Senior Sustainability Consultant
7 months ago
Sustainability is a diverse and dynamic field. As such, not two projects are the same. In addition, BDO is growing its sustainability service offering and the skills within the team. We are looking for an innovative, self-starter that can share his/her passion for sustainability through research, expertise, and experience with internal and external clients alike. In addition, consulting is a demanding environment. We are looking for a versatile individual that can take on challenges and contribute to the growth of the unit across marketing, business development, client relations and technical spheres.
The purpose of this job is to:
To support the development and growth of the BDO Sustainability unit and the integration of these services within both the local BDO advisory service lines and across our global network.
To effectively support the monitoring of technical advisory work, marketing material, though leadership, research and analysis providing effective advice, support, monitoring and oversight to embed appropriate alignment to global best practices.
**Main Duties and Responsibilities**
- New business/lead generation
- Quality control for reporting
- Project management - including conceptualisation, financial and quality control
- Ensure report are accurate and at appropriate standard before submission to Associate Director and Director
- Mentor and guide subordinates and assist with technical queries
- Build client relationships and portfolio
- Strategic sustainability reporting and risk assessment guidance
- Keep abreast of regulatory and industry trends in the area of energy, water and climate change to develop strategies to ensure BDO can effectively advise clients to appropriately addresses these issues.
**Qualifications, Recognition of Prior Learning, Work Experience, and Knowledge**
Masters level or working towards Masters level (technical ESG/Sustainability/Climate focused)
Hons in any of the below fields non-negotiable
BEng Chemical engineering
BEng Environmental engineering
BA, BSc Environmental Management
BSc Environmental Sciences
BA, BSocSci Social Science
BSc Atmospheric sciences
Economic studies
Development studies
Min 7 years in sustainability/environmental/social/climate consulting (specific focus on technical consulting and advisory work)
- Sustainability consulting experience (reporting, assurance, analysis)
- Climate Change Consulting (climate risk assessment, reporting, greenhouse gas accounting)
- Environmental (environmental auditing, water management and accounting, biodiversity management and accounting)
- Thorough understanding of current sustainability reporting practices: IFRS, ISSB, JSE Guidelines, International reporting
- In-depth understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
- Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill
- Specialist expertise in one/more of the following fields:
- Carbon management
- Climate change adaptation
- Water accounting
- Biodiversity consulting
- Development economics
- Climate change risk assessment
- Sustainability data analysis including energy modelling and climate modelling
- Sustainability and climate change reporting (GRI, SASBI, CDP, TCFD)
- Greenhouse gas accounting
- Carbon target setting and mitigation strategies
- Strong understanding of climate change and related target-setting methodologies
- Thorough understanding of SA GHG regulatory environment: GHG Reporting, Carbon Tax, Climate Change Bill
- Sustainability Assurance
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