Principal Climate Disclosure & Decarbonization Leader

ERM; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&

401(k) and other benefits

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Disclosure, to lead complex climate programs for Fortune 500 and others. Based in a preferred location (Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC) in a hybrid setup, you will shape credible, assurance-ready disclosures and decarbonization strategies.

You will mentor teams, develop scalable methodologies, and drive market-leading solutions across frameworks like ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP and TCFD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, atmospheric science, engineering, energy policy, economics or related field or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years (10+ years preferred) of climate/sustainability consulting, assurance, industry or government experience.
• Deep expertise in 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.
• Track record building scalable solutions and delivery models.
• Line management of 5+ staff and a focus on professional development.
• Strong executive communication skills and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead GHG inventories under GHG Protocol and ISO 14064‑1 across Scopes 1–3.
• Advise on target setting (e.g., SBTi) and decarbonization pathways.
• Guide clients through ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP, TCFD and US disclosure requirements.
• Lead assurance-readiness activities, criteria, controls and data gap assessments.
• Perform quantitative analyses using Excel-based models and ERM platforms.
• Direct technical reviews and mentor teams to deliver high-quality outputs.
• Design scalable offerings, templates, and toolkits for climate engagements.
• Lead client engagements with scoping, budgeting, delivery, and governance.
• Mentor staff and lead cross-border project delivery.

Skills

GHG accounting

Executive communication

Team leadership

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ERM is seeking a Principal Consultant, Climate Change & Sustainability Disclosure, to lead complex climate programs for Fortune 500 and others. Based in a preferred location (Boston, MA; Manhattan, NY; Philadelphia, PA; or Washington, DC) in a hybrid setup, you will shape credible, assurance-ready disclosures and decarbonization strategies.

You will mentor teams, develop scalable methodologies, and drive market-leading solutions across frameworks like ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP and TCFD.