Research Associate Decarbonisation Strategy
Carbon DirectLondon, England
Full Time
Posted February 7, 2025
$54k - $82k
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Job Description
The Research Associate at Carbon Direct will support carbon management advisory projects by conducting research, analysis, and content development to help clients navigate climate and sustainability challenges. This role requires strong analytical skills and knowledge of carbon markets, with responsibilities including developing client deliverables and supporting business development activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality client deliverables, including presentations, reports, and briefings.
- Conduct research, data analysis, modeling, and expert interviews to support advisory engagements.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge on voluntary frameworks, standards, and GHG accounting rules.
- Support the development and implementation of decarbonisation and net zero strategies.
- Analyse corporate climate strategies and claims for alignment with frameworks.
- Support technical advisory work related to measurement and mitigation of financed emissions.
- Provide analytical support on voluntary carbon markets and environmental attribute certificates.
- Assist with business development activities, including proposal writing and client outreach.
- Contribute to team administration and internal coordination.
Requirements
- Master's or Bachelor's degree with equivalent experience in environmental science, sustainability, engineering, economics, or related fields.
- Experience in sustainability consulting, decarbonisation, carbon management, or climate-related fields, preferably working with high-profile clients or complex projects.
- Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Familiarity with GHG accounting principles, voluntary carbon markets, environmental attribute certificates, and sustainability frameworks such as SBTi, GHG Protocol, PCAF, IC-VCM, VCMI.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to translate complex technical findings into clear and compelling deliverables.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.
- Proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel.
- Strong organisational and project management skills.
Benefits & Perks
Salary Range 54,000-82,000 a year
25 days of paid holidays per calendar year
11 UK Holidays
Company-wide winter break
Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats
Reimbursement for work-from-home setup
Monthly work-from-home stipend
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