Associate, Sustainability & Climate

Sodali & Co; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodali & Co, a leading shareholder engagement and governance advisory firm, seeks an Associate in Sustainability & Climate from our New York office. You will advise clients on ESG visions, carbon accounting, and climate risk, delivering end-to-end reports with cross-functional teams.

You will develop inventories, set targets, verify emissions, and support SBTi submissions, while analyzing data and contributing to business development and thought leadership within a fast-paced consulting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience (climate change, sustainability and ESG, management consulting, data analytics).
• GHG Protocol familiarity and training.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end process for sustainability and ESG reports with cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate data collection, ESG surveys, and GHG accounting/verification.
• Contribute to Science Based Targets workstreams from baselines to forecasting.
• Assess climate-related risks (physical and transition) and research policies.
• Prepare client deliverables and presentations; support stakeholder interviews.
• Contribute to firm business development and thought leadership.

Skills

ESG reporting

climate consulting

data management

Power BI

Power Query

SQL

Python

statistics

data modeling

business analytics

communication

presentations

time management

prioritization

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

Job description

Sodali & Co is a leading provider of shareholder engagement advisory and governance consulting services to corporate clients around the world. The firm provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to a broad range of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, annual and special meetings, shareholder activism initiatives, multinational cross-border transactions, sustainability issues and debt restructuring. From headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney with offices in the world’s major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves more than 2,000 corporate clients in over 80 countries, including many of the largest multinational corporations. In addition to listed and private companies, the firm’s clients include mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges and membership associations.

The Opportunity

The Associate, Sustainability & Climate works within our consulting team to advise clients through multifaceted engagements across sectors, spanning both sustainability and climate-focused work. On the sustainability side, this includes developing ESG visions, strategies, and goals, and helping clients influence performance. On the climate side, this includes developing greenhouse gas emissions inventories, setting carbon emission reduction targets, developing climate transition strategies, verifying carbon emissions, and assessing climate risks.

You will conduct complex analyses and research to create and contribute to client deliverables and will be trained in our approach to client work and across all our services and methodologies. You will significantly contribute to the planning and implementation of client projects as an experienced contributor or technical lead.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the end-to-end process of developing clients’ annual sustainability and ESG reports in partnership with a cross-functional team of stakeholders.
• Manage quantitative data collection processes including primary and secondary data, ESG initiatives surveys, perform greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) accounting and verification.
• Deliver on end-to-end Science Based Targets workstreams, from carbon footprint baseline year calculations to carbon reduction forecasting / pathways and submission to the SBTi.
• Assess climate-related risks, including physical and transition risks.
• Perform research on climate policies and industry practices.
• Conduct analyses of climate-related data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare presentations, reports, workbooks, and other client deliverables.
• Support stakeholder engagement interviews across a variety of functions and industries to gather underreported or new ESG performance data and information.
• Contribute to firm internal efforts including business development, thought leadership, and administrative activities.

Successful Candidates Would

• Have previous experience in corporate sustainability/ESG reporting, climate consulting, or general management consulting, with a demonstrated interest in ESG and climate issues.
• Understand sustainability, ESG, and climate accounting, management, and disclosure standards and regulatory frameworks such as SASB, TCFD, IFRS, GRESB, ISO 14064, CDP, SBTi, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CA SB 253, CA SB 261, and EU CSRD.
• Have experience with ESG ratings providers and assessments such as ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, S&P Global CSA, and GRESB.
• Have experience and knowledge of the GHG Protocol and related standards (e.g., Scope 2 Standard, Product Standard, Scope 3 Standard, etc.).
• Understand how to implement sustainability, ESG, SBTi, and net zero initiatives, with a particular interest in ESG and climate risk assessment and ESG data management.
• Have strong analytical, technical, and database management skills.
• Be able to communicate and give presentations effectively and professionally.
• Possess strong writing and editing abilities.
• Have advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills. Experience with Power Query, Power BI, SQL, or Python is a plus, though not required.
• Background in statistics, data modeling, or business analytics
• Familiarity with AI tools and prompt engineering, with an interest in integrating AI and automation into day-to-day workflows
• Be comfortable executing multiple projects and high-quality deliverables simultaneously, with excellent time management skills and a strong sense of prioritization.
• Be committed to learning new concepts and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment.

Role Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 2-3 years of relevant professional experience (i.e., climate change, sustainability and ESG, management consulting, data modeling, business analytics)
• GHG Protocol familiarity and training
• All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Our Interview Process

We personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll reach out via email within a couple of days to start the conversation. From there, our hiring process includes:

• 30-minute video interview with our Global People Practice Partner
• Data-Aptitude Assignment or Case study exercise
• 45-minute video interview with member(s) of our Sustainability Team
• Final 30-minute video interview with Sustainability Senior Leadership Team

An Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, marital status, familial status, caregiver status, pregnancy, reproductive health decisions, veteran status, unemployment status, arrest or conviction record, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.