Position Summary
Manager, Sustainability - Carbon Accounting
Are you a climate change or GHG specialist aiming to use your skills to help build a fast-growing sustainability and ESG practice in a global professional services firm? You'll be working as part of a visible, dedicated team to design and deliver a range of climate-related engagements for our high-profile clients. The role would suit candidates that want to help clients answer big questions about GHG emissions accounting, climate strategy, and decarbonization initiatives.
Recruiting for this role ends on 5/31/2025.
Work you'll do
As a Manager, you will work with our Sustainability and KPI services team of specialists focused on sustainability strategy, assurance, risk management, measurement and analysis, and reporting. Our team advises companies on the evolving Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) trends and market forces, with a focus on enhancing internal processes for collecting, analyzing, measuring, managing, and reporting non-financial information.
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Your main responsibilities will include:
- Leading the delivery of the following types of projects focused across various industries:
- GHG emissions inventory development and analysis (Scope 1, 2, 3 emission calculations)
- Decarbonization, net zero and science-based targets, energy transition, energy and carbon reporting, and analytics
- Decarbonization pathway analysis including developing carbon abatement cost curves and long-term net zero transition strategies
- Product life cycle assessment (LCA) development to calculate impacts such as GHG emission, energy use, water use, consumption and scarcity, waste, and other impacts
- European Union (EU) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulatory reporting including quantifying Scope 1 process emissions for the iron, steel, aluminum, fertilizers, and cement industry sectors using the EU Method
- Monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) development and implementation to support GHG emissions regulatory compliance
- Using your in-depth knowledge of GHG emissions accounting, LCA, product carbon footprint (PCF), decarbonization, and science-based target setting to enable you to act in the capacity of 'trusted advisor' for senior client stakeholders
- Holding and continuing to develop fluent knowledge of GHG accounting, LCA/PCF development, science-based target setting, decarbonization, and the latest developments in energy and carbon transition and climate scenarios
- Educating and advising both internal and external stakeholders on climate change, translating complex information into understandable and actionable insight
- Engaging with external stakeholders on the topic of climate change, including synthesizing insights from external stakeholders and their publications into takeaways for key internal firm functions and marketplace eminence
- Working alongside others on climate change and sustainability matters across industries to provide expert insight on the impact and interactions of climate change on other sustainability areas
- Acting in the capacity of 'engagement manager', taking ownership for all aspects of engagement delivery from project scoping and team selection through to delivery, risk & quality management, and budgetary control
- Utilizing your subject matter knowledge to lead new business development opportunities and grow Deloitte's climate change proposition
- Identify opportunities for engagement value creation based on a deep understanding of client challenges and an independent point of view
- Developing strong relationships with internal stakeholders across the firm
- Coach and develop the skills and capabilities of project team members and other junior team members to enhance their performance and support them in their career development
- Effectively managing ambiguous and unstructured problems and situations
- Moving easily between big picture thinking and managing relevant detail, including:
- Anticipating stakeholder needs, and developing and discussing potential solutions, even before the stakeholder realizes they are required
- Initiating and leading open conversations with teams, clients and stakeholders to build trust
The team
Our team culture is collaborative and encourages team members to take initiative and seek on-the-job learning opportunities. Our audit professionals are committed to excellence and to enhancing the trust of the investing public and capital markets. Quality is our top priority, and by focusing on innovation, we continue to raise the bar on quality and deliver greater value to our clients. Learn more about Deloitte Audit.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree in environmental or related science or engineering with experience across various areas such as GHG accounting (including Scope 3 calculation and Scope 1 process emissions calculation), decarbonization, science-based target setting, and/or LCA/PCF modeling.
- 6+ years working experience in climate-related fields, which may include climate change mitigation, net zero strategies and transformation, GHG emissions accounting with LCA/PCF development, decarbonization, and climate adaptation and risk.
- Sustainability certification (e.g., GRI or SASB's Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting credential) or certified public accountant (CPA) with relevant sustainability experience.
- Ability to travel up to 25%, on average, based on the work you do and the clients and industries/sectors you serve.
- Limited immigration sponsorship may be available.
Preferred
- Experience in professional services / consultancy in a client-facing capacity OR deep subject matter expertise, such as in decarbonization or energy transition
- Experience in business development, leading teams and communicating technical subject matter to a non-technical audience
- Data analysis and visualization skills, comfortable working with large datasets, both in Excel and beyond. Experience using Tableau, ArcGIS, Python advantageous
- Experience producing Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) and LCA reports per relevant Product Category Rules (PCRs)
- Deep understanding of climate related emissions accounting, disclosure, and target-setting standards/frameworks, including SBTi, GHG Protocol, PCAF, CDP, and ISO
- Experience collecting life cycle inventory data, performing data quality assurance, and developing new datasets to fill existing data gaps
- Deep experience working with carbon intensive industries such as oil/gas, fertilizers, steel, iron, aluminum, cement, and chemicals with a deep knowledge of quantifying Scope 1 process emissions and familiarity of EU regulatory developments impacting these industries
- Experience with US EPA 40 CFR Part 98 mandatory GHG reporting
- Ability to think laterally and adapt previous experience and solutions to new projects
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic team and environment
- Ability to communicate effectively to internal and external stakeholders, including C-Suite executives and industry leaders
- Knowledge or experience with federal and state incentives for LCA/PCF development such as the California Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS), US EPA Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and similar incentives/regulatory requirements in the EU
- Knowledge of decarbonization strategy, planning and solutions at the corporate, government department and regional levels
- Understanding of the climate change policy and regulatory landscape
- Excellent written and oral business communication skills
- Experience working independently on multiple assignments or engagements, even in a virtual environment
- A high aptitude for identifying, establishing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders.
The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $108,430 to $242,580.
You may also be eligible to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to the rules governing the program, whereby an award, if any, depends on various factors, including, without limitation, individual and organizational performance.
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Benefits
At Deloitte, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our people and offer employees a broad range of benefits. Learn more about what working at Deloitte can mean for you.
Our people and culture
Our diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture empowers our people to be who they are, contribute their unique perspectives, and make a difference individually and collectively. It enables us to leverage different ideas and perspectives, and bring more creativity and innovation to help solve our client most complex challenges. This makes Deloitte one of the most rewarding places to work. Learn more about our inclusive culture.
Our purpose
Deloitte's purpose is to make an impact that matters for our clients, our people, and in our communities. We are creating trust and confidence in a more equitable society. At Deloitte, purpose is synonymous with how we work every day. It defines who we are. We are focusing our collective efforts to advance sustainability, equity, and trust that come to life through our core commitments. Learn more about Deloitte's purpose, commitments, and impact.
Professional development
From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there's always room to learn. We offer opportunities to build new skills, take on leadership opportunities and connect and grow through mentorship. From on-the-job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.
As used in this posting, "Deloitte" means Deloitte & Touche LLP, a subsidiary of Deloitte LLP. Please see www.deloitte.com/us/about for a detailed description of the legal structure of Deloitte LLP and its subsidiaries. Certain services may not be available to attest clients under the rules and regulations of public accounting.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.
Requisition code: 207277