Consultant - Corporate Sustainability and Climate Change

As a consultant – Advisory**,** you will lead and execute and projects across India, combining technical expertise with on-ground implementation. This role involves client engagement, field assessments, and delivery of high-quality advisory services aligned with global standards.

Why This Role Matter:

Driving Asia Pacific’s Transformation
As Asia Pacific accelerates its energy transition, this role is pivotal in shaping strategies that turn climate ambition into action. ERM’s & Climate Change team partners with leading organizations to design practical, defensible pathways to , integrating , , and portfolio innovation. Your expertise will help businesses reimagine models, enhance operational performance, and create long-term value without compromising commercial goals. With ERM scaling its impact regionally, this is your opportunity to influence decision-makers and shape a future where drives growth and resilience.

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strong knowledge of frameworks (, , DJSI/S&P, , BRSR, , UNPRI) and evolving practices across sectors and geographies to deliver client solutions.
•  Demonstrate understanding of trends and regulatory requirements in India and Southeast Asia, ensuring compliance and strategic alignment.
• Work with project managers to plan and execute advisory projects with clear visibility of objectives and expected benefits for clients and ERM.
• Conduct on-site audits, stakeholder interviews, and due diligence across diverse environments in South and Southeast Asia.
• Utilize advanced MS Excel skills to analyze data; prepare dashboards, reports, and presentations with actionable insights. Knowledge of data visualization tools or coding (Python/R) is a plus.
• Maintain strong communication with clients, deliver service excellence, and support proposal development and deal dynamics.
• Lead or coordinate multi-workstream projects spanning various aspects of a client’s platform in a collaborative manner.
• Develop high-quality written reports, metrics, and present findings virtually or face-to-face with confidence.
• Collaborate with team members to update methodologies and share concepts and best practices.
• Meet personal billability targets and contribute to project profitability while working independently under pressure and maintaining flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/master’s degree in environmental science, , Economics, Engineering, or related fields.
• Experience: 5–9 years in consulting, reporting, or related roles, with exposure to field work and regional projects.
• Certifications such as , , or ISO 14001/45001 auditor credentials are an advantage.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South and Southeast Asia.

What You Impact Is

You will help deliver high-quality work that drives impactful programs for our clients, while building strong relationships and contributing fresh ideas to evolve our services. Through collaboration and continuous learning, you will strengthen our culture and create opportunities that support long-term success for both clients and the firm.

Ready to Lead Way

At ERM, your work creates impact that matters, helping global organizations tackle the most pressing challenges while shaping a better future for communities and the environment. Our vision is to empower you to grow, lead, and innovate alongside world-class clients on transformative projects. We prioritize wellbeing, continuous learning, and an inclusive culture where collaboration, expertise, and purpose drive meaningful impact. At ERM, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and innovation thrives. If you’re ready to make your mission and build a career that creates lasting change, your journey starts here

You can apply for this role through Careers or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee. 

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