ERM is seeking an ambitious and motivated Consultant with a passion for sustainability to join our Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CSCC) team based in Utrecht and help corporate and financial services sector clients to create long-term value by managing the opportunities and mitigate the risks posed by low carbon economy transition and other sustainability issues.
Our CSCC team has been established for more than five years and is widely recognized for delivering high quality and technically challenging projects across the full range of climate-related services. Our work includes supporting clients in the development and implementation of greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories and reduction targets, energy and carbon regulatory compliance, and advising on climate-related strategy and policy, including issues within both energy transition and physical risk.
The role
We have a global client base, and you will be exposed to an international environment. Your time will be split between supporting client projects and developing knowledge and assets within the field of sustainability and the low carbon economy transition.
On client projects, you will work alongside a team of professionals to help clients in the financial and corporate sectors solving challenges in the field of, but not limited to, climate change inventories and target setting, LCA studies, sustainability strategy development and execution, sustainability ambition and target setting and sustainable finance. Your responsibilities could include, for example: review/analyze GHG data and undertake calculations, performance evaluation, define GHG targets based on science, identify recommendations to improve sustainability performance, prepare client reports and presentations.
About you
To be successful in this role you will bring:
- Relevant technical degree.
- Relevant experience in sustainability consulting / ESG strategy and roadmaps/climate change / related industry position.
- Good experience and knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles, mechanisms, methodologies, and schemes, e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO etc.,
- Able to proactively identify and suggest suitable methodologies for GHG inventories and target setting and articulate why they are the preferred method both internally and to clients.
- Knowledge of climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy, and the key climate, and ESG, related regulatory, supervisory, and market (e.g., net zero) drivers for our clients.
- Experience of managing small/mid-sized projects or tasks within larger projects.
- Efficient and effective project planning (managing work and deliverables).
- Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Good technical writing skills and ability to synthesize reports to a very high standard.
- Fluent in Dutch and English.
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To Apply
ERM has enduring values, which are fundamental to our business conduct. We are passionate about our people, their safety, well-being, and development. ERMers take accountability, are client focused, and collaborate with colleagues across geographies.
We aim to build an inclusive culture by identifying, acquiring, developing, and retaining a highly skilled and high-performing workforce which reflects the diverse global marketplace in which we operate, regardless of gender, ethnicity, religious preference, sexual orientation, physical attributes, or educational background. If you are interested in the position and share our values, please, apply through the link submitting a CV in English.
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ERM is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive, it’s an essential part of what makes ERM a great place to build a career and helps us create better solutions for our clients.
We welcome talent from all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’re here to support you. Our commitment doesn’t stop at hiring. Once you join us, we’ll ensure you have the tools, support, and adjustments needed to succeed and feel a true sense of belonging. Learn more about our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) efforts by visiting our website or exploring our 2025 Sustainability Report..
Skills Required
- Experience preparing Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG inventories
- Knowledge of carbon accounting and decarbonization/net-zero strategy development
- Familiarity with ESG reporting and climate-related regulatory frameworks (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, IFRS S2)
- Ability to conduct data analysis, benchmarking, research and prepare technical reports
- Experience supporting climate risk assessments and target setting
- Collaborative project delivery and client-facing/support skills, including proposal development
What We Do
Sustainability is our business. As the world’s largest specialist sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with clients to operationalize sustainability at pace and scale, deploying a unique combination of strategic transformation and technical delivery capabilities. This approach helps clients to accelerate the integration of sustainability at every level of their business. With more than 50 years of experience, ERM’s diverse team of 8000+ experts in 40 countries and territories helps clients create innovative solutions to their sustainability challenges, unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations
