LSRS / SBTI / FLAG Consultant - Permanent

Job description

Context -

As demand for sustainability reporting and climate target-setting continues to grow, we are looking for a Sustainability Consultant with expertise in carbon accounting and target setting, with specific knowledge of the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Standard (LSRS), SBTi Forest Land and Agriculture Guidance (FLAG), and other Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) sectorial frameworks. 

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will support clients across various sectors in developing qualitative GHG inventories and translating climate ambitions into actionable decarbonisation strategies. 

You will work closely with clients, project managers, and subject matter experts to deliver high-quality and pragmatic advisory services. 

Key responsibilities -

• Carbon accounting & LSRS 

  • Calculate corporate GHG inventories across Scopes 1, 2 and 3, in line with the GHG Protocol. 

  • Analyse and identify emissions hotspots and opportunities for data quality improvement 

  • Support companies in applying the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Standard (LSR Standard) to quantify and report land-use change emissions, land management emissions, and CO₂ removals within their corporate GHG inventories. 

• Climate strategy & SBTi 

  • Support clients in developing science-based emissions reduction targets and decarbonisation roadmaps 

  • Assess clients’ GHG inventories against SBTi requirements and identify gaps to be addressed prior to target submission 

  • Lead workshops to identify, quantify and prioritise decarbonisation opportunities 

  • Prepare submissions and supporting documentation for SBTi target validation 

  • Support clients throughout the SBTi validation process, including responding to questions and feedback from SBTi 

• FLAG expertise 

  • Determine the applicability of SBTi FLAG requirements and define the appropriate FLAG inventory and target boundaries  

  • Assess and quantify FLAG emissions and removals across corporate value chains, including land-use change and land-management emissions 

  • Support clients in setting FLAG science-based targets in line with applicable SBTi requirements and methodologies 

  • Identify opportunities to reduce FLAG emissions across value chains and support the development of FLAG decarbonisation strategies 

• Advisory & Project Management 

  • Lead workshops and faciltate effective stakeholder engagement 

  • Translate complex technical requirements and analysis into practical recommendations 

  • Manage project deliverables, timelines, and client communication 

  • Participate in business development activities, including proposals and thought leadership

Requirements

Requirements -

• Master's degree in Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Engineering, Economics, Agronomy, or a related field.  

• 4+ years of experience in sustainability consulting, climate strategy, or carbon accounting.  

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint 

• Specific strong knowledge and experience of:  

• GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removal Standard (LSRS) reporting requirements 

• SBTi Forest Land And Agriculture Guidance 

• Strong analytical skills.  

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.  

• Fluent in<