Sustainability Analyst

CodeGreen; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

401(k) with employer matching

Professional development reimbursement

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Job summary

CodeGreen is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to join the ESG Strategy Team within the High Performing Buildings Practice. You will support sustainability strategy, reporting, disclosure, and advisory engagements for real estate clients, collaborating with project teams to respond to evolving investor expectations and regulatory requirements.

You will build ESG expertise through research, data analysis and effective project coordination, contributing to a range of client engagements and internal

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, real estate, public policy, engineering, or related field.
• 1–2 years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, real estate, consulting or related area.
• Experience with GRESB, SASB, GRI, IFRS/ISSB, SFDR, UNPRI or similar frameworks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support sustainability disclosures, assessments, reports and framework-aligned content for real estate clients.
• Assist with GRESB submissions, evidence review, and action planning.
• Prepare and refine client-ready presentations, trackers and narratives.
• Conduct research on standards, regulations and ESG topics relevant to engagements.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information and translate into concise insights.

Skills

Data analysis

Research

Report writing

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in sustainability or related field

Advanced degree or professional credential a plus

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

ESG Strategy Team – High Performing Buildings Practice
New York, NY | Washington, DC | Boston, MA | Remote
Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00

Are you passionate about sustainability and interested in helping organizations turn evolving ESG expectations into meaningful action? If you’re analytical, detail-oriented, and excited to grow your expertise while contributing to impactful client work, we want to hear from you!

CodeGreen, a Pinchin company, makes buildings and environments better. We are a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm with offices across North America. Our teams bring together expertise in environmental services, compliance, building science and resiliency, sustainability, special inspections, and fire & life safety. We help clients create safe, healthy, and higher performing places through solutions that reflect innovation, care, and deep technical insight.

At CodeGreen, we empower our people to uphold unwavering principles and work with purpose to create better outcomes for our clients, communities, and environments.

CodeGreen is seeking a Sustainability Analyst to join our ESG Strategy Team within the High Performing Buildings Practice. The role reports to the Associate Director, ESG Strategy.

Overview

At CodeGreen, our Higher Performing Buildings team helps clients improve the safety, efficiency, sustainability, and resilience of their facilities. By combining expertise in building science, energy performance, building performance standards, sustainability regulations, and asset optimization, we help organizations make informed decisions that enhance occupant well-being, reduce risk, and maximize long‑term value. This role supports that mission by delivering solutions that improve building performance and contribute to healthier, more sustainable, and higher-performing environments.

As a Sustainability Analyst, you will support sustainability strategy, reporting, disclosure, and advisory engagements for real estate clients. Working closely with Project Managers, clients, and multidisciplinary project teams, you will combine research, data analysis, report writing, and project coordination to help clients respond to evolving investor expectations, voluntary frameworks, regulatory requirements, and organizational sustainability priorities. This role offers the opportunity to build your ESG expertise while taking on increasing responsibility across a variety of client engagements.

Your Impact as a Sustainability Analyst

• Support the preparation of sustainability disclosures, assessments, reports, and framework‑aligned content for real estate companies, funds, and portfolios.
• Assist with GRESB submissions and related evidence review, performance analysis, gap identification, and action planning.
• Contribute to sustainability reporting and disclosure work aligned with applicable frameworks and client needs, including GRI, SASB, IFRS or ISSB, SFDR, and UNPRI.
• Review source documentation, organize supporting evidence, and help maintain clear records of assumptions, methodologies, references, and approvals.
• Perform quality‑control reviews to confirm that deliverables are technically accurate, internally consistent, clearly written, and ready for client use.
• Conduct research on sustainability standards, reporting frameworks, market practices, regulations, and emerging ESG topics relevant to client engagements.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative information, identify key findings, and translate technical material into concise, client‑ready insights.
• Support greenhouse gas inventories, target‑setting analyses, climate risk assessments, stakeholder engagement, materiality assessments, and verification‑related work, based on project needs and experience.
• Prepare and refine presentations, reports, trackers, templates, narratives, and other project deliverables using established quality and formatting standards.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal tools, templates, methodologies, research libraries, and repeatable project resources.
• Assist Project Managers in all aspects of project delivery, including work planning, project team coordination, meeting preparation, administrative tasks, and production of deliverables.
• Complete assigned work under the guidance of a Project Manager while independently managing defined tasks, deadlines, follow‑ups, and quality checks.
• Track multiple concurrent project tasks, maintain awareness of overall project schedules and dependencies, and communicate status, questions, and potential risks in a timely manner.
• Participate in client and project‑team meetings, document decisions and action items, and support clear follow‑through across internal and external stakeholders.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including client communications, project updates, working files, data sources, evidence, and compliance records.
• Help provide a best‑in‑class client experience through responsiveness, professionalism, sound judgment, and consistently high‑quality work products.
• Other duties as assigned.

Disclaimer

This job description may not be inclusive of all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the job described, and may be amended at any time at the sole discretion the company.

What You’ll Bring To CodeGreen

• Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental science, business, real estate, public policy, engineering, communications, or a related field.
• A relevant advanced degree, professional credential, or progress toward certification is a plus.
• Equivalent combinations of education and directly relevant professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of one to two years of professional experience in sustainability, ESG reporting, real estate, consulting, corporate responsibility, climate, or a related field.
• Professional experience with one or more of the following: GRESB, sustainability reports, SBTi target setting, GRI or SASB indexing, IFRS or ISSB reporting, climate risk assessments, SFDR, stakeholder engagement, double materiality assessments, ISO 14064 verification, greenhouse gas inventories, UNPRI, or sustainability consulting.
• Collaborative team orientation and the ability to work effectively with Project Managers, peers, clients, and multidisciplinary contributors.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to organize information and communicate technical concepts in a practical, client‑ready manner.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and organizational skills, with a consistent focus on quality and accuracy.
• Proactive and dependable work style, with the judgment to ask questions, surface risks, and move assigned work forward.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, adapt to changing project needs, and meet deadlines across multiple concurrent assignments.
• Curiosity, openness to feedback, and a strong willingness to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, particularly Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience organizing and analyzing data in Excel is highly preferred.
• Familiarity with the real estate industry and common sustainability data, reporting, and disclosure processes is preferred.
• Ability to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, and the ability to pass a company physical.

For Current Employees

Current employees are encouraged to speak with HR for information on the application process.

Compensation And Assessment

Pay ranges are listed as required by law. Final compensation reflects each candidate’s education, experience, qualifications, and work location.

As part of our recruitment process, we use AI technology to support a fair and consistent evaluation of all applicants.

What makes CodeGreen different?

We offer competitive salaries and great benefits. What sets us apart is our commitment to people and purpose. You will join a team that values curiosity, integrity, and learning. You will grow alongside supportive leaders and subject matter experts who want you to succeed.

CodeGreen offers a competitive total compensation package. We offer a comprehensive Benefit package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a Health Savings Account, an employer funded Health Reimbursement Account, as well as a Dependent Care FSA ensuring flexible options. With a strong 401(k) plan and employer matching, we help you secure your financial future. Additionally, we back your professional growth by reimbursing association fees and providing ample resources for ongoing development—all to keep you leading in your field.

Additional Information

• Some positions may involve online testing during the recruitment process.
• No agency phone calls please.
• We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CodeGreen provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for current and future employment and prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

If you require reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

We make buildings and environments better.