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Climate data advisor

Posted on 6/21/2024

Watershed

Watershed

51-200 employees

Software platform for managing climate programs

Energy
Enterprise Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$85k - $125kAnnually

+ Equity + Health Insurance + Dental Insurance + Vision Insurance + 401(k) + Unlimited Paid Time Off + Paid Parental Leave + Fertility Programs + Mental Health Programs

Junior, Mid

New York, NY, USA

Most jobs need to be in San Francisco/New York/London, but certain jobs may be remote.

Category
Environmental Consulting
Consulting
Requirements
  • 1-3 years of experience in a consulting, solutions-engineering, and/or customer-facing role
  • Excellent verbal and written communicator
  • Ability to communicate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to learn quickly and operate well in ambiguity
  • Organized, systematic, and efficient
  • Thrives in a high-volume environment
  • Passionate about solving climate change
  • Comfortable using and speaking to data
  • Meticulous and detail-obsessed
Responsibilities
  • Advise customers on how to measure actionable carbon and non-carbon footprints to reach climate goals
  • Perform data enrichment and analysis to enhance customer footprints and derive insights
  • Collaborate with science, engineering, and product teams to pioneer innovative measurement methodologies and expand Watershed's climate intelligence layer

Watershed provides a software platform that assists companies in managing their climate initiatives. The platform includes tools for measuring carbon footprints, setting reduction targets, funding carbon removal projects, and tracking progress towards net-zero emissions by 2030. Clients, including major corporations like Apple and Microsoft, subscribe to Watershed's services for ongoing access to these climate management tools. What sets Watershed apart from competitors is its focus on user-friendliness and comprehensive support for businesses navigating regulatory and consumer pressures related to climate change. The goal of Watershed is to empower companies to achieve their sustainability objectives while enhancing their financial performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$239.5M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

19%

1 year growth

40%

2 year growth

166%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Watershed's innovative approach to carbon removal and sequestration can significantly contribute to global climate goals, making it an attractive place for mission-driven professionals.
  • The acquisition of VitalMetrics positions Watershed to meet increasing verification and audit standards, enhancing its credibility and market appeal.
  • The company's substantial funding and strategic acquisitions indicate robust growth prospects and opportunities for career advancement.

What critics are saying

  • The high cost and technological complexity of direct air capture and geologic sequestration could pose financial and operational challenges.
  • The competitive landscape in climate tech is intensifying, requiring Watershed to continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Watershed unique

  • Watershed's acquisition of VitalMetrics enhances its ability to provide granular and globally comprehensive emissions data, setting it apart from competitors.
  • The company's focus on high-quality carbon dioxide removal (CDR) through direct air capture and geologic sequestration offers a more permanent solution compared to other carbon offset methods.
  • Watershed's recent $100M Series C funding round underscores its strong financial backing and potential for rapid growth in the climate tech sector.

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