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Sustainability Data Scientist

AT CBRE
CBRE

Sustainability Data Scientist

Atlanta, GA

About the Role:

As a CBRE Data Scientist, you will optimize effectiveness and predict outcomes through business, operations, customer, and economic data in order to develop business intelligence.

This job is part of the Data Science & Analytics job function. They are responsible for reviewing data that supports improving effectiveness and predicting outcomes to develop business intelligence.

What You'll Do:

• Manage data across three focus area: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, net zero programs and environmental, social and governance (ESG) voluntary and regulatory reporting.

• Support development of CBRE's GHG inventory by: facilitating an efficient data collection and compilation process across; leveraging technology to analyze large data sets and perform data quality reviews to identify and correct outliers and gaps; and identifying opportunities to improve upon existing data models

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• Become a subject-matter expert in using the Company's enterprise GHG emissions reporting technology platform.

• Enhancing process to calculate and report service-based GHG emissions allocation to our clients.

• Develop internal GHG emissions and sustainability data dashboards to inform decision-making and track progress toward the Company's net zero goal.

• Support data compilation and analysis for other corporate sustainability programs, such as office sustainability certifications, renewable energy procurement, fleet electrification, and office operations sustainability scorecard.

• Collaborate with Director Sustainability Reporting and Corporate Communications Sustainability to improve data management and reporting processes for CBRE's annual Corporate Responsibility Report, sustainability ratings and rankings, and regulatory filings. Enhance data visualization and explore opportunities to leverage AI to interpret data and streamline reporting processes.

• Support auditable processes to compile information and insight from business segment and functional leaders to complete annual climate change risk and opportunity assessment, scenario analysis and double materiality assessment. Develop and maintain reports and dashboards to share insights and support regulatory reporting.

• Provide program management support for the Corporate Sustainability team, maintaining project delivery plans and program dashboards to track progress of key initiatives.

• Work within broad guidelines and policies.

• Explain difficult or sensitive information.

• Perform all responsibilities in a fast paced, constantly evolving environment.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree. Data Scientist Certification, preferred.

• Passion for delivering data insights to advance sustainability performance

• Ability to analyze complex data sets and turn information into insights

• Willingness to establish and maintain data risk management controls

• establishing repeatable processes, workflows, and standard operating procedures

• Direct experience developing data visualization and reports using Power BI and/or Tableau

• Drive to identify opportunities, learn and master new technologies and drive solution

• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products Examples include Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.

• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.

• Understanding of buildings and real estate sector

• Advanced Smartsheet user

• Manipulating data and drawing insights from large datasets using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL)

• Working knowledge of GHG emissions reporting fundamentals and experience with GHG accounting software

• Familiarity with sustainability reporting standards and frameworks

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future

CBRE carefully considers multiple factors to determine compensation, including a candidate's education, training, and experience. The minimum salary for this position is $90,000 annually and the maximum salary for the position is $100,000 annually. The compensation that is offered to a successful candidate will depend on the candidate's skills, qualifications, and experience. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity. We have a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company's success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at recruitingaccommodations@cbre.com or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

NOTE: Some, but not all, of our positions may have an additional requirement to comply with COVID-19 health and safety protocols, including COVID-19 vaccination proof and/or rigorous testing. If you have questions about the requirement(s) for this position, please inform your Recruiter.

Client-provided location(s): Atlanta, GA, USA; Seattle, WA, USA; New York, NY, USA; Charlotte, NC, USA; Dallas, TX, USA; Denver, CO, USA; Chicago, IL, USA
Job ID: CBRE-195570
Employment Type: Full Time