Principal Climate Change & Disclosure Strategist

ERM; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Disclosure, to steer credible climate programs for Fortune 500 and major organizations.

Based in a preferred location (Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC) in a hybrid work environment, you will lead inventories, assurance readiness, and decarbonization strategies while mentoring a growing team of climate professionals.

Qualifications

• 6+ years in climate and sustainability consulting or related fields.
• Deep expertise in the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 across Scopes 1–3.
• Experience with ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP and TCFD.
• Experience in sustainability assurance or assurance readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead GHG inventories under the GHG Protocol and ISO 14064-1 across Scopes 1, 2 and 3.
• Advise on target setting, decarbonization pathways, and emissions analyses.
• Guide clients through ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP, TCFD and U.S. state disclosure requirements.
• Lead assurance-readiness and pre-assurance work, including gaps assessments.
• Design standardized, scalable offerings and toolkits for climate engagements.
• Lead multiple engagements from scoping to delivery.

Skills

GHG Protocol

ISO 14064-1

Executive communication

Excel/PowerPoint

Digital emissions platforms

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Emissions platform

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Disclosure, to steer credible climate programs for Fortune 500 and major organizations.

Based in a preferred location (Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC) in a hybrid work environment, you will lead inventories, assurance readiness, and decarbonization strategies while mentoring a growing team of climate professionals.