ERM

Junior Consultant Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (Associate Level)

ERMFrankfurt, Germany 🇩🇪

Undisclosed Salary

Permanent

Mode of work

Full-time

Experience

Entry-level

Employment Type

Permanent

Location

Hybrid

Expertise & Skills

GermanExpert
EnglishExpert
SustainabilityProficient
Climate ChangeProficient
Analytical SkillsProficient
Problem SolvingProficient
Sustainability FrameworksNice-to-have
Environmental ScienceNice-to-have

Job description

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.

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:

  • Attractive salary + profit sharing
  • Flexible working hours
  • 30 days of vacation
  • Company pension plan
  • Deutschland-Ticket and Bahncard 50
  • Home office equipment
  • Workcation and sabbatical models
  • Job bike program
  • 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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