Senior Sustainability Consultant

Bureau Veritas is hiring a Senior Sustainability Consultant in Houston, TX, to lead sustainability strategies and GHG verification projects. The role involves advising clients on emissions reduction, sustainability reporting, and compliance with international standards. Candidates should have a relevant degree, GHG verification experience, and strong stakeholder management skills. The position focuses on enhancing clients' sustainability capabilities and requires both technical expertise and exceptional communication skills.
Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Sustainability Consultant and Lead Greenhouse Gas Verifier to join our North American team and participate in our strategic global growth. This role combines strategic vision for sustainability advisory services with technical expertise in greenhouse gas (GHG) verification and environmental performance data assurance, to support organizations in achieving their environmental and climate commitments. The ideal candidate is both an advisor and auditor with a strong and comprehensive view of the evolving sustainability field.

Key Responsibilities

Sustainability Consulting

The successful candidate will work with our North American team lead and global team members to develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies aligned with client business objectives. You will conduct sustainability assessments to identify opportunities for emissions reduction and resource efficiency, while advising on sustainable business frameworks and best practices. Your role will include supporting clients in setting science-based targets and net-zero commitments, as well as providing guidance on sustainability reporting standards such as GRI, SASB, and TCFD, and sustainability reporting platforms such as EcoVadis and CDP.

GHG Verification & Assurance

As Lead GHG Verifier, you will lead GHG emissions verification projects in accordance with international standards including, but not limited to, ISO 14064 series, ISAE 3000 and the GHG Protocol. You will conduct independent third-party audits of Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions inventories, assess data quality, monitoring systems, and documentation completeness, and verify carbon offset projects and renewable energy credits. Additionally, you will prepare verification reports and provide assurance statements while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and voluntary reporting schemes.

Stakeholder Management

You will build and maintain strong client relationships by presenting findings and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders. Collaboration with internal teams and external partners will be essential, as will be providing training and capacity-building to client teams to enhance their sustainability capabilities. Beyond technical capabilities, the role requires exceptional soft skills, including advanced stakeholder communication, complex problem-solving, and an innovative approach to sustainable business transformation.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field, with a Master's Degree being preferred.A minimum of 3 years of experience in GHG verification, sustainability consulting, or environmental auditing is required.Essential training and experience include ISO 14064-3 Lead Auditor orequivalent GHG verification certification, with ISO 14001 or other relevant environmental management certifications being advantageous.Strong technical knowledge is necessary, including a thorough understanding of GHG accounting methodologies and standards, proficiency in emissions calculation tools and software, knowledge of climate science and carbon markets, and familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks.

Desired Skills

The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong written and verbal communication skills.Project management and stakeholder engagement experience is valuable, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and data analysis tools.Knowledge of industry-specific emissions standards, experience with renewable energy, carbon offsetting, or circular economy initiatives, and multilingual capabilities would be significant advantages.

Working Environment

This position offers a remote working arrangement with occasional office and client site visits. You will work within a collaborative team environment, gaining exposure to diverse industries and sustainability challenges while enjoying opportunities for professional development and continuous learning. Bureau Veritas offers opportunities for continuing professional development for technical and business success.

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