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Principal Consultant, Climate Change

Boston, Massachusetts, USFull-time$122k–$164k2026-10-28 → 2026-11-11
Hybrid · United States

Core

Lead climate disclosure, assurance readiness, and sustainable business transformation for Fortune 500 and privately held organizations.

Role type

Senior IC Principal Consultant (Climate Change & Sustainability Disclosure)

Builds

Scalable climate advisory solutions, methodologies, and digital emissions platforms

Domain

Environmental consulting, climate change, sustainability disclosure, and regulatory compliance

Required skills

GHG Protocol, ISO 14064-1, ISSB/IFRS S2, CSRD/ESRS, CDP, TCFD, greenhouse gas accounting, assurance readiness, decarbonization strategy, stakeholder management, line management, business development

Preferred skills

PCAF/financed emissions, environmental compliance, air quality permitting, sector experience in energy/utilities/financial services/manufacturing/transportation/consumer products/technology/life sciences

Technologies

Excel, PowerPoint, ERM digital emissions platforms

Responsibilities

Lead GHG inventories across Scopes 1, 2, and 3; advise on target setting and decarbonization pathways; guide clients through regulatory frameworks; lead assurance-readiness assessments; design scalable methodologies and toolkits; manage client engagements and business development; line manage and mentor teams

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities