Senior Sustainability Manager: Decarbonisation & Circularity

Kinly; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinly, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead climate and circularity initiatives within a global sustainability framework. The role requires coordinating emissions data, driving decarbonisation efforts, and partnering with procurement and operations to embed sustainability across projects.

The successful candidate will manage emissions reporting (Scope 1–3), contribute to climate risk assessments, and support external disclosures such as CDP and EcoVadis while

Qualifications

• Proven experience in environmental management and carbon accounting.
• Experience supporting science-based target implementation.
• Strong understanding of GHG accounting (Scopes 1, 2 & 3) and the GHG Protocol.
• Knowledge of climate target-setting and disclosure frameworks (SBTi, CDP; TCFD-type reporting).
• Understanding of circular economy principles and lifecycle analysis.
• Analytical, with advanced Excel skills; experience with carbon accounting platforms.
• Proven ability to engage cross-functional stakeholders and communicate complex topics clearly.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver Kinly's climate and circularity agenda while supporting the group sustainability strategy.
• Drive the global decarbonisation programme and coordinate emissions reduction initiatives.
• Coordinate data collection and analysis of Scope 1–3 emissions; support external assurance.
• Contribute to climate scenario analyses and financial assessment of climate risks and opportunities.
• Oversee revalidation of emissions targets with SBTi after merger integration.
• Advance resource efficiency and circular economy initiatives across client projects.
• Collaborate with procurement to improve supply chain data collection and standards.
• Support external disclosures such as CDP, EcoVadis and sustainability reporting.
• Monitor regulatory developments and industry best practices related to climate and circularity.

Skills

Environmental management

Carbon accounting

Sustainability programme

Science-based targets

GHG Protocol

SBTi/CDP knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Excel analytics

Clear communication

Project management

Job description

Kinly, based in the United States, seeks a Senior Sustainability Manager to lead climate and circularity initiatives within a global sustainability framework. The role requires coordinating emissions data, driving decarbonisation efforts, and partnering with procurement and operations to embed sustainability across projects.

The successful candidate will manage emissions reporting (Scope 1–3), contribute to climate risk assessments, and support external disclosures such as CDP and EcoVadis while