Associate- Sustainability(Carbon)

Bain & Company is seeking an Associate in Sustainability (Carbon) based in Gurugram, India. The role involves managing sustainability cases, analyzing carbon emissions, and supporting the Global Carbon Management Program. Candidates will lead teams, apply carbon management frameworks, and utilize advanced data analytics and coding skills. The position emphasizes collaboration and delivering actionable insights to enhance sustainability initiatives across diverse industries.
Company Overview

Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world’s most ambitious change-makers define the future. Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.

We are consistently recognized as one of the world’s best places to work, a champion of diversity and a model of social responsibility. We are currently ranked the #1 consulting firm on Glassdoor’s Best Places to Work list, and we have maintained a spot in the top four on Glassdoor’s list for the last 13 years. We believe that diversity, inclusion, and collaboration is key to building extraordinary teams.

In 2004, Bain & Company opened the Bain Capability Network office in Gurgaon, to provide the best-in-class internal support, efficiently and professionally, to both leadership and consulting teams in Bain offices across the region and globe.

Who You Will Work With

Bain’s Sustainability Center of Excellence (CoE) plays a pivotal role in advancing the firm’s sustainability and carbon management initiatives. This position involves managing smaller sustainability cases, supporting complex cases under the direction of Project Leaders, and delivering actionable insights that drive Bain’s global sustainability goals.

As part of the Carbon Team, the Associate operates globally across diverse industries, managing 1–3 Analysts, and contributes to Bain’s Global Carbon Management Program. The role emphasizes working with frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, analyzing Scope 1–3 emissions, and staying abreast of carbon regulations. The Associate also applies technical expertise by implementing small-scale automation solutions using coding and AI tools.

What You'll do

Case Management & Analysis
• Lead smaller cases and workstreams, ensuring high-quality delivery and client impact.
• Oversee and review the work of Analysts, addressing complex challenges with clear solutions.
• Present actionable recommendations through concise and insightful communication.

Sustainability Expertise
• Build and apply deep expertise in carbon management, including advanced analysis of emissions data.
• Develop models for Scope 1–3 emissions using globally recognized frameworks such as the GHG Protocol.
• Monitor and interpret evolving carbon regulations and global standards to ensure compliance and best practices.
• Support the design and implementation of comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with regulatory frameworks and business objectives.

Technical Skills
• Leverage advanced data analytics tools, including Excel, Alteryx, Tableau, Tableau Prep, or Power BI, to analyze data and create impactful visualizations.
• Demonstrate proficiency in coding (e.g., Python) and AI tools to enhance efficiency and automate processes.
• Explore emerging AI applications in sustainability to develop innovative solutions.

Collaboration and Team Leadership
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment, contributing to multiple client projects and workstreams with precision and efficiency.
• Coach Analysts on performance and task execution, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

About You

Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree with ~3–4 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 1–2 years of experience.
• Background or prior experience in Sustainability, consulting is strongly preffered. Experience in data analytics/ data science or data engineering will also be preferred.

Skills & Expertise
• In-depth knowledge of carbon management, including Scope 1–3 emissions and frameworks such as the GHG Protocol, CDP, or similar standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel modeling, Alteryx, Tableau, Tableau Prep, or other data analytics tools to create workflows and actionable insights.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex datasets and generate clear recommendations.
• Exceptional team collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments.