Full-Time

Climate advisor

Posted on 6/18/2024

Watershed

Watershed

501-1,000 employees

Software platform for managing climate programs

Enterprise Software
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$126k - $212kAnnually

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

Senior, Expert

San Francisco, CA, USA + 1 more

More locations: New York, NY, USA

Most jobs need to be in San Francisco/New York.

Category
Environmental Consulting
Consulting
Required Skills
Sales
Communications
Requirements
  • Have 6+ years of professional experience, with at least 1-2 years working in corporate decarbonization
  • Have deep familiarity of key climate frameworks, such as GHGP, PCAF, TCFD, SBTi or CDP
  • Have experience driving strategic initiatives in complex organizations, driving decision making while managing internal and external stakeholders
  • Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and are comfortable presenting to C-suite
  • Think clearly about complex problems, and are comfortable using and speaking to data
  • Are passionate about climate, excited to join a startup and ready to take responsibility defining a new standard for climate programs around the world!
Responsibilities
  • Advise corporates on how to create and increase the ambition of their climate programs, and then realize those goals — ranging from reporting to target-setting to decarbonization strategies
  • Build climate intelligence by staying ahead of the latest climate frameworks, regulation or developments – and bringing these to our customers
  • Pioneer Watershed’s capabilities by exploring climate needs in new industries or developing new product prototypes, to push the frontier of what Watershed can deliver
  • Infuse climate program expertise into how we work with our customers and to the other parts of the Watershed organization (partnering with Sales, Customer Success, Engineering and more)

Watershed provides a software platform that assists companies in managing their climate programs. The platform includes tools for measuring carbon footprints, setting reduction targets, funding carbon removal initiatives, 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-friendly solutions that help businesses navigate regulatory requirements and meet sustainability expectations. The company's goal is to empower organizations to achieve their climate objectives while enhancing their financial performance and stakeholder satisfaction.

Company Stage

Series C

Total Funding

$179.7M

Headquarters

San Francisco, California

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

6%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Watershed's acquisition of VitalMetrics enhances its emissions measurement and reporting capabilities.
  • The climate tech market is projected to reach $1.4 trillion in five years.
  • Watershed's $100M Series C funding round supports its growth and innovation efforts.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging competition from Spiritus in cost-effective direct air capture solutions.
  • Integration challenges from the VitalMetrics acquisition may affect service delivery.
  • The climate tech market's rapid growth creates a highly competitive landscape.

What makes Watershed unique

  • Watershed offers a comprehensive platform for end-to-end climate program management.
  • The platform provides audit-grade carbon measurement and one-click disclosure and reporting.
  • Watershed's exclusive marketplace offers high-quality carbon removal projects and offsets.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Fertility Treatment Support

Mental Health Support

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