ESG Consultant

Cooltree; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Meaningful impact

Modern work environment

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Cooltree is seeking a sustainability consultant to help shape ESG strategies and actions for real estate clients in Amsterdam. You will manage consultancy engagements, analyze data, and present insights that drive tangible environmental and governance outcomes.

With a Master’s degree and 2–4 years of relevant experience, you will translate complex datasets into actionable recommendations while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of relevant work experience; experience in construction, real estate, and/or sustainability is a significant advantage.
• Strong affinity for sustainability and a genuine desire to make an impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in Dutch and English.

Responsibilities

• Manage consultancy engagements for (new) Cooltree clients.
• Contribute to ESG strategy and policy development and manage sustainability action programs for clients.
• Identify market developments and present insights to clients.
• Apply CSRD, SFDR and related standards; coordinate annual sustainability reporting per GRI/EPRA/INREV.
• Prepare reports and compelling presentations communicating ESG performance and recommendations.
• Support market launch of new products and services; contribute to in-house/client training and workshops.

Skills

Analytical skills

Client-focused

Entrepreneurial spirit

Dutch & English

Education

Master’s degree in Sustainability or Real Estate

Job description

The Cooltree team is led by individuals passionate about sustainability, dedicated to making a positive impact on the real estate market and society by sustainably shaping the built environment through data-driven insights.

Managing consultancy engagements for (new) Cooltree clients;

Contributing to ESG strategy and policy development and managing structural sustainability action programs for clients;

Identifying relevant market developments, discussing them within the team, and presenting insights to clients;

Applying sustainability legislation and regulations (CSRD, SFDR), benchmarks (GRESB, UNPRI), and standards (TCFD, CRREM);

Coordinating annual sustainability reporting in accordance with GRI, EPRA, and INREV guidelines;

Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data related to environmental impact, social responsibility, and governance structures;

Preparing clear and compelling reports and presentations that communicate ESG performance and strategic recommendations to clients;

Business/product development: Supporting the market launch of new products and services;

Training/coaching: Contributing to in-house and client training/coaching, including inspiration sessions, deep dives, and workshops.

Who are you?

Master’s degree: A completed Master’s degree in a relevant field such as Business Administration, Sustainability, Business & Sustainability, Sustainable Development, or Real Estate Studies.

Experience: 2–4 years of relevant work experience; experience in construction, real estate, and/or sustainability is a significant advantage.

Drive: A strong affinity for sustainability and a genuine desire to make a tangible impact.

Analytical skills: The ability to understand and analyze complex datasets and translate them into actionable insights.

Mindset: Client-focused with a proactive work ethic and an entrepreneurial spirit.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Dutch and English.

What we offer:

Growth opportunities: Plenty of room for further personal and professional development.

Meaningful impact: The chance to make a positive, tangible impact for major players in the real estate sector.

Modern work environment: A sustainable office space located in Amsterdam.

Competitive compensation: An attractive salary and benefits package commensurate with your level of experience.

How the team works

What you would be joining.

01

Inside client organisations

We work from within our clients’ teams. You see how decisions are really made, and your work lands with the people who make them.

02

Strategy, legal and data in one team

Expertise sits next to each other rather than in separate departments, so the answer does not stop at the handover.

03

You own your clients

Consultants carry their own portfolios and speak directly to the people responsible for them.

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