Full-Time

Climate Strategy Associate

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Carbon Direct

Carbon Direct

51-200 employees

Provides carbon reduction and removal expertise

Consulting
Energy

Compensation Overview

£54k - £82kAnnually

Mid

Remote in UK

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats.

Category
Project Management
Strategy Development
Strategy Research
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
PowerPoint/Keynote/Slides
Requirements
  • A Masters or equivalent degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as environmental science, chemistry, physics, sustainability, or a related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields and equivalent additional experience.
  • Professional experience in sustainability consulting, decarbonisation, climate change mitigation, or a related field, preferably working with high-profile clients, including publicly-traded companies.
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations (using Google Slides or Powerpoint), briefing memos, and other materials with clear narratives, along with writing associated talking points.
  • Strong understanding of sustainability frameworks, industry standards, and environmental regulations, including science-based targets (i.e., via SBTi), greenhouse gas accounting methodologies (e.g., GHG Protocol), carbon markets bodies (e.g., IC-VCM and VCMi), and climate action frameworks (e.g., Paris Agreement).
  • Ability to undertake macroeconomic assessments of climate technologies in global market conditions.
  • Track record of developing and implementing successful sustainability strategies for diverse clients, ideally within sectors such as professional services, energy, manufacturing, transportation, agriculture, aviation, or healthcare.
  • Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply scientific principles to complex environmental challenges and develop practical solutions. Prior experience with modelling (e.g., using Excel or other tools) is preferred, but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey technical information to non-technical audiences and build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders. Strong English writing and proofreading skills are valuable.
  • Strong organisational abilities, including the skills to manage multiple assignments simultaneously, meet deadlines, and allocate resources efficiently.
Responsibilities
  • Advise and consult with clients on carbon management and sustainability strategies, considering their unique business objectives, industry regulations, and market dynamics, drawing upon expertise from across Carbon Direct.
  • Manage workstreams or sub-workstreams to deliver net zero strategies for complex global clients, drawing upon decarbonisation levers such as clean fuels, clean power, and supply-chain emissions mitigation and complemented by market-based mechanisms such as carbon removal credits.
  • Support the team in delivering on a variety of carbon management projects including, but not limited to, GHG emissions footprinting and target-setting, project-level due diligence for carbon removal projects, market positioning strategies, market analysis and forecasting, supply chain decarbonisation, and sustainability reporting.
  • Coordinate with various stakeholders, including internal teams and external partners, to align project goals and timelines.
  • Implement project plans, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status and outcomes.
  • Prepare and deliver high-quality reports, presentations, white papers, and technical documents that effectively communicate complex scientific concepts and findings to clients and internal teams.
  • Work with Carbon Direct’s Client Engagement Managers to support business development efforts including developing proposals and responding to Requests for Proposals, etc.
  • Generate policy insights, techno- or macro-economic insights and markets analysis. Scope likely to include EU/UK policy, carbon dioxide removal (CDR) credits, and environmental attribute certificates (EACs).
  • Apply experience with decarbonisation to model climate transition pathways for clients.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in climate technologies, sustainable practices, and environmental policies to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge solutions and advice for clients.
  • Attend occasional industry and sector-specific conferences, domestic and international, to represent Carbon Direct, grow your network, and stay up-to-date with the latest developments in corporate climate action and the science of carbon dioxide removal.

Carbon Direct focuses on helping businesses, governments, and private entities reduce and remove carbon dioxide from the environment. They provide scientific and technical expertise on various carbon technologies, such as sustainable aviation fuel, reforestation, and direct air capture. Their team of over 30 scientists tailors advice to meet the specific needs of each client, ensuring that their projects contribute to limiting global warming to 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services, which include helping clients procure lower carbon products and conducting thorough due diligence to validate project viability and safety. Their primary clients are Fortune 500 companies and governments aiming to reduce over 100 million tonnes of carbon dioxide, and they generate revenue by charging for their specialized services.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$58.4M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

2021

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in carbon credit markets boosts demand for Carbon Direct's services.
  • Increasing adoption of sustainable aviation fuel expands Carbon Direct's advisory opportunities.
  • Corporate net-zero commitments surge demand for carbon reduction technologies, benefiting Carbon Direct.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging carbon management startups increase competition, potentially diluting market share.
  • Volatility in carbon credit prices poses financial risks to Carbon Direct's revenue model.
  • Potential regulatory changes in carbon accounting could increase operational costs.

What makes Carbon Direct unique

  • Carbon Direct offers end-to-end carbon management services with scientific expertise.
  • The company provides tailored advice on carbon technologies like direct air capture.
  • Carbon Direct conducts rigorous due diligence to ensure project viability and safety.

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Benefits

Comprehensive nationwide medical, dental, and vision

20 days of paid time off and 11 company-wide holidays

16 weeks of paid parental and family leave

Remote-friendly work culture with annual company-wide retreats

Reimbursement for your work-from-home setup