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Sigma Earth

Consultant – Environment and Sustainability Governance Services

Sigma Earth, Caldwell, Idaho, United States, 83607

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Key Responsibilities:

Multidisciplinary Collaboration:

Work as part of a cross-functional team across various industries to help companies navigate and respond to the evolving landscape of ESG, sustainability, and decarbonization policies, regulations, and business risks.

Strategy Development:

Oversee the analysis of corporate activities and provide strategic recommendations to improve their ESG/sustainability frameworks, methods, and tools, supporting clients in achieving their sustainability goals.

Program Development and Reporting:

Lead the development of sustainability/ESG programs, including materiality assessments, stakeholder engagement, peer benchmarking, gap analysis, and KPI identification aligned with common sustainability standards (e.g., GRI). Prepare internal and external sustainability reports.

Team Supervision and Guidance:

Supervise engagement teams during fieldwork—data collection, analysis, and documentation. Review, edit, and proofread narrative reports and presentations of findings and recommendations.

Client Relationship Management:

Support team leads in managing client relationships, business development, and creating thought leadership pieces. Contribute to internal training and the development of ESG-related content.

Data Review and Analysis:

Analyze sustainability data, including benchmarking, regulatory developments, and market trends.

Project Management:

Oversee day-to-day project execution, maintain quality standards, manage budgets, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Team Development:

Mentor junior team members, support their skill development, monitor their performance, and assist in their career growth.

Adaptability and Learning:

Demonstrate the ability to quickly understand and apply concepts outside of your primary area of expertise.

Educational Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in ESG, Sustainability, Environmental Science, or related field.

Understanding of key sustainability concepts and frameworks such as: Global Reporting Initiative (GRI)

Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)

Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

United Nations Global Compact (UNGC)

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards (ISO 14001, ISO 45001)

Social Return on Investment (SROI)

Energy standards like ISO 50001

Experience Requirements:

4–5 years of work experience in sustainability consulting or a related field.

Proven expertise in developing ESG/sustainability programs, conducting assessments, and delivering strategic recommendations.

Strong project management skills and the ability to work independently and within a team.

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