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SCS Global Services · 2 days ago

Director, Climate Solutions

United States

Full-time

Remote

Director/Executive

$110K/yr - $150K/yr

10+ years exp

SCS Global Services is a leading consulting firm focused on sustainability solutions, and they are seeking a Director of Climate Solutions with expertise in GHG accounting and sustainability strategies. The role involves leading GHG inventories, developing decarbonization strategies, and supporting client engagement and business development efforts.

Health Care

Diversity & Inclusion

Responsibilities

Lead Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG inventories across a range of organizations and sectors

Develop and apply GHG accounting and decarbonization strategies across different value chains, including complex supply chains and land-use intensive sectors (e.g., food and agriculture)

Guide team and client understanding of relevant methodologies and protocols, including the IFRS S2, GHG Protocol (Land Sector and Removals Standard), and SBTi guidance (FLAG) as well as relevant reporting disclosure frameworks such as CDP

Effectively deploy relevant climate and sustainability reporting software tools, including carbon accounting platforms, climate risk and scenario analysis tools, ESG reporting systems, and advanced business analytics software

Support the expansion of the innovative Total Climate Footprint™ and Super Pollutant Advisory offering in collaboration with SCS' Global Heat Reduction Initiative

Understand client needs and datasets to map these to decarbonization strategies with time-bound targets and goals

Review and assure the technical quality of GHG inventories and carbon footprints, supporting integration of these datasets into larger sustainability and ESG reporting efforts

Translate technical outputs into clear, decision-ready insights for clients

Leverage exceptional project management skills to plan, execute, and create industry-leading deliverables within project scopes and budgets

Collaborate closely with Climate Solutions’ Senior Technical Manager to lead and mentor project teams with a hands-on, supportive leadership style

Provide technical oversight, coaching, and escalation support on complex or novel issues

Set performance goals using clear targets to use as a basis for ongoing performance evaluation; carry out one-on-one check-ins with direct reports on a regular cadence

Act as an industry engagement specialist, representing the organization in sector forums, working groups, and external events

Contribute to thought leadership grounded in practical delivery experience and evolving best practice

Proactively identify emerging trends and help shape the future state of climate leadership

Support scoping, proposal development, and client discussions for technically complex sustainability and GHG accounting work

Contribute to the development of new or expanded services based on delivery insight and sector needs

Participate in strategic business development and sales initiatives working closely with the Consulting Services leadership team

Qualification

GHG accountingSustainability strategyProject managementClimate reporting protocolsCarbon accounting softwareClient communicationBusiness developmentDatabase managementFluency in EnglishTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's Degree in relevant disciplines, such as Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or related field or

10+ years of professional work experience in the sustainability industry

6+ years of experience in GHG accounting and sustainability, gained in consulting and/or in-house roles

4+ years of experience working in a consultancy environment, including tracking time and delivering billable work that generates revenue in one or more service areas

Strong experience delivering corporate GHG inventories across multiple sectors

Solid working knowledge of relevant standards and frameworks, including GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, IFRS S2, SBTi (including FLAG, where applicable), and TNFD

Experience reviewing GHG inventories for technical rigor and alignment with best practice

Comfortable engaging with clients and contributing to proposals based on technical expertise

Complete fluency in English and work experience that involves professional written communication

Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management

Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment