Consultant/Senior Consultant - GHG Accounting

at  Anthesis Group

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.
Anthesis has clients across all industry sectors and supports some of the world’s largest multinationals such as Reckitt, Cisco, Tesco, The North Face, and Target. The company brings together 1,300+ experts operating in 42 countries around the world and has offices in Andorra, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Middle East, the Philippines, Portugal, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do.
We encourage all employees to contribute their ideas, perspectives, and experiences to help us create an inclusive and equitable workplace. By embracing diversity and providing equal opportunities, we believe we can drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve our shared goals. So, if you’re ready to be a part of something truly extraordinary, then we want you! Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.
Together, we can continue to build a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and thrive.
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Summary of Role & Key Responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a Consultant or Senior Consultant to join our Climate Resiliency & Decarbonisation services team based in any of our city locations across Australia. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in carbon accounting and decarbonisation to aid in the delivery of impactful consulting projects and help clients meet their emission reduction goals.
Working with a team known for its collaborative, positive and supportive culture, you will play an important role in advising and implementing solutions for our clients that drive sustainable performance. You will deliver advisory services that support our clients throughout their net zero journey, in areas such as decarbonisation, mining, carbon foot-printing, carbon markets, renewable energy, climate risk and ESG strategy.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on global sustainability efforts while advancing your career in a supportive and inclusive work environment.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Prepare greenhouse gas (GHG) accounts, trajectories, and net zero emissions pathways in accordance with relevant standards.
• Provide tailored strategic advice to clients based on analysis of these inventories
• Support our clients to achieve their climate related goals.
• Understand and communicate GHG inventories and corporate Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions footprints.
• Help our clients to develop and implement sustainability and Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies.
• Depending on your specialisation and interests, be involved in projects such as:
• Industrial decarbonisation.
• Science Based Target initiative (SBTi).
• Carbon offsetting project development under Australian and international programs.
• Greenhouse gas and energy accounting and auditing under compliance schemes such as the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGERs) and Safeguard Mechanism.
• Develop, communicate and implement energy efficiency and emissions reductions strategies.
• Support carbon neutral certification under the Climate Active standard.
• Provide Renewable energy advice and procurement for large industrials and corporates.
• Support the development of proposals that demonstrate an understanding of the client’s business and creative scopes of work to achieve their goals, and actively contribute to Anthesis’ business development activities.
  Key Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will

• A passion to solve climate change through the full spectrum of technical, social and economic tools available.
• An engineering or similar technical degree.
• Post graduate studies in business, energy, climate change and/or sustainability desirable but not essential
• Candidates with accounting, finance and economics backgrounds will also be considered
• 1 to 5 years of relevant professional experience; consulting experience well regarded.
• Comfort with a fast-paced, client-oriented environment, including critical thinking skills on environment and sustainability problems.
• Ability to liaise effectively and communicate with a range of stakeholders to build client relationships and grow business development opportunities.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills, including advanced MS Excel skills.
• Previous experience and demonstrated GHG accounting skills under applicable Australian and global frameworks (Climate Active, the GHG Protocol series, NGERs etc.).
• Previous project management experience across multi-disciplinary teams desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team, including clients.
• Eagerness to learn, grow, and challenge yourself.
• Australian residency or work visa.
• Ability to travel for work.

Your Benefits

What We Offer You

• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company
• Flexible working environment with hybrid office and remote model
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis
• Competitive salary in line with, experience and skills
• Competitive benefits including flexible working, 25 days holiday and one volunteering day annually
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

About Anthesis Group
Anthesis is the sustainability activator. We seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, companies, 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.