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Anthesis

Global ESG and decarbonization advisory

Principal Consultant - Reporting & Disclosure

Risk, Regulatory & Legal AdvisoryUpdated on Nov 13
Full-timeSydney NSW, AustraliaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree or relevant qualification in a related field such as sustainability, finance, enterprise risk management, or corporate governance.
  • More than 6 years of experience in sustainability advisory fundamentals, including double materiality assessments, sustainability strategy setting, mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, human rights, or climate risks and opportunities.
  • Experience leading small teams delivering complex projects aligned with global sustainability frameworks such as GRI, SASB, IR, TCFD, UNGPs, ASRS AASB S1 and S2, IFRS ISSB S1 and S2, ESRS, CSDDD, or BCorp; experience guiding clients to comply with ASRS or ISSB is highly valued.
  • Ability to design and implement sustainability governance structures, policies, and management systems.
  • Ability to present reports that convey key messages, inform strategic decision-making, and enable executive and board-level decisions.
  • Ability to support organizations in identifying, assessing, and managing sustainability-related risks and opportunities, including supply chain, social, and governance risks.
  • Ability to integrate sustainability considerations into broader corporate strategy and business operations, aligning sustainability objectives with commercial priorities.
  • Ability to lead stakeholder engagement activities with senior management, boards, investors, and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to provide team leadership and capacity building, including mentoring, technical guidance, and contribution to STAR training initiatives.
  • Ability to oversee project budgets and resourcing, ensuring financial discipline and feasibility of STAR initiatives.
  • Strong working familiarity with AI large language models and their efficient integration into advisory workflows, particularly Copilot.
  • Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
  • High numeracy and strong Excel programming and workbook skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of sustainability consulting engagements, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards.
  • Provide senior-level technical oversight, expert input, and quality assurance on deliverables.
  • Build and maintain trusted client relationships, acting as a senior advisor on reporting, sustainability strategy, governance, and performance.
  • Draft, review, and present reports, presentations, and workshops in line with agreed project scope and objectives.
  • Lead the development of proposals related to mandatory and voluntary sustainability reporting, sustainability strategy, materiality assessments, human rights, and other ESG-related topics.
  • Support opportunity conversion through client relations, pitch delivery, and senior-level technical input.
  • Contribute to the development, refinement, and scaling of STaR service offerings, including delivery tools, growth strategy and tactics, proposal templates, and internal capability-building materials.
  • Act as an internal subject-matter expert on sustainability frameworks, governance, and reporting.
  • Contribute to thought leadership, brand development, and marketing content related to the growth strategy.
  • Manage and mentor senior and junior consultants, supporting performance management, professional development, and career progression.
  • Contribute to strategic internal initiatives, proposition development, innovation, and continuous improvement across the STaR practice.
  • Engage in personal and professional development through the Anthesis Centre of Excellence (ACE) and regular coaching with the line manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience guiding clients to comply with ASRS or ISSB is highly valued.
  • High levels of numeracy and good Excel programming and workbook skills are preferred.

About the Company

Anthesis

Global ESG and decarbonization advisory

Anthesis is a global sustainability consultancy that helps organizations meet environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals. It offers services in carbon strategy, sustainable finance, supply chain transparency, and net-zero decarbonization, delivered through advisory, digital tools, and educational programs. How it works: the company provides data-driven consulting, develops practical action plans, and uses software to monitor progress, enabling clients to set targets, implement decarbonization measures, and report on ESG metrics. How it differs: it combines expert advisory with digital solutions and training for a broad client base (corporations, governments, nonprofits), delivering end-to-end support from strategy to implementation rather than just recommendations. Its goal is to help clients reduce climate impact, improve resource efficiency, and advance social equity, building a more sustainable and resilient future.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2013

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