Senior Decarbonization Strategy Lead

Anthesis Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Anthesis Group in the United States seeks a Principal Consultant to lead decarbonization engagements, advising clients across technology, food & agriculture, financial services, healthcare and retail sectors. You will model science-based targets, develop decarbonization roadmaps, and support growth through proposals and bids.

The role requires 5+ years in decarbonization or climate strategy, with a STEM degree and strong client management.

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 (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.

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

Decarbonization

Climate strategy

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Client management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in STEM

Tools

Analytical platforms

Job description

Anthesis Group in the United States seeks a Principal Consultant to lead decarbonization engagements, advising clients across technology, food & agriculture, financial services, healthcare and retail sectors. You will model science-based targets, develop decarbonization roadmaps, and support growth through proposals and bids.

The role requires 5+ years in decarbonization or climate strategy, with a STEM degree and strong client management.