Sustainability Advisor
ISS-Corporate is a leading provider of cutting-edge SaaS and high-touch advisory services for sustainability. The Sustainability Advisor will leverage expertise to assist clients in navigating sustainability risks, disclosures, and strategies while delivering high-impact advisory services across various sustainability topics.
Responsibilities
- Collaboration within a sector-focused team to address key sustainability issues across industries
- Delivery of advisory services across our core offerings:
- Benchmarking Intelligence: Help clients assess their sustainability performance using investor-facing data, peer comparisons, and disclosure analysis
- Materiality Assessments: Conduct stakeholder-informed, data-driven assessments aligned with CSRD, IFRS, and other global standards
- Climate Solutions: Support climate risk assessments, carbon accounting, and governance strategies using software and advisory tools
- Sustainability Reporting: Guide clients through the reporting lifecycle, from double materiality to audit-ready CSRD disclosures using AI-powered platforms
- Managing a diverse client portfolio with proactive engagement and responsive support
- Building trusted relationships with senior executives, providing tailored advice aligned with their strategic goals
- Monitoring evolving sustainability regulations, frameworks, and investor expectations to inform client strategy
- Creating and present client deliverables, including benchmarking reports, materiality findings, and board-ready presentations
- Contributing to thought leadership through whitepapers, webinars, and industry events
Skills
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Sustainability, or a related field
- 1–3 years of experience in sustainability reporting, strategy, consulting, or client-facing roles
- Strong understanding of how businesses operate, including strategy development, organizational dynamics, and stakeholder communication
- Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and standards (e.g., ESRS, ISSB/IFRS SDS, GRI, CDP, TCFD, TNFD)
- Insight into climate-related business risks and mitigation strategies, including physical and transition risks
- Proficiency in Excel and comfort with quantitative analysis; familiarity with SQL or similar tools is beneficial
- Ability to connect sustainability topics to broader business priorities such as risk management, financial performance, and regulatory compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Intellectual curiosity and a proactive approach to learning
- Attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to build rapport across teams and with clients
- Professional presence and confidence in executive-level discussions
- Experience with sustainability data platforms, reporting software, or ESG ratings is a plus
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- 401(k) with a company match up to 9%, including a Safe Harbor contribution
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and commuter benefit programs
- Generous paid time off
- Volunteer Day
- Paid parental leave
- Hybrid working options
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