Climate Strategy & Emissions Analyst

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc.; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking a Climate Change & Sustainability Analyst to grow our Sustainability Practice.

The ideal candidate is a sustainability consulting professional who can deliver technical excellence and strong client relationships on complex projects for a variety of industries. You will calculate Scope 1–3 emissions, support net-zero roadmaps, disclosures, and data quality improvement, and work with teams to develop strategies, engage suppliers, and monitor performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or sustainability field with at least 2 years of professional experience.
• Experience in corporate greenhouse gas accounting and climate change reporting.
• Understanding of sustainability issues and trends in business, especially climate change and greenhouse gas evaluation, reporting and targets.
• Experience with environmental footprints and LCA models is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Calculate Scope 1-3 GHG emissions and develop inventories and management plans.
• Analyze Scope 3 categories, conduct value-chain emissions assessments, support supplier engagement programs, and evaluate data quality improvements.
• Support development of GHG reduction strategies, net-zero roadmaps, science-based targets, and climate transition plans.
• Support climate and sustainability disclosures, reporting, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and validate environmental and sustainability data.
• Evaluate supply chain risks and opportunities related to climate change, water management, and biodiversity.
• Create strategies to engage and educate suppliers on sustainability performance.
• Organize environmental data using databases, spreadsheets, or other software, including internal AI tools.
• Provide subject matter expertise to clientele on greenhouse gas, climate change, and related practices.
• Prepare technical reports and client deliverables.
• Support client communications, project management, and business development.
• Research emerging sustainability regulations and trends.
• Create and monitor corporate responsibility strategies.
• Be flexible to assist on projects outside primary responsibilities.

Skills

Data Analysis Skills

Consulting Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in environmental science, engineering, or sustainability-related field

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

SQL

Python

R

Microsoft Office

Job description

GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. is seeking a Climate Change & Sustainability Analyst to grow our Sustainability Practice.

The ideal candidate is a sustainability consulting professional who can deliver technical excellence and strong client relationships on complex projects for a variety of industries. You will calculate Scope 1–3 emissions, support net-zero roadmaps, disclosures, and data quality improvement, and work with teams to develop strategies, engage suppliers, and monitor performance.