Sustainability Manager - Carbon

Acre; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Sustainability Manager - Carbon to enhance their carbon and environmental data strategy. This pivotal role involves leading carbon data analytics, modeling, and reporting to support the organization's ambitious net zero targets. You will collaborate with various business units, utilizing specialized carbon data software to drive impactful decisions. Join a forward-thinking company that empowers innovation and champions sustainability, making a meaningful contribution to climate strategy at the core of business operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in carbon accounting and data analytics in corporate settings.
• Strong understanding of GHG reporting and climate disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead data collection and analysis of emissions across the group.
• Build carbon models and support science-based targets.

Skills

Carbon Accounting

Data Analytics

GHG Reporting Frameworks

Scenario Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Qualified Management Accountant

Sustainability Analyst

Carbon Specialist

Tools

Diligent Software

Excel

Job description

Acre is delighted to be partnering with a highly regarded and globally recognised consumer brand group with a diverse portfolio of companies. With an iconic reputation, this organisation champions innovation, purpose-driven leadership, and progressive sustainability goals. They are now seeking a Sustainability Manager - Carbon to join their London-based team and play a central role in advancing their carbon and environmental data strategy.

About the Role:

This is a data-focused sustainability role, working within the strategic finance team and reporting to the Head of Finance for Strategic Finance Initiatives, with a dotted line to the Sustainability Director. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading on carbon data analytics, modelling, and reporting across the group and its affiliated companies. This work is pivotal in achieving the organisation's net zero ambitions and providing insight into the future impact of today's business decisions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead data collection and analysis of scope 1, 2 & 3 emissions across the group, ensuring alignment with GHG Protocol.
• Build carbon models, support science-based targets (SBTs), and develop carbon budgets.
• Partner with business units to create scenario analyses, identify abatement opportunities, and influence strategy.
• Own and support the use of specialist carbon data software (e.g. Diligent), and champion its use across affiliated businesses.
• Provide insight into advanced carbon metrics including marginal abatement cost curves and shadow pricing.
• Support assurance and compliance activities, including SECR, ESOS, TPT, and upcoming ISSB-aligned disclosures.
• Contribute to lifecycle assessments and reporting on the environmental impact of key investment and operational decisions.

About You:

• Proven experience in carbon accounting and data analytics, ideally within a corporate or consultancy environment.
• Strong technical understanding of GHG reporting frameworks and climate-related disclosures.
• Proficiency in scenario analysis, Excel modelling, and sustainability software tools.
• Adept at stakeholder engagement, working across multiple business units and functions.
• Professionally qualified or experienced in carbon accounting or sustainability data (e.g. qualified management accountant, sustainability analyst, carbon specialist).
• A collaborative, inquisitive mindset with a desire to drive systemic change.

Why Join?

This is an exceptional opportunity to shape a world-class sustainability data function within a forward-thinking organisation. You will be empowered to innovate, work alongside passionate experts, and contribute meaningfully to a bold climate strategy embedded at the heart of business decision-making.

Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

This role is London based on a hybrid working model.