Emissions Analyst, Sustainability, Agribusiness Research

at  SP Global

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a relevant field such as environmental science, agriculture economics, or other related disciplines
At least 3 years of experience in related fields
Strong expertise in emissions calculation methodologies, particularly in the context of agricultural activities
Experience with performing Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) of agricultural value chain is highly desirable
Familiarity with agricultural systems, practices, technologies and their associated emissions
Experience working in sustainability in a corporate environment is preferred
Strong analytical skills with acute attention to detail
Strong project management skills
Excellent spoken and written English skills.

YOUR SOFT SKILLS:

A strong interest in sustainability and agribusiness
The ability to work independently and in an organized manner
Goal and team-orientation
Innovative thinking and proactive behavior
Strong communication and presentation skills
About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We’re a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators to co-create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights’ coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world’s foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world’s leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today.
For more information, visit http://www.spglobal.com/commodity-insights .
What’s In It For You?

OUR PEOPLE:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.
From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. We’re constantly seeking new solutions that have progress in mind. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Grade Level (for internal use): 09
The Team: We are currently looking for a Sustainability Analyst to join S&P Global Commodity Insights’ dynamic Agribusiness Research, to help drive Agribusiness Sustainability data and insights subscription services. The Agribusiness group offers data and research solutions on major crops and food commodities, fertilizers, biofuels, crop science, and animal health.
The Role : We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Emissions Analyst specializing in agriculture to join our team. These include researching, gathering data, and developing insights on ESG trends and risks in Agribusiness, regulatory frameworks, emissions, and carbon negative opportunities for the industry.
Responsibilities: You will play a crucial role in our organization by providing expertise in agricultural emissions and other ESG aspects as well as analyze and assess the environmental impact of agricultural practice and processes. You are applying for a dynamic career path within a passionate and fast paced environment. More specifically, responsibilities include:
Perform emissions calculations to quantify GHG with agricultural activities such as crop production, livestock farming, and land use changes, in strong collaboration with the Centre for Emissions Excellence and the Data Science teams at S&P Global Commodity Insights.
Employ relevant models and tools to evaluate the environmental performance and sustainability of various agricultural systems, practices and technologies.
Conduct economic modelling to assess the costs and benefits of implementing emission reduction strategies and identify opportunities for improving resource efficiency in agriculture.
Stay up-to-date with the latest research, methodologies and regulations related to agricultural sustainability.
Harness existing data sets, identify new data sets for collection and analysis and conduct rigorous reviews of the quality of that information
Engage with customers and potential customers, demonstrating expertise and acting as ambassador for S&P Global pursuit of analytical excellence

OUR PURPOSE:

Progress is not a self-starter. It requires a catalyst to be set in motion. Information, imagination, people, technology–the right combination can unlock possibility and change the world.
Our world is in transition and getting more complex by the day. We push past expected observations and seek out new levels of understanding so that we can help companies, governments and individuals make an impact on tomorrow. At S&P Global we transform data into Essential Intelligence®, pinpointing risks and opening possibilities. We Accelerate Progress.