. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in climate change or ESG, familiarity with GHG Protocol and ESG standards. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential. This position offers a dynamic work atmosphere with significant contribution to client projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in climate change, sustainability, or ESG.
• Familiarity with ESG standards like GRESB, ISO14064, TCFD.
• Experience with ESG ratings providers.
• Ability to lead client projects and manage timelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage quantitative data collection processes and ESG initiatives.
• Conduct analyses of climate-related data to identify trends.
• Prepare client deliverables including presentations and reports.
• Support stakeholder interviews to gather new ESG data.

Skills

Sustainability implementation

ESG risk assessment

Strong analytical skills

Database management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

GHG Protocol

Job description

The Opportunity

The Associate, Climate works within our consulting team to advise our clients through multifaceted consulting engagements across sectors on climate-related work including developing greenhouse gas emissions inventories, setting carbon emission reduction targets, developing climate transition strategies, verifying carbon emissions, and assessing climate risks.

You will conduct complex analyses and research to create and contribute to client deliverables. You will be trained in our approach to client work and all our services and methodologies. You will significantly contribute to the planning and implementation of client projects as an experienced contributor or technical lead.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage quantitative data collection processes including primary and secondary data, ESG initiatives surveys, perform greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) accounting and verification.
• Deliver on end-to-end Science Based Targets workstreams, from carbon footprint baseline year calculations to carbon reduction forecasting / pathways and submission to the SBTi.
• Assess climate-related risks, including physical and transition risks.
• Perform research on climate policies and industry practices.
• Conduct analyses of climate-related data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, workbooks, and other client deliverables.
• Support stakeholder engagement interviews across a variety of functions and industries to gather underreported or new ESG performance data and information.
• Contribute to firm internal efforts including business development, thought leadership, and administrative activities.

Successful Candidates Would

• Understand how to implement sustainability, ESG, SBTi, and net zero initiatives, with a particular interest in ESG and climate risk assessment and ESG data management.
• Understand sustainability / ESG and climate accounting, management, and disclosure standards and regulatory frameworks such as GRESB, ISO14064, TCFD, IFRS, SASB, CDP, SBTi, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CA SB 253, CA SB 261, EU CSRD.
• Have experience with ESG ratings providers and assessments such as ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB).
• Have experience and knowledge of the GHG Protocol and related standards (e.g., Scope 2 Standard, Product Standard, Scope 3 Standard, etc.).
• Have strong analytical, technical, and database management skills.
• Be committed to learning new concepts and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment.
• Be able to communicate and give presentations effectively and professionally.
• Demonstrate the ability to lead client projects with minimal oversight, managing deliverables, timelines, and communications effectively.
• Possess strong writing and editing abilities.
• Be comfortable executing multiple projects and high-quality deliverables simultaneously with excellent time management skills and sense of prioritization.

Role Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of relevant professional experience (i.e., climate change, sustainability and ESG, management consulting, risk and data management)
• GHG Protocol familiarity and training
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Our Interview Process

• 30-minute video interview with a member of our Operations Team
• Data-Aptitude Assignment
• 45-minute video interview with member(s) of our Sustainability Team
• Case study exercise
• Final 30-minute video interview with a Senior Director from our Climate Team

An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, veteran status, unemployment status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, veteran status, unemployment status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.