Consultant – Climate Change Advisory

Position Summary

ERM is seeking an ambitious and motivated Consultant with a passion for sustainability to join our Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change (CSCC) team based in Utrecht. In this role you will support corporate and financial services sector clients to create long‑term value by managing opportunities and mitigating risks posed by the low‑carbon economy transition and other sustainability issues.

• Review and analyse GHG data and undertake calculations.
• Perform performance evaluation.
• Define GHG targets based on science.
• Identify recommendations to improve sustainability performance.
• Prepare client reports and presentations.

• Relevant technical degree.
• Relevant experience in sustainability consulting, ESG strategy and roadmaps, climate change or related industry position.
• Good experience and knowledge of GHG accounting and reporting principles, mechanisms, methodologies, and schemes (e.g., GHG Protocol, SBTi, EEIO).
• Ability to proactively identify and suggest suitable methodologies for GHG inventories and target setting, and articulate why they are the preferred method to clients.
• Knowledge of climate change and the transition to a low‑carbon economy, and key climate and ESG regulatory, supervisory, and market drivers for clients.
• Experience managing small or mid‑sized projects or tasks within larger projects.
• Efficient and effective project planning (managing work and deliverables).
• Proficiency in using MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Good technical writing skills and ability to synthesize reports to a high standard.
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

ERM welcomes talent from all backgrounds and provides equal opportunities for every candidate. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or need accommodations during the selection process, we’ll support you.