Principal Consultant - Decarbonization

Anthesis Group

The Role

Overview

Lead client decarbonization projects, set science‑based targets, and drive strategy

Key Responsibilities

  • decarbonisation planning
  • technical analysis
  • project delivery
  • client development
  • thought leadership
  • service development

Tasks

-Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients. -Growing client relationships, proactively identifying and framing new activations with clients. Leading and/or supporting the development of proposals -Supports in value creating decarbonisation plans that meet the needs of our corporate clients’ senior management and which can be effectively implemented. -Provides expert insights, guidance and support to clients and on how to translate decarbonisation initiatives and projects into value creating business models to ensure long-term sustainable business value creation. -Contributing to Anthesis’ innovation and thought leadership around corporate climate action -Contributing to the development of our service offerings to meet and anticipate evolving market needs, and sharing best practices with the team to transfer knowledge and develop competency -Managing and delivering target and decarbonization projects, including technical analyses, creating client reports and presentations that convey key messages, inform strategic decision-making and deliver impact-led conclusions

Requirements

  • sbti
  • stem degree
  • 5+ years
  • ghg accounting
  • digital tools
  • client management

What You Bring

-Direct experience of modelling science-based targets and detailed knowledge of the requirements of the Science Based Targets Initiative. -STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths) Bachelors/Master’s Degree -Experience in delighting clients within a corporate context while challenging them to deliver maximum sustainability impact -Strong communication and consulting skills; particularly an understanding of the sustainability challenges that organisations face in today’s climate -5+ years’ experience in relevant work -Deep technical knowledge of SBTi guidance, Decarbonisation modelling and implementation (demonstrated experience in Scope 3) within corporate setting. Familiarity with GHG accounting and GHG Protocol requirements. -Demonstrating technical expertise and knowledge, ideally related to technology sector aspects such as cloud computing, data centers, and impacts of AI -Specialises in delivering complex target setting and decarbonisation planning projects, with demonstrated experience in Scope 3. -Experience in one or combination of the following corporate sectors: Technology; Food and Ag; Retail; Apparel with a good understanding of the relevant decarbonisation measures. -Experience with digital tools related to decarbonisation -Excellent client and project management skills -Operating and collaborating effectively with a mindset that transcends geographic and cultural boundaries

Benefits

-Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more. -Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents -An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. -In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits. -Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap. -Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit. -Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company. -Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have. -Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team. -Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance -FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)

The Company

About Anthesis Group

-Founded with the vision of making sustainability a strategic business advantage for clients. -Global presence with a network of experts dedicated to improving environmental performance. -Offers a range of services from environmental assessments to carbon reduction strategies. -Works with businesses, governments, and organizations across diverse industries. -Expertise spans key sectors like energy, water, infrastructure, and commercial real estate. -Known for its hands-on approach and delivering tailored, impactful solutions. -Has successfully partnered with industry leaders to implement transformative sustainability initiatives.

Sector Specialisms

Agribusiness

Financial Services

Government and Public Services

Health and Pharmaceuticals

Technology

Property

Product Sustainability

Circular Economy and Waste

Energy Efficiency

Real Estate Development