Carbon Accounting Associate

About Green Project: Green Project is a SaaS-based carbon accounting and ESG data management platform, explicitly designed to support organizations earlier in their sustainability journey engage with, and improve upon, their environmental performance data. Under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers and employees, businesses—especially small- and medium-sized businesses—are becoming empowered to calculate and report on their GHG emissions and other key ESG KPIs, however, many lack the resourcing, budget, and expertise to stand up a data-driven ESG program in-house. 

Using Green Project’s platform, businesses of any size can begin tracking and monitoring their sustainability data via our streamlined onboarding processes, flexible data collection tools & automation, and accessible analytics & reporting features. Ultimately, our platform provides the intuitive launchpad that many companies need to begin tracking and reducing their corporate footprint, then consistently strengthen their commitment to decarbonization as their ESG ownership, education, and accountability grows over time. 

Job Overview: Join Green Project as a Carbon Reporting Associate and be a part of a fast-growing, remote-first climate tech company that's empowering businesses of all ESG maturities to kickstart or deepen their commitment to sustainability. As a crucial member of our Customer Success team, you'll be at the forefront of both (i) externally defining, quantifying, analyzing and reporting on our client’s GHG footprints, and (ii) internally bolstering our methodological rigor, breadth of disclosure, and data management processes. By overseeing clients’ GHG inventories end-to-end, offering targeted, right sized decarbonization advice, and shaping our growing practice at Green Project, this role provides unparalleled exposure to the burgeoning field of carbon accounting and opportunity for upward mobility and personal ownership. 

Responsibilities: 

Client Communication: 

• Collaborate closely with clients to facilitate their understanding of optimal data collection methods, sharing how they can effectively leverage the capabilities of our Green Project software given their existing ESG controls and stakeholder landscape. 
• Provide expert advice on defining operational boundaries to ensure accurate and meaningful data incorporation. 
• Communicate the far-reaching impact of our work, helping clients recognize the significance of their emissions generation and the key next steps they can take towards data-driven decarbonization. 

Data Ingestion and Analysis: 

• Manage data inputs with significant attention to detail, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and documentation necessary for enterprise-grade, audit ready carbon footprints. 
• Utilize Excel to calculate Scope 1-3 emissions in conjunction with our software, demonstrating proficiency in the GHG Protocol. Training opportunities are available for further skill enhancement. 
• Replicate and review prior emission inventories, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the GHG Protocol and other leading region- or industry-specific frameworks, where relevant. 
• Collaborate closely with your team to uphold data accuracy, fostering a culture of precision and excellence. 
• Produce compelling onboarding reports and presentations, leveraging strong presentation skills to convey complex information effectively. 
• Drive continual process improvement in Green Project’s data acquisition, cleaning, and conversion by cementing learnings from client onboardings into company best practices 

Methodology Improvements: 

• Maintain and expand databases housing GHG emission factors, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our methodology. 
• Stay informed about emerging sustainability standards and protocols, embodying a product-oriented mindset that enables you to advise our developers on software refinements aligned with industry advancements. 
• Participate actively in continuing education opportunities, such as webinars, to stay at the forefront of sustainability trends and analytical techniques. 

Requirements: 

• 2+ years in carbon accounting, GHG/decarbonization modeling, LCA analysis, or a related field strongly recommended 
• Deep understanding of carbon accounting methodologies and regulations, including the GHG Protocol (or willingness to learn fast!). 
• Experience with a SaaS-based environmental or sustainability data management provider a plus, but not required 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a relentless focus on client success. 
• Clear passion for the environment, eye for impact, and enthusiasm to positively shape Green Project's climate management practices 
• High adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, independent startup environment 
• Strong excel skills 
• Excellent communication skills - comfort describing your work at varying levels of sophistication 
• Proven research ability to solve problems and continue to expand your knowledge 
• Excitement for and comfort with collaboration – demonstrated ability to work well with others to manage time and team capacity. 
• Experience with BPA and data transformation/pipeline tools like Stitch/Glue/Snowflake/internal tooling a plus, but not required
• Undergraduate degree in Climate Studies, Environmental Studies, Energy Studies, Business, Finance, Economics, or a related field

Salary Range:   

$70,000-90,000 base. Actual base pay may vary based on various factors such as location, job-related knowledge, skills, level and experience. The base pay is just one component of the total competitive compensation package for employees. 

What We Offer: 

• A dynamic and fast-paced work environment, with significant opportunities for growth and professional development. 
• The chance to be part of and lead a growing, fast-moving team while making a significant impact on the environment. 
• A competitive salary and benefits package. 
• A supportive and inclusive culture, with a focus on collaboration and teamwork. 
• A remote-first work environment and flexible scheduling 

Remote Work 

Green Project embraces remote work, with a team of talented individuals based across the US in Colorado, East Coast states, and several other countries. All US applicants must be based in Colorado or East Coast states. Our largest presence is in NYC, where employees are invited to join occasional in-person working days. However, attendance is never required

If you're passionate about sustainability and have a track record of success in carbon accounting (or a desire to pivot into climate tech!), we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our team and help our clients achieve their sustainability goals. 

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Green Project we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles. 

Green Project Technologies, Inc is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.