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Consultant, Climate Change (Associate Level)

ERM is seeking an early-to-mid career professional to support its growing Climate Change Advisory team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early career professional to join an expert consulting team and contribute to the development and growth of ERM’s sustainability and climate change business.
ERM, as the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, delivers a wide range of climate change services to support the development of climate strategies across a broad range of industry sectors for global companies and financial institutions. ERM’s climate service expertise includes, among other topics: greenhouse gas inventory accounting and assurance, emission reduction target setting and strategy, and climate-related reporting and disclosure.
As UN Secretary-General António Guterres has stated, “the climate emergency is a race we are losing, but it is a race we can win.” At ERM, we are passionate around contributing to solving the climate crisis and do so by partnering with the world’s leading organizations to help shape a sustainable future.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Collect, manipulate, and analyze large datasets to frame climate topics; including the development of GHG inventories, for a range of audiences.
  • Conduct desk-based research and synthesize information into key themes to develop conclusions and clearly communicate written recommendations.
  • Assist in developing climate change strategies including developing a vision, net zero targets, metrics, and data collection plans.
  • Analyze transition (policy/legal, market, technology, and reputational) and physical climate risks in alignment with the TCFD framework.
  • Support clients responding to the CDP Climate Change, Water, and Forest Questionnaires, DJSI, GRI, and other relevant disclosures.
  • Assist ERM Partners and Project Managers to effectively deliver projects.
  • Stay knowledgeable of trends in the field.
REQUIREMENTS
  • Bachelors’ degree in sustainability, engineering, environmental science, natural resources management, or other relevant disciplines (e.g., applied natural sciences).
  • 2+ years’ experience in climate change consulting or a related industry position.
  • Strong analytical skills, ability to think strategically, analyze and synthesize diverse qualitative and quantitative data and information.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Ability to work well with a range of stakeholders, including diverse project teams, client contacts, government agencies, and non-governmental organizations.
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently, articulate issues and recommend solutions.
  • High level proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs—comfort with complicated Excel formulas, pivot tables, etc., plus ability to present information succinctly and visually in PowerPoint; sophisticated data analysis a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written language skills are essential.
  • Ability to recognize when to ask for help and how to identify appropriate resources to accomplish tasks as needed.
  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Interest in a career in consulting and demonstrates a passion for serving clients.
For the Consultant, Climate Change (Associate Level) position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $72,695 – $81,500. An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs. We also may have instances where employee’s fall outside of the range based on the factors noted above. This job is also eligible for bonus pay.
We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and any other benefits to eligible employees.
You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.
Who We Are:
As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.
At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.
Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.
ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Thank you for your interest in ERM!

Environmental Resources Management (ERM ) manages, maintains, and meters the resources of Mother Earth. The environmental consulting firm offers site development and remediation services, as well as technical services, for water and wastewater man...

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June 10, 2023

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