OverviewASSOCIATE, CLIMATELocation: Hybrid (3+ Days in office in London)Sodali & Co is a leading provider of shareholder engagement advisory and governance consulting services to corporate clients around the world. The firm provides corporate boards and executives with strategic advice and services relating to a broad range of activities, including mergers and acquisitions, annual and special meetings, shareholder activism initiatives, multinational cross-border transactions, sustainability issues and debt restructuring. From headquarters in New York, London, and Sydney with offices in the world’s major capital markets, Sodali & Co serves more than 2,000 corporate clients in over 80 countries, including many of the largest multinational corporations. In addition to listed and private companies, the firm’s clients include mutual funds, ETFs, stock exchanges and membership associations. The OpportunityThe Associate, Climate works within our consulting team to advise our clients through multifaceted consulting engagements across sectors on climate-related work including developing greenhouse gas emissions inventories, setting carbon emission reduction targets, developing climate transition strategies, verifying carbon emissions, and assessing climate risks. You will conduct complex analyses and research to create and contribute to client deliverables. You will be trained in our approach to client work and all our services and methodologies. You will significantly contribute to the planning and implementation of client projects as an experienced contributor or technical lead. ResponsibilitiesManage quantitative data collection processes including primary and secondary data, ESG initiatives surveys, perform greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) accounting and verification.Deliver on end-to-end Science Based Targets workstreams, from carbon footprint baseline year calculations to carbon reduction forecasting / pathways and submission to the SBTi.Assess climate-related risks, including physical and transition risks.Perform research on climate policies and industry practices.Conduct analyses of climate-related data from various sources to identify trends, patterns, risks, and opportunities.Prepare presentations, reports, workbooks, and other client deliverables.Support stakeholder engagement interviews across a variety of functions and industries to gather underreported or new ESG performance data and information.Contribute to firm internal efforts including business development, thought leadership, and administrative activities. QualificationsUnderstand how to implement sustainability, ESG, SBTi, and net zero initiatives, with a particular interest in ESG and climate risk assessment and ESG data management.Understand sustainability/ESG and climate accounting, management, and disclosure standards and regulatory frameworks such as GRESB, ISO14064, TCFD, IFRS, SASB, CDP, SBTi, EU Taxonomy, SFDR, CA SB 253, CA SB 261, EU CSRD.Have experience with ESG ratings providers and assessments such as ISS, MSCI, Sustainalytics, CDP, and the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark (GRESB).Have experience and knowledge of the GHG Protocol and related standards (e.g., Scope 2 Standard, Product Standard, Scope 3 Standard, etc.).Have strong analytical, technical, and database management skills.Be committed to learning new concepts and industry best practices within a fast-paced, high-performance consulting environment.Be able to communicate and give presentations effectively and professionally.Demonstrate the ability to lead client projects with minimal oversight, managing deliverables, timelines, and communications effectively.Possess strong writing and editing abilities.Be comfortable executing multiple projects and high-quality deliverables simultaneously with excellent time management skills and sense of prioritization. Role RequirementsBachelor's degree or equivalent experience2+ years of relevant professional experience (i.e., climate change, sustainability and ESG, management consulting, risk and data management)GHG Protocol familiarity and trainingAll applicants must be eligible to work in the United Kingdom on a full-time basis. Our Interview ProcessWe personally review every application, and if we think there might be a fit, we’ll reach out via email within a couple of days to start the conversation. From there, our hiring process includes:30-minute video interview with a member of our Operations TeamData-Aptitude Assignment45-minute video interview with member(s) of our Climate TeamCase study exerciseFinal 30-minute video interview with a Senior Director from our Climate Team Sodali & Co is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to support candidates with disabilities or access needs throughout the recruitment process. #J-18808-Ljbffr