Principal Consultant Corporate Sustainability

About the Team
Our CS&CC team in ERM Italy partners with leading organizations to shape sustainable futures. We deliver strategic advisory and technical expertise across diverse projects, including:

• Corporate Strategy: Designing strategies aligned with business goals, integrating into governance, and creating actionable plans for sectors like real estate and manufacturing.
• Climate Change & Decarbonization: GHG accounting, target setting, decarbonization roadmaps, climate risk assessments, and scenario modeling for resilience.
• Reporting & Compliance: Gap analysis, disclosure planning, and implementing reporting processes under and other frameworks.
• Product & : Assessing environmental impacts across product life cycles and supporting eco-design and initiatives.
• Ratings & Certifications: Advising on scoring methodologies and certification processes.
• Strategic Projects & M&A Support: due diligence and integration of into investment decisions.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to lead and advisory projects, manage client relationships, and drive new business opportunities. This is a chance to make a tangible impact by helping organizations embed into their core strategies while mentoring the next generation of consultants.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience: 7–10 years in and consulting, ideally with exposure to corporate and financial sectors.
• Expertise: Strong knowledge of frameworks such as , EDCI, , , GRESB, , Ecovadis.
• Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Environmental Management, Engineering, or related fields.

Specific skillset

• Ability to engage senior stakeholders (Heads of , CIOs, Managing Partners).
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality.
• Client-centric mindset and proactive approach.
• Languages: Strong proficiency in Italian (C1) and full professional proficiency in English, enabling effective communication with our clients and internal teams. French or Spanish is a plus.

Your Impact

• Lead consulting engagements across and workstreams.
• Define strategies for major Italian and international companies.
• Develop proposals, pricing, and client presentations.
• Build and expand relationships with clients in sectors such as private equity, banking, and corporate finance.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to a high-performance team culture.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate globally to innovate and strengthen ERM’s capabilities.

The annual salary range for this role is €50,000 - €67,000.In accordance with local legislation, the salary information displayed applies to Italy only. Recommended recruiting salary bands in other locations will differ.

Why Join ERM?
At ERM, you’ll work with a global network of experts, access cutting-edge methodologies, and contribute to projects that matter. We offer career growth, international collaboration, and the opportunity to make a real difference for businesses and the planet.

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