Principal Consultant - Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Principal Consultant - Greenhouse Gas Accounting

Department: Climate & Nature : Climate & Nature Solutions

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Canada

Compensation: $102,000 - $120,000 / year

Description

About Anthesis:

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world.   

At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.

Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

We are a leading and innovative provider of corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting and reporting services (Scopes 1, 2 and 3), delivered by a global team of over 100 practitioners and led by industry-recognized experts. We have a track record in successfully addressing cutting-edge issues, including the calculation of supply chain and other Scope 3 emissions. We have deep connections and partnerships with NGOs and other standard-setting organizations that help shape the corporate accounting field. We deploy start-of-the-art technologies for data collection, carbon footprint development and data visualization, via Anthesis’ proprietary GHG accounting platform, Anthesis RouteZero. And we offer complementary advisory services that support our clients throughout their net zero journey, in such areas as climate action plan development, carbon markets, renewable energy, climate risk and ESG strategy.

We are looking for a highly motivated Principal Consultant to support our GHG Accounting and Reporting service in North America. Your role will be to support delivery of consulting projects and support business development efforts to create inventories of Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Your projects and clients may span a diverse set of industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to boutique brands and start-ups. You will leverage our service teams and subject matter experts to ensure clients receive our best solutions and technical advice. You will be joining an engaged, collaborative community that approaches its work with energy and optimism.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support and lead the delivery of GHG inventory services, including operational Scope 1+2 and value chain Scope 3 inventories, FLAG GHG accounting, voluntary and regulated compliance advisory for GHG emissions reporting, benchmarking, and information system and data planning, using Anthesis’ proprietary GHG accounting platform, Anthesis RouteZero, and additional tools. 
• Concurrently manage several projects across their lifecycle and be responsible for these projects providing high value to our client while being on time and budget. 
• Draft reports and presentations that convey key messages and inform strategic decision making. 
• Provide guidance and technical leadership to clients as well as colleagues on leading practices, standards, and trends, incorporating this knowledge into consulting projects, proposals and the evolution of new services. 
• Develop and deliver proposals with client managers and generate your own leads with existing clients, demonstrating an understanding of the client’s business and creative scopes of work to achieve their goals. 
• Lead and grow client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact and developing a trusted advisor relationship with clients, with a relentless focus on helping them be successful in defining and achieving their sustainability goals. 
• Engage with the global expert community across Anthesis to evolve and create new service product offerings and solutions related to GHG accounting. 
• Help oversee the implementation of quality management processes within the GHG Accounting service line and conduct QA/QC reviews of GHG inventories. 
• Perform line management responsibilities for direct reports, including conducting performance reviews and goal setting, and providing mentorship and guidance on career path development.

Key Requirements & Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental sciences, mathematics, engineering, science, economics or related field required. Master’s degree in related field preferred. 
• 8+ years’ experience in corporate GHG emissions accounting across multiple sectors, acquired either in-house or in a consultancy environment. 
• Proficiency in calculating and reporting Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, with demonstrated experience in key topic areas, including setting inventory boundaries, accounting for renewable energy, accounting for supply chain emissions using multiple approaches (EEIO, LCA, supplier-specific data); additional experience with accounting for FLAG emissions preferred. 
• Understanding of Life Cycle Assessments and Product Carbon Footprints. 
• Familiarity with carbon accounting and reporting standards and programs (e.g., ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, TCR). 
• Knowledgeable about current and emerging policy and regulatory drivers of GHG emissions disclosure and management in North America and globally. 
• Knowledgeable about, and experience with a subset of, carbon management enterprise software solutions. 
• Demonstrated project management skills. 
• Experience with third-party audits of GHG inventories, and with auditors/assurance providers. 
• Experience in broader ESG strategy, data analytics, and/or preparation of corporate disclosures (CDP, GRI, SASB) a plus. 

Personal Attributes and Qualities: 

• Experience as client manager preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to work at and navigate all levels of an organization, driving decisions and direction through influence, including senior executives. 
• Ability to respond positively to pressure and take a flexible approach to the dynamic, fast-moving sustainability environment. 
• Ability to work individually and collaboratively within teams globally. 
• Experience supporting business development initiatives. 
• Highly organized with strong project management skills, interpersonal skills, and a professional presence with the ability to quickly establish personal credibility and demonstrate expertise.

Please note this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only)
• Anthesis provides 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• In addition, Anthesis covers 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• Anthesis provides a 3% contribution into retirement plans, and you may elect to contribute more each pay period with a pre‐tax deduction up to a certain cap.
• Anthesis provides Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• An opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP), an industry-pioneering employee incentive plan that allows all employees to be rewarded for the growth in the equity value of Anthesis. 
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME) who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.

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