Carbon Associate (Sustainability – Carbon Accounting)

RyeStrategy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 43,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sustainability consultancy is seeking a Carbon Associate to manage client deliverables and support their carbon accounting programs. This remote-first role involves preparing GHG inventories and acting as the main contact for clients. The ideal candidate should have a strong foundation in carbon accounting, with full proficiency in English. Join us to make a positive impact on sustainability.

Benefits

Company-provided laptop

Essential software/tools

Occasional team activities

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in carbon accounting.
• Full professional proficiency in English.
• Ability to manage multiple client deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepare GHG inventories and reports.
• Manage client data requests accurately.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients.

Skills

Carbon accounting

GHG Protocol

Client communication

Tools

HubSpot

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Why Join RyeStrategy?

At RyeStrategy, we’re on a mission to drive real change in the fight against climate change. As a part of our team, you’ll help small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) and leading enterprises like Salesforce and Atlassian reduce their carbon footprints through our innovative, high-impact solutions.

Our white-glove services and software makes carbon management easy and affordable, from exhaustive footprinting and mitigation strategies, to offset portfolio creation and sustainability reporting. You’ll be at the forefront of bridging the gap between SMBs and large corporations, addressing a critical challenge in corporate emissions reduction.

With increasing demands for carbon reporting, RyeStrategy is poised for rapid growth—and you can be part of this exciting journey. Join us and make a tangible impact on the future of sustainability.

Learn more about us on our website and LinkedIn.

Website: https://www.ryestrategy.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryestrategy/

About the Role

We are seeking an early-career sustainability professional with a strong foundation in carbon accounting to join our growing team. In this role, you will take ownership of lower-complexity client projects and deliverables, supporting organizations in advancing their carbon accounting and reporting programs. Your work will include preparing GHG inventories, managing data requests, developing client-ready deliverables, and serving as the day-to-day point of contact for assigned clients.

You’ll collaborate closely with other carbon consultants and directors, gaining mentorship and exposure to complex projects while playing an essential role in ensuring high-quality, timely client delivery.

Responsibilities

Role Specifics:

• Full-time, salaried position
• Remote-first, with occasional in-person meetings or team activities
• Salary range: $60,000–$75,000 base per year, depending on experience
• Additional commissions for supporting client renewals and retention success
• Company-provided laptop and essential software/tools
• Must be based in the United States and able to work without sponsorship
• Full professional proficiency or native/bilingual proficiency in English

Goals & Expectations for Success in This Role

To be successful as a Carbon Associate at RyeStrategy, you’ll need to own client deliverables with accuracy, organization, and professionalism, while applying a strong foundation in the GHG Protocol. Expectations include both technical project outcomes and the cross-functional behaviors that drive client trust, collaboration, and impact in a fast-paced sustainability consulting environment.

Carbon Accounting & Project Delivery

• Accurately manage client data requests, ensuring timely collection, cleaning, and organization of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions data.
• Own 3-5 lower-complexity client projects or workstreams within your first 6 months, acting as the primary point of contact and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations.
• Maintain accurate and well-documented emissions calculations, methodologies, and assumptions in alignment with the GHG Protocol.
• Track project progress and time allocation in HubSpot, ensuring visibility for leadership, finance and other team contributors.
• Support client deliverables such as emissions reduction recommendations, reports, and presentations, ensuring outputs are clear, professional, and actionable.

Client Ownership & Collaboration

• Serve as the day-to-day contact for assigned clients, responding promptly, managing expectations, and escalating challenges when needed.
• Build trust with clients by delivering clear communication, accurate results, and proactive updates.
• Collaborate with senior consultants and the Sustainability Director to ensure methodological accuracy and consistency across projects.
• Partner with the Client Success team to support renewals and retention by maintaining strong client relationships and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Contribute insights from client projects to internal discussions about service improvements, methodologies, and tools.

Core Value Alignment

• Solutions-Oriented: You approach client projects as solvable challenges, using creativity and a methodical approach to balance data limitations, client needs, and methodological requirements.
• Do What We Say: You deliver on project timelines and commitments, keep clients and internal stakeholders informed, and ensure documentation reflects real-time status.
• People-Focused: You build trust with clients and teammates by listening, clarifying, and aligning around shared goals. You communicate respectfully and professionally, even under pressure.
• Passion for Our Work: You bring enthusiasm and focus to carbon accounting projects, motivated by the opportunity to help organizations make measurable progress on sustainability goals.
• Unmatched Customer Advocacy: You embed client needs into your daily work, ensuring that deliverables are accurate, useful, and trusted. You anticipate questions, address concerns, and aim for outcomes that provide real value.

How to Apply

If you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] for further information, and complete the following form to apply: https://forms.gle/EPwqhAmdrB5oVT3U8

RyeStrategy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, religion, age, sex, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.