Carbon Reporting Consultant

World Fuel Services; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in energy management seeks a Carbon Accounting Consultant to deliver carbon accounting services for diverse clients. The role involves managing customer relationships, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing analytical insights for decarbonization projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and a relevant degree, with strong skills in carbon accounting methodologies and client engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in carbon accounting and management.
• Knowledge of global carbon reporting standards and regulations.
• Experience with UK compliance reporting such as SECR.

Responsibilities

• Support clients with carbon accounting via centralized platform.
• Provide expertise on carbon legislative and reporting requirements.
• Prepare and present formal performance reports to clients.

Skills

Carbon accounting methodologies

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Problem-solving

Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in relevant discipline

Job description

At World Kinect, our employees are the key to our global success. We are industry leaders due to the talents of our approximately 5000 professional team members. Our people thrive in an entrepreneurial and culturally-diverse environment, where innovative thinking, collaboration, and efficient execution are highly valued. Our high-performance culture drives sustained growth. Stronger together, we promote an environment where individuals can thrive.

Job Description: Carbon Accounting Consultant - UK based

The Carbon Accounting Consultant will be responsible for delivering Scope 1, 2, and 3 carbon accounting services and supporting external customers. The role involves working with internal and external stakeholders to scope and deliver tailored carbon reporting services and regulatory support, helping clients meet obligations under government legislation, regulatory frameworks, and internal sustainability objectives.

Key responsibilities include managing customer relationships, understanding complex carbon reporting requirements, and delivering against objectives. Workstreams will require familiarity with energy data acquisition, data analysis, carbon accounting, global legislation, and presentation skills.

World Kinect (WK) provides energy management and sustainability services to various sectors using proprietary technology and a multinational team of experts. Our services include comprehensive energy solutions to reduce costs and meet carbon footprint goals.

Responsibilities:

1. Support clients with their Carbon Accounting journey via our centralized platform.
2. Provide expertise on energy and carbon legislative and reporting requirements such as SECR, CSRD, UK ETS, CCA’s, and CHPQA.
3. Stay updated on regulatory changes and best practices in carbon accounting and compliance.
4. Utilize data analytics to inform client strategies and decarbonization projects.
5. Assist in planning, assembling, and validating energy and carbon data for compliance and reporting.
6. Prepare and present formal performance reports to clients.
7. Conduct internal audits of data and compliance activities.
8. Support Service Delivery and Commercial teams as a Subject Matter Expert.
9. Manage delivery of workstreams and customer expectations.
10. Enhance practical knowledge of our carbon accounting platform.
11. Collaborate with stakeholders such as Global Data Management, Product, and IT to troubleshoot and improve the customer journey.

Person Specification:

1. Minimum 5 years of experience in carbon accounting and management.
2. Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a relevant discipline.
3. Knowledge of global carbon reporting standards and regulations.
4. Strong understanding of carbon accounting methodologies.
5. Experience working directly with clients on complex carbon issues.
6. Experience with UK compliance reporting such as SECR and voluntary schemes.
7. Familiarity with international frameworks like CDP, GRI, SBTI is advantageous.
8. Excellent numeracy and advanced Excel skills.
9. Strong communication skills in English.
10. Analytical and problem-solving skills.
11. Ability to build relationships and manage projects effectively.
12. Enjoy engaging with customers and possess strong social skills.

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