ERM is seeking an entry level Consulting Associate, Sustainability Advisory to join our Corporate Sustainability team in Chicago, Boston, Manhattan, Washington DC, Cleveland and Toronto . In this role, you will provide technical assistance on sustainability strategy and reporting projects for multi-national clients, while working across ERM’s North America Sustainability Strategy and Disclosure technical teams on related follow-on project tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provide technical assistance on sustainability strategy and corporate sustainability reporting projects.
- Develop material topics assessments on environmental, social and governance issues for corporate clients.
- Support writing of corporate sustainability reports for clients in multiple sectors.
- Design and implement sustainability management systems and programs for corporate clients.
- Assist in developing practical and measurable sustainability programs and climate change programs (including vision, goals, reduction targets, metrics),
- Benchmark client performance against peers and support goal setting for sustainability metrics.
- Support multiple projects within scope / budget / schedule expectations and meet quality standards on project deliverables.
- Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to effectively manage and execute projects.
- Communicate with clients, ERM employees, and vendors.
REQUIREMENTS :
Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, communications, literature, or related sustainability-focused program.Up to 2 years of related experience in a consulting, corporate, industrial, or government environment.Effective written / verbal communication and organization / analytical skills; experience recording / writing detailed technical data and reports a plus.Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision. (Some travel is required to support a wide array of projects and clients.)Familiarity with sustainability reporting frameworks and metrics is a plus.