Principal Consultant - Decarbonization

Anthesis Group; United States; On-site; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Retirement plan with 3% match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

PTO and sick leave

Travel Insurance

Job summary

Anthesis Group, based in the United States, is seeking a Principal Consultant to lead decarbonization client engagements within the Climate & Nature Solutions advisory. You will model science-based targets, develop decarbonization strategies, and support business growth through proposals and bids.

The role requires strong client management, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across global teams to deliver value and sustainable outcomes for diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in decarbonization, climate strategy, sustainability consulting, or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Direct experience developing and modeling Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
• Deep understanding of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidance and requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in Scope 3 emissions assessment, modeling, and reduction strategies.
• Experience designing and implementing corporate decarbonization strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of GHG Accounting principles and GHG Protocol requirements.
• Ability to translate decarbonization initiatives into commercially viable and value-creating business models.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams with climate and sustainability decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements to advise and implement decarbonization solutions.
• Manage and deliver target-setting and decarbonization projects with analyses, client reports, and presentations.
• Grow client relationships by proactively identifying opportunities to expand existing engagements.
• Lead and support the development of proposals and competitive bids.
• Contribute to service offerings and share best practices across the team.

Skills

Decarbonization

Climate strategy

Sustainability consulting

Science-Based Targets (SBTi)

Scope 3 emissions

Client engagement

Project management

Communication and presentation

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in STEM

Job description

Department: Climate & Nature Solutions : Advisory

Location: United States

Compensation: $102,000 - $131,000 / year

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Key Responsibilities

We are looking for a Principal Consultant to join our Decarbonization team, which sits within the Climate & Nature global business line. In this role, you will be responsible for leading client engagements to advise and implement innovative solutions supporting clients to plan and act on decarbonization. You will join a dedicated team that serves clients across our focus sectors of technology, food & agriculture, financial services, healthcare, and retail & apparel. You will provide technical expertise, including modelling science-based targets and developing decarbonization strategies for our clients, and support future business growth through proposal development and leading competitive bidding.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and deliver target-setting and decarbonization projects, including technical analyses, client reports, and presentations that support strategic decision-making and deliver impactful outcomes.
• Build and grow client relationships by proactively identifying opportunities to expand existing engagements.
• Lead and support the development of proposals and competitive bids.
• Demonstrate technical expertise, preferably including technology sector topics such as cloud computing, data centers, and AI-related impacts.
• Contribute to the development of service offerings to address evolving market needs while sharing best practices across the team.
• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture.
• Collaborate effectively across geographic and cultural boundaries.
• Contribute to Anthesis' innovation and thought leadership in corporate climate action.
• Provide technical expertise in science-based target modelling and the requirements of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and other relevant frameworks
• Lead complex target-setting and decarbonization planning projects, including Scope 3.
• Develop value-creating decarbonization plans aligned with clients' strategic objectives.
• Advise clients on translating decarbonization initiatives into long-term business value.
• Apply sector expertise across one or more of the following industries: Technology, Food & Agriculture, Financial Services, Healthcare, or Retail & Apparel.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• 5+ years of professional experience in decarbonization, climate strategy, sustainability consulting, or related fields.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
• Direct experience developing and modeling Science-Based Targets (SBTi).
• Deep understanding of Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) guidance and requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in Scope 3 emissions assessment, modeling, and reduction strategies.
• Experience designing and implementing corporate decarbonization strategies and roadmaps.
• Strong knowledge of GHG Accounting principles and GHG Protocol requirements.
• Ability to translate decarbonization initiatives into commercially viable and value-creating business models.
• Experience supporting senior leadership teams with climate and sustainability decision-making.
• Sector experience in one or more of the following industries: Technology, Food & Agriculture, Retail, and Apparel.
• Strong client management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proven project management capabilities, ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction.
• Ability to challenge clients constructively while delivering meaningful sustainability outcomes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and consulting skills.
• Strong understanding of corporate sustainability challenges, climate risks, and transition opportunities.
• Active and collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience using digital tools and analytical platforms related to decarbonization and emissions management.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and critical-thinking capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced consulting environment.
• High level of organization, attention to detail, and commitment to quality.
• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.