Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

DNV

Ireland

About the role

As a Sustainability Consultant, you will support clients across a range of sustainability services including (but not limited to); sustainability strategy development and auditing, energy and resource (water, waste, transport, materials) site auditing; carbon footprint and net zero action plan development; waste management and circular economy; ESG and other sustainability framework reporting, sustainability compliance and environmental management and assessment tools (ISO standards, Lifecycle Assessment etc.) development and support.

You will be involved in the following activities:

• Client Engagement:
  • Collaborate with clients to understand their sustainability goals and challenges;
  • Develop tailored strategies to enhance sustainability performance.
• Project Delivery:
  • Conduct sustainability assessments, including carbon footprint analysis, energy efficiency reviews, and life cycle assessments (LCAs);
  • Develop and implement corporate sustainability strategies, including net-zero plans, circular economy models, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks;
  • Prepare high-quality reports, presentations, and proposals;
  • Complete ESG Due Diligence, auditing and reporting.
• Compliance and Standards:
  • Advise clients on compliance with sustainability reporting, environmental regulations and industry standards (e.g., ISO 14001, CSRD);
  • Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives against KPIs;
  • Climate Assessments and Environmental Impact Assessments.
• Research and Innovation:
  • Stay up-to-date with sustainability trends, policies, and technologies;
  • Identify innovative solutions to drive sustainable practices in client organizations.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Facilitate workshops and training sessions for clients to build awareness and capability in sustainability;
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, government agencies, and NGOs on joint sustainability initiatives.

About you

Key Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Engineering, or a related field;
• Experience: Demonstrated experience in sustainability consulting, environmental management, or a related role;
• Skills profile:
  • Proficiency in sustainability frameworks such as GRI, CDP, or BREEAM;
  • Expertise in carbon accounting tools (e.g., GHG Protocol, SimaPro);
  • Strong analytical and data interpretation skills;
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills;
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines;
  • Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

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