Climate & Carbon Lead

Preferredbynature; Hinoba-an; Hybrid; PHP 3,911,000 - 7,263,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

20 days vacation leave

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Preferred by Nature is seeking a Climate & Carbon Lead to drive our carbon and climate advisory work in China. You will deliver GHG assessments, decarbonization strategies, and carbon project advisory to clients in agriculture, forestry, and natural resources.

Working with the China team and global advisory division, you will build technical capacity, support sales and marketing, and help shape and grow PbN’s carbon service offering in one of the world’s most dynamic climate markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, Life Cycle Assessment, climate change, or a related field.
• 8+ years hands-on experience in GHG assessment, including Scope 3, product carbon footprint, and LCA in agriculture/forestry/natural resources.
• Deep understanding of GHG Protocol, ISO 14040/14044, SBTi, IPCC, and related methodologies.
• Familiar with Chinese carbon market mechanisms including CCER and decarbonisation pathways.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, with strong data analysis and client-facing communication skills.
• Experience in an international organisation or leading company.

Responsibilities

• Conduct GHG assessments (Scope 1-3) for clients across agriculture, forestry, and related sectors, building LCA models.
• Support clients in setting science-based targets and decarbonization roadmaps aligned with China’s goals.
• Provide technical advisory on carbon project development and related standards.
• Deliver training on GHG calculation and climate disclosure (SBTi, CDP, CSRD).
• Support carbon-related marketing activities in China and adapt PbN’s portfolio to the local market.
• Build in-house technical capacity within the China team on carbon and climate methods.
• Support sales by scoping client needs, preparing proposals, and attending client meetings.

Skills

GHG assessment

LCA modeling

Data analysis

Client facing

Mandarin

English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science/LCA/climate change

Tools

LCA software

GHG databases

Job description

Are you a carbon and climate expert who understands both global frameworks and China’s Dual-Carbon Goals in depth? Do you thrive helping companies in agriculture, forestry, and natural resource sectors build credible decarbonization strategies and navigate China’s fast-evolving carbon landscape? If so, this role is built for you.

What you can expect:

Preferred by Nature is looking for a Climate & Carbon Lead to drive our carbon and climate advisory work in China. You will deliver GHG assessments, decarbonization strategies, and carbon project advisory to clients across agriculture, forestry, and natural resource sectors, helping them align with China’s Dual-Carbon Goals and international standards including GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO 14067, ISO 14040, ISO 14044 and more. Working closely with the China team and our global advisory division, you will build technical capacity internally, support sales and marketing, and help shape and grow Preferred by Nature’s carbon service offering in one of the world’s most dynamic climate markets.

Working with us is never routine, so in your first year you can expect the following areas to be central to your work.

• Conduct GHG assessments including Scope 1, 2 and 3 assessments for clients across agriculture, forestry, and downstream sectors. This includes building LCA-models in an LCA-software.
• Support clients in setting science-based targets and developing decarbonization roadmaps aligned with China’s Dual-Carbon Goals, company goals, and international frameworks.
• Provide technical advisory on carbon project development, AFOLU carbon accounting, and compliance with standards such as ISO 14067, GHG Protocol, and the Land Sector and Removals Standard.
• Deliver training and capacity-building for clients on GHG calculation, carbon footprint management, and climate disclosure (SBTi, CDP, CSRD).
• Support carbon-related marketing activities in China, including events and webinars, and adapt PbN’s carbon service portfolio to the China market context.
• Build in-house technical capacity within the China team on carbon and climate methodologies.
• Support sales efforts by scoping client needs, preparing proposals, and attending client meetings.

Your first year with us:

Within three months, you will:

• Gain a thorough understanding of Preferred by Nature’s mission, China strategy, and existing SER service portfolio.
• Complete onboarding on internal systems and begin delivering billable GHG advisory work for assigned clients.
• Build strong working relationships with the China team and global colleagues.

Within six months, you will:

• Independently lead GHG assessments, decarbonisation strategy projects, and carbon footprint engagements for a growing client portfolio.
• Contribute to sales pipeline development and actively support client scoping, proposals, and business development in China.
• Support carbon-related marketing activities, begin adapting PbN’s carbon service portfolio to the China context, and deliver structured knowledge-sharing for the China team.

Within twelve months, you will:

• Develop and refine a portfolio of carbon advisory engagements from scoping to delivery, with consistently high quality and client satisfaction.
• Play a leading role in expanding Preferred by Nature’s carbon service offering in China, including contributing to AFOLU carbon project advisory.
• Serve as the internal technical authority on carbon and climate for the China team, supporting colleagues and contributing to service and methodology development.

Important that you:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, Life Cycle Assessment, climate change, , or a related field.
• Bring 8 or more years of hands-on experience in GHG assessment, with specific exposure to Scope 3 emissions, product carbon footprint, and LCA in agriculture, forestry, or natural resource sectors.
• Have deep understanding of GHG Protocol, ISO 14040, ISO 14044, SBTi, IPCC, and more LCA- and climate assessment and target-setting methodologies.
• Are familiar with Chinese carbon market mechanisms, including CCER, and sectoral decarbonisation pathways.
• Are fluent in Mandarin and English, both written and spoken.
• Possess strong data analysis, report-writing, and client-facing communication skills.
• Have work experience in an international organisation or a leading company.

Would also be great, but not necessary, if you:

• Have work experience in a verification body or sustainability consulting firm.
• Are familiar with GHG digital tools or, using LCA-databases.
• Hold a qualified GHG manager certification or GRI certificate.
• Have experience with ISO 14040, ISO 14044, and the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard.

What Sets Us Apart:

• Global work culture
• High degree of flexibility - remote work, work from home.
• An in-depth onboarding and professional training that prepares you with the right skills and knowledge to thrive in this role.
• Excellent opportunities for growth and professional development
• Potential future international travel opportunities
• A friendly, international team of colleagues, with a pleasant work environment
• 20 days of vacation leave per year

Preferred by Nature

Preferred by Nature is a non-profit, mission driven organisation that works for sustainable land management and climate-friendly solutions. With 350+ employees and a network of local experts, we develop practical solutions to drive positive impacts in production landscapes and supply chains in 100+ countries. We focus on forest and climate impact commodities and related sectors.

Preferred by Nature wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.