Senior / Principal Consultant - Carbon and Decarbonization - Sustainability Advisory (m/w/d)

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of climate-related market and technology disruptions, policy changes, and consumer trends that drive decarbonization. Our goal is to support companies in creating long-term value through sustainable business models, innovative technologies, and effective carbon strategies.

Location: Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg or Berlin

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

About the role:

• Experience with climate change aspects, including GHG assessments, Science-Based Targets, net-zero strategies, and decarbonization roadmaps, is essential.
• Experience with LCA, PCF, EPD, Product Sustainability, and Circularity is desirable.
• Lead and manage large, global projects, ensuring client satisfaction and profitability.
• Provide expert guidance on strategic ESG-related matters by leveraging our global pool of subject matter experts.
• Foster innovation and drive growth within a dynamic and collaborative team.
• Support the development and delivery of clients’ post-investment portfolio company ESG programs, working alongside clients' ESG, investment, and operating teams, as well as portfolio company management teams.
• Offer insights, guidance, and support to clients and portfolio company management on integrating ESG and impact considerations into broader business practices and models to ensure long-term sustainable business value creation.
• Develop repeatable processes, frameworks, toolkits, assessment scorecards, and other resources for clients and support their implementation across investment portfolios.
• Demonstrate expertise in frameworks and regulatory drivers, including TCFD, CBAM, RED II/III, CEAP, and EU Green Deal components (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, and CSRD).
• Exhibit the ability to identify and manage commercial and operational risks, from project conception through to delivery.
• Ensure client satisfaction through effective project communication and engagement, high-quality deliverables, and translating complex technical topics into actionable commercial insights and opportunities.
• Provide strong leadership skills, emphasizing engagement, sound decision-making, and effective execution.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred in a relevant field such as Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business Administration, Engineering, Economics, or a related discipline.

• Junior roles: At least 2-4 years of relevant experience.
• Senior roles: 8+ years of experience, with a proven track record of leading projects, developing client relationships, and delivering results.
• Demonstrated experience in ESG advisory, sustainability consulting, private market investment advisory, or related fields.
• Strong knowledge of ESG frameworks and regulatory drivers, including TCFD, EU Green Deal components (SFDR, EU Taxonomy, CSRD), ESG Data Convergence Initiative, IRIS+, Impact Management Project, and Operating Principles for Impact Management.
• Experience with climate change aspects such as GHG assessments, Science-Based Targets, net zero strategies, and decarbonization roadmaps (preferred).
• Familiarity with sustainability and ESG performance improvement tools and methodologies, including value creation planning, supply chain assessments, and sustainability certifications.
• Exceptional project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver within deadlines.
• Excellent German and English language skills.

Benefits:

• Work at one of Germany's top employers: Checkout Kununu.
• Attractive salary + profit sharing: We value your performance.
• Flexible working hours: Customize your workday.
• 30 days of vacation: Generous relaxation time for your work-life balance.
• Company pension plan: For a secure future.
• Deutschland-Ticket: Sustainable travel within the country.
• Home office equipment: Efficient work from home.
• Workcation and sabbatical models: Time off for personal development.
• Job bike program: Sustainable mobility option.
• Diverse work models: Onsite, hybrid, or remote as agreed.
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to more than 8,000 sports studios.
• Additional benefits: EAP, workplace glasses, corporate benefits, and more.

To Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

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