Associate – Sustainability Advisory

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver ESG reporting services (specifically GRESB and SFDR) for pan European clients
• Undertake carbon accounting (scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas inventories) within the real estate sector
• Improve client's ESG performance
• Support achieving net-zero objectives and other key ESG performance indicators
• Monitor and report progress and trends
• Support continuous improvement
• Be a key point of contact for client engagements
• Maintain client satisfaction and growth for key clients
• Collaborate with wider real estate business in EMEA and globally
• Develop innovative solutions to accelerate progress toward clients' ESG goals
• Manage delivery of client work products
• Support team members assigned to projects
• Build strong and trusted relationships with clients and/or business partners
• Foster new business opportunities within existing clients
• Support new business development campaigns, proposals and pitches

Requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, climate change, sustainability or related field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience

6-8+ years of sustainability within real estate experience

Required Skills

• Expertise in GRESB and SFDR reporting
• Knowledge of GHG accounting standards
• Understanding of ESG reporting frameworks (TCFD, etc.)
• Knowledge of Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)
• Understanding of EU regulatory compliance frameworks
• Deep understanding of Germany regulatory context regarding ESG
• Knowledge of investment planning for ESG improvement
• Experience in decarbonization planning and physical climate risk
• Ability to integrate ESG into real estate sector
• Stakeholder management and communication
• ESG data collection and analysis
• Versatility and ability to multi-task
• Positive attitude and flexible approach to problem solving
• Client service experience
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in data analysis applications
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience working in cross-border teams
• German language proficiency
• English language proficiency
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Ability to convey complex technical information to non-technical audiences