Consultant – Climate Change Advisory

Forum for Sustainability through Life Cycle Innovation e.V.; Utrecht; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking an ambitious Consultant to join the Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CSCC) team in Utrecht. You will support clients in financial and corporate sectors to manage opportunities and risks in the low carbon transition, develop knowledge assets, and contribute to climate-related studies and reporting.

You will work with a team of professionals on GHG inventories, target setting, sustainable finance, and strategy implementation, engaging with international clients and

Qualifications

• Relevant technical degree required.
• Experience in sustainability consulting / ESG strategy and roadmaps / climate change.
• Knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles (GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO).
• Ability to identify and justify methodologies for GHG inventories and target setting.
• Knowledge of climate change and low-carbon transition and related regulatory drivers.
• Experience managing small to mid-sized projects within larger programs.
• Efficient project planning and delivery of tasks.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong technical writing and ability to synthesize reports.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze GHG data, perform calculations and evaluate performance.
• Define GHG targets based on science and best practices.
• Identify recommendations to improve sustainability performance for clients.
• Prepare client reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on climate-related projects.

Skills

Sustainability consulting

ESG strategy

Project management

Technical writing

MS Office

Dutch & English

Education

Technical degree

Job description

ERM is seeking an ambitious and motivated Consultant with a passion for sustainability to join our Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CSCC) team based in Utrecht and help corporate and financial services sector clients to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate the risks posed by low carbon economy transition and other sustainability issues.

Our CSCC team has been established for more than five years and is widely recognized for delivering high quality and technically challenging projects across the full range of climate-related services. Our work includes supporting clients in the development and implementation of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and reduction targets, energy and carbon regulatory compliance, and advising on climate-related strategy and policy, including issues within both energy transition and physical risk.

The role

We have aglobal clientbase,andyouwillbe exposed to an international environment. Your time willbe split between supporting client projects and developingknowledgeand assets within the field of sustainability and the low carbon economy transition.

On client projects,you willwork alongside a team of professionals to help clients inthe financial and corporate sectors solving challenges in the field of, but not limited to, climate change inventories and target setting, LCA studies,sustainabilitystrategy development and execution, sustainability ambition and targetsetting and sustainable finance. Your responsibilities could include,for example: review/analyze GHG data and undertake calculations, performance evaluation, define GHG targets based on science, identify recommendations to improve sustainability performance, prepare client reports andpresentations.

About you

To be successful in this role you will bring:

• Relevant technical degree.
• Relevant experience in sustainability consulting / ESG strategy and roadmaps/climate change / related industry position.
• Good experience and knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles, mechanisms, methodologies, and schemes, e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO etc.,
• Able to proactively identify and suggest suitable methodologies for GHG inventories and target setting and articulate why they are the preferred method both internally and to clients.
• Knowledge of climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy, and the key climate, and ESG, related regulatory, supervisory, and market (e.g., net zero) drivers for our clients.
• Experience of managing small/mid-sized projects or tasks within larger projects.
• Efficient and effective project planning (managing work and deliverables).
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good technical writing skills and ability to synthesize reports to a very high standard.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

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We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report.