Junior Consultant Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (m/w/d)

As the world’s leading sustainability consulting firm, ERM is uniquely positioned to contribute to the environment and society through the expertise and energy of our employees worldwide. Sustainability is what we do, and is at the heart of both our service offerings and how we operate our business. For our people, our vision means attracting, inspiring, developing and rewarding our people to work with the best clients and on the biggest challenges, thus creating valuable careers. We achieve our vision in a sustainable manner by maintaining and living our ERM values that include Accountability, Caring for our People, Client Focus, Collaboration, Empowerment, and Transparency.

We are dedicated to helping organizations navigate the complexities of climate-related market and technology disruptions, policy changes, and consumer trends that drive decarbonization. Our goal is to support companies in creating long-term value through sustainable business models, innovative technologies, and effective carbon strategies.

Location: Frankfurt or Berlin

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Job Summary: As a Junior Consultant for Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change, you will play a key role in supporting our clients' sustainability initiatives. You will work closely with our team to develop and implement practical and deliverable decarbonization strategies, assess climate-related risks and opportunities, and guide clients through the transition to sustainable business practices.

About the role:

• Support Strategic Development: Assist in crafting boardroom-level sustainability strategies that align with clients' decarbonization goals without compromising commercial objectives.
• Carbon Strategy Integration: Help develop and integrate carbon mitigation strategies into clients' net zero plans, including advising on projects and initiatives.
• Market Analysis: Conduct analysis on the impact of regulated and voluntary carbon markets on clients' business strategies and identify opportunities for market differentiation.
• Technology Deployment: Support clients in evaluating, investing in, and deploying cutting-edge low-carbon technologies to decarbonize key sectors of the economy.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate with clients to understand their sustainability needs, provide strategic advice, and ensure the successful implementation of sustainability initiatives.
• Research and Reporting: Conduct research on sustainability trends, policies, and technologies, and prepare detailed reports and presentations for clients.
• Regulatory Compliance: Assist clients in understanding and complying with evolving sustainability regulations and standards.

About you:

• Masters degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience as a working student or intern in sustainability consulting, environmental management, or a related field.
• Familiarity with sustainability frameworks and standards (e.g., GRI, CDP, CSRD, TCFD).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent German and English language skills.

Benefits:

• Work at one of Germany's top employers: Checkout Kununu.
• Attractive salary + profit sharing: We value your performance.
• Flexible working hours: Customize your workday.
• 30 days of vacation: Generous relaxation time for your work-life balance.
• Company pension plan: For a secure future.
• Deutschland-Ticket and Bahncard 50: Sustainable travel within the country.
• Home office equipment: Efficient work from home.
• Workcation and sabbatical models: Time off for personal development.
• Job bike program: Sustainable mobility option.
• Diverse work models: Onsite, hybrid, or remote as agreed.
• EGYM Wellpass: Access to more than 8,000 sports studios.
• Additional benefits: EAP, workplace glasses, corporate benefits, and more.

To Apply:

If you share our values, want to contribute to a better tomorrow and are interested in this role, please send us your CV, in German or English, by submitting your application via our careers page.

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