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Sustainability Consultant
Deploys ESG technology platforms and guiding real estate companies through complex sustainability transformations to meet net-zero and regulatory compliance goals
Key Responsibilities:
- Support deployment of sustainability SaaS platforms for global clients by coordinating cross-functional project teams
- Act as liaison between client functional entities (IT, sustainability, operations) and technology teams to ensure alignment with deployment goals
- Participate in technical implementation by translating client needs into platform functionalities and system enhancements
- Conduct comprehensive data collection and advocate for seamless integration of existing and new data sources
- Understand client sustainability priorities including reporting frameworks and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate collaborative efforts between customer solutions, success management, and product development teams
- Lead junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of sustainability roadmaps
Skills & Tools:
- Sustainability frameworks and ESG reporting standards (GRI, SASB, TCFD)
- SaaS platform deployment and project management methodologies
- Real estate industry knowledge and carbon accounting
- Data collection and integration tools
- Cross-functional stakeholder management
- IT project coordination and technical implementation
- Environmental transition and net-zero strategy development
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Multi-stakeholder communication from end-users to C-suite executives
Where This Role Has Appeared:
- Deepki (ESG Technology/Real Estate, New York, NY, July 2025)
Variants & Related Titles:
- ESG Implementation Consultant
- Sustainability Platform Manager
- ESG Technology Consultant
- Carbon Management Consultant
- Sustainability Solutions Specialist
Why This Role Is New:
Sustainability Consultant emerged in 2020-2022 as mandatory ESG disclosure regulations (like the EU Taxonomy and SEC climate rules) created complex implementation challenges for traditional industries. The role bridges the gap between sustainability expertise and technology deployment, addressing the need for specialists who can navigate both environmental frameworks and complex enterprise software implementations.
Trend Insight:
As ESG reporting moves from voluntary to mandatory across global markets, companies in carbon-intensive industries are hiring specialized consultants to navigate the complex intersection of sustainability strategy, regulatory compliance, and technology implementation.
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