Sustainability Consultant

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Remote Sustainability Consultant calculating carbon footprints and producing client reports for UK businesses. Advising on emissions reduction, science-based targets, and net zero roadmaps.

Responsibilities:

  • Collect, verify, and analyse client activity data (energy use, travel, waste, procurement, etc.) to calculate organisational carbon footprints (Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions)
  • Apply recognised methodologies and standards such as GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, SECR, and PAS 2060
  • Produce clear, well-structured carbon footprint reports for client boards, investors, or regulatory submission
  • Translate technical findings into practical, prioritised emissions-reduction recommendations tailored to each client's sector and operations
  • Support clients with target-setting, including Science Based Targets, and net zero roadmaps
  • Stay current with UK and international sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, and best practice
  • Liaise directly with clients to gather data, present findings, and answer queries
  • Manage multiple client projects concurrently and meet agreed deadlines
  • Contribute to internal tools, templates, and calculation methodologies to improve efficiency and consistency

Requirements:

  • Proven experience calculating carbon footprints using the GHG Protocol or equivalent methodology
  • Strong Excel/data analysis skills
  • Experience with carbon accounting software (e.g. SINAI, Watershed, Normative, or similar) advantageous
  • Excellent written communication skills, with demonstrable experience producing professional reports
  • Ability to translate complex technical data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences
  • Strong attention to detail and comfort working with large datasets
  • Good working knowledge of UK sustainability regulation and reporting requirements (e.g. SECR, TCFD, CSRD if working with EU-linked clients)