Corporate Carbon Footprint Consultant

Corporate Carbon Footprint Consultant required in Stellenbosch.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct corporate carbon footprint assessments, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions calculations in line with recognised sustainability standards.
• Review, analyse, and validate client sustainability data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Manage and maintain Scope 3 emissions tools, methodologies, and emission factor databases.
• Conduct product carbon footprint assessments and support lifecycle-based emissions modelling.
• Prepare technical reports, emissions calculations, and sustainability insights for clients.
• Support ESG reporting, sustainability disclosures, and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) submissions.
• Coordinate sustainability consulting projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective stakeholder communication.
• Conduct research on sustainability standards, carbon accounting methodologies, and emerging industry trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve sustainability tools, systems, and client solutions.
• Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and clients on sustainability-related matters.

Requirements:

• BSc or MSc degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Agriculture, Food Systems, or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability principles and carbon foot printing methodologies.
• Experience with corporate carbon footprint (CCF) assessments and greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting.
• Understanding of sustainability practices within the food supply chain or agricultural sector will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of recognised sustainability frameworks and standards, including the GHG Protocol and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), will be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with the ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent problem-solving, organisational, and project coordination skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare technical reports and present findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• High attention to detail, strong initiative, and a passion for sustainability and continuous improvement.