Sustainability And Climate Consultant

Summary

Join 3R Sustainability, a leading consulting firm focused on sustainability and carbon reduction, as a GHG and Climate Consultant. This client-facing role involves delivering high-quality services, including calculating GHG inventories and product carbon footprints, setting GHG targets, conducting climate risk assessments, and preparing reports. You will work with clients to develop and implement sustainability programs, contributing to business development and creating internal tools. The position requires a strong understanding of sustainability principles, data analysis, and excellent communication skills. 3R offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional development. The role is remote with optional hybrid work in Pittsburgh. Part-time or contractor arrangements may be considered.

Requirements

• BA/BSc in sustainability, engineering, or related field, with a well-rounded understanding of business
• At least 2+ years of related work experience
• Experience working directly with clients
• Have experience with corporate GHG inventories (scope 1, 2, 3) and product carbon footprints (PCF)
• Have experience with climate risk assessments and utilizing different climate scenarios to assess the impact and likelihood of transition and physical risks
• Background working with large data sets and proven ability to analyze, interpret, and communicate findings
• Skilled in data science and data visualization
• Demonstrated ability to assimilate and analyze operational and environmental data for compliance, indicators, and trends
• Understand the connection between high-performance buildings, carbon reduction, and the business case of sustainability
• Professional writing skills and the ability to translate scientific data and metrics into compelling “sustainability stories”
• Must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer

Responsibilities

• Gather data to calculate scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas inventories
• Gather data to calculate scope 3, beyond a spend-based methodology or screening
• Calculate carbon product footprints (PCF) for clients
• Analyze environmental trend data (e.g., energy/GHG emissions/water/waste) to identify opportunities for improvement, set reduction targets, and define action plans to achieve goals
• Develop roadmaps to achieve both reduction targets and net zero commitments
• Provide appropriate data and analysis to help clients set Science-Based Targets and submit to SBTi
• Support sustainability program development (internally and with suppliers) to drive reduction in areas of greatest impact
• Conduct climate risk assessments covering transition and physical risks using different climate scenarios (e.g., Shared Socio-economic Pathways, Representative Concentration Pathways, etc.) and quantifying financial impacts of identified risks
• Lead efforts with clients to prepare CDP submissions and regulatory reporting requirements (e.g. CA Climate Disclosure SB 261)
• Create CDP improvement plans post CDP submission to help clients continue to improve their sustainability programs
• Draft and edit IFRS S2 / TCFD content for client reports and third-party questionnaires
• Prepare/approve language to respond to rating agency and/or customer questionnaires on behalf of clients
• Create dynamic and innovative analytics-driven deliverables, including dashboards, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports
• Support senior colleagues in business development, including proposal writing, and in the development of work plans, schedules, and budgets for the delivery of client projects
• Support collaboration with clients through the development of tools and deliverables
• Generate case studies, articles, presentations, and videos related to 3R’s work as needed for business development
• Deliver tasks on time, within budget, and assist project managers to ensure that projects perform against targets and deadlines
• Work on several differing projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Have project management experience
• Have experience with calculating Life Cycle Assessments (LCAs) and/or product innovation
• Have experience in VBA in excel and creating dashboards in PowerBI
• Hold certificate(s) in GHG accounting, carbon management and/or GHG measurement, reporting and verification
• Have experience with GHG verification or third-party assurance
• Hold a master’s degree in sustainability and/or business, or equivalent certifications
• Must possess a current and valid US work authorization

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision and wellness benefits
• 100% employer-paid health care insurance for employees
• 401K with a 3% Company match
• Extensive professional development and training opportunities
• 5 weeks PTO plus paid holidays
• Paid maternity/ paternity leave
• Paid volunteer time
• Flexible working hours can be discussed to accommodate time zones, but majority of client and teamwork occur between 9:00am-5:00pm EST