Scope 3 Certification Manager (m/f/d)

The Scope 3 Certification Manager at Klim is tasked with leading the design and implementation of a comprehensive suite of certification options focused on Scope 3, LCA/footprinting, and agricultural insetting, aligning these with Klim's product offerings. Additionally, this role involves building strategic relationships with certification bodies, interpreting standards to create customer-centric solutions, managing project timelines, and ensuring compliance across all certification processes.

To be a successful Scope 3 Certification Manager at Klim, candidates should hold a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science, sustainability, agriculture, or a related field. It's essential to have experience with LCA, footprinting, GHG emissions quantification, and project certification management, ideally within carbon farming or sustainable agriculture. Understanding major Scope 3 standards and having excellent project management and communication skills are also key.

Klim is dedicated to fostering an environment that nurtures personal and professional growth. The Scope 3 Certification Manager will have the opportunity to work closely with the leadership team to shape the company's future. Additionally, the role provides a high degree of creative freedom and autonomy in project ownership, ensuring that employees can develop their skills and contribute actively to impactful projects.

Certification strategies in Klim's operations play a crucial role in establishing trust and credibility among stakeholders in sustainable agriculture. By developing comprehensive and flexible certification frameworks aligned with recognized standards, Klim can effectively validate its footprinting processes and ensure that its solutions meet regulatory requirements. This is essential for driving the adoption of sustainable practices across agricultural supply chains.

As a Scope 3 Certification Manager at Klim, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, participation in our VSIP program, and various benefits, including membership in the Urban Sports Club and a company pension scheme. The role also offers a flexible hybrid work model and opportunities to collaborate on impactful climate initiatives while being part of a diverse and inclusive team.

Scope 3 emissions encompass indirect greenhouse gas emissions that occur in a company’s value chain, including those related to production, transportation, and disposal of products, as well as supply chain activities. A solid answer should reflect your understanding of how these emissions impact overall sustainability and how they can be measured or reduced effectively.

In your response, detail any specific projects or roles where you've conducted Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) or utilized footprinting methodologies. Mention particular standards you've adhered to and how you've leveraged LCA to inform decision-making within agricultural or sustainability contexts.

It's important to express your proactive approach to professional development. Discuss specific publications, organizations, or conferences you follow to stay informed about certification standards in Scope 3 emissions, LCA, or sustainable agriculture, and mention how this knowledge has influenced your past work.

Choose a project that showcases your project management skills, focusing on the challenges faced, how you navigated them, and the outcomes achieved. Be sure to highlight your role in planning, stakeholder engagement, and the relevance of certification frameworks used in the project.

Share a clear example of how you took the time to understand client needs and how you designed a solution that effectively met those needs while ensuring compliance with relevant standards. Discuss the feedback you received and how it impacted the overall relationship with that client.

Discuss your networking strategies, emphasizing the importance of proactive engagement and ongoing communication with certification bodies. Mention how you would identify key stakeholders and create value through collaboration in advancing certification standards.

Highlight your knowledge of sustainable practices within agriculture, such as regenerative agriculture, cover cropping, and reduced tillage, which can enhance soil health and sequester carbon. This shows your understanding of practical applications that align with Klim’s mission.

Emphasize the importance of understanding the standard's requirements and your strategic approach to ensuring compliance. Discuss the processes of monitoring, validating, and reporting that will help achieve ISO 14067 standards within Klim’s framework.

Illustrate your ability to assess project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation. Discuss tools you use for project tracking and how you communicate with teams to keep projects on track without sacrificing quality or compliance.

Convey your passion for sustainability and how Klim's mission aligns with your values. Discuss specific aspects of Klim’s work that intrigue you, such as their innovative practices in agriculture, commitment to carbon reduction, or the collaborative environment they foster.