Manager, Climate & Greenhouse Gas Data

Who We Are :

BGO is a leading, global real estate investment management advisor, real estate lender, and a globally recognized provider of real estate services. BGO serves the interests of more than 750 institutional clients with expertise in the asset management of office, industrial, multi-residential, retail and hospitality property across the globe. BGO has offices in 27 cities across thirteen countries with deep, local knowledge, experience, and extensive networks in the regions where we invest in and manage real estate assets on behalf of our clients in primary, secondary and co-investment markets. BGO is a part of SLC Management, the institutional alternatives and traditional asset management business of Sun Life. For more information, please visit www.bgo.com .

The Opportunity :

The Manager will support BGO’s Sustainable Investing team across its global portfolio. This role will be responsible for analyzing and reporting on the BGO's sustainability, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and environmental performance data. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding and experience with sustainability data and GHG accounting, the GHG Protocol, and the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) methodology. The Manager will play an essential role in helping BGO monitor, measure and drive sustainability performance. This role will report to the Vice President, Sustainable Investing based in Toronto, ON.

What You Will Do :

• Gather, analyze, and ensure accuracy of BGO’s GHG inventory across Scope 1, 2 and 3
• Prepare and support submission of environmental data, including emissions, to various third-party reporting frameworks (i.e., NZAM, PRI, GHG Protocol, SBTi, TCFD)
• Prepare environmental data for investor due diligence questionnaires and regular investor reporting
• Support the maintenance of BGO’s sustainability data management software and reporting systems
• Track and monitor progress towards net zero targets at the firm and fund-level
• Develop and maintain policies, processes and controls around environmental data, including GHG emissions
• Lead annual third-party assurance of environmental performance data
• Support compliance with relevant environmental compliance and reporting requirements
• Engage and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including BGO’s parent company, on emissions reporting, disclosures and regulatory compliance
• Stay updated on relevant energy and emissions regulations, as well as new technologies and methodologies for GHG management and innovation
• Develop content and educate internal stakeholders on GHG emissions

Who You Are :

At BGO, we recognize that each employee’s unique experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints strengthen our ability to create and deliver the best value to our clients, partners, and stakeholders / investors. Therefore, we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, sexual orientations, and life experiences to apply to our career opportunities.

BGO is committed to equitable hiring practices, and we welcome the opportunity to discuss accommodation and ensure fairness and equity in our hiring process. If you require accommodation, please email us at [email protected] and include : Job posting number, your name and your preferred method of contact.

We thank all applicants for their interest in employment with BGO (Canada) LP, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.