Head of Carbon Compliance

The Head of Carbon Compliance role at a Nashville-based company focuses on leading carbon compliance initiatives, integrating standards into products, and mentoring team members. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in carbon compliance, particularly in bio-energy and carbon removal projects. Strong communication skills and a passion for sustainability are essential. The position requires minimal travel and is a full-time role.
Head of Carbon Compliance

About the Company

Esteemed organization streamlining carbon compliance with data & analytics

Industry
Climate Data and Analytics

Type
Privately Held

Founded
2023

Employees
2-10

About the Role

The Company is in search of a Head of Carbon Compliance to join its mission of global decarbonization. The successful candidate will be a seasoned expert in carbon compliance, with a proven track record in team leadership and a passion for driving innovation in a fast-paced environment. This pivotal role involves acting as the internal and external authority on carbon compliance standards, leveraging expertise in carbon and green energy project development to support customer success, and collaborating with the engineering team to integrate new compliance standards into the company's offerings. The Head of Carbon Compliance will also be responsible for authoring LCA reports, providing guidance to customers on compliance matters, and mentoring team members to ensure the dissemination of knowledge and best practices.

Applicants for the Head of Carbon Compliance position at the company should have a minimum of 3 years of experience in consulting for project developers or working as a VVB, with a focus on bio-energy, fuel production, or carbon removal projects. A strong background in completing and submitting ISO-compliant LCAs, as well as familiarity with various crediting frameworks, is essential. The role requires a deep understanding of the challenges faced by project developers in meeting compliance standards and knowledge of federal and state-level incentives. A technical degree or equivalent experience, coupled with a passion for the startup environment and strong communication and collaboration skills, is also necessary. The company values high-potential individuals who are ready to grow into this role and are committed to shaping a sustainable, decarbonized future.

Hiring Manager Title
C-Suite

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions
• Engineering
• Operations
Confidential