Analyst, Climate and Sustainability Advisory

Arcadis•Chicago, IL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arcadis is seeking an early-career Analyst to join its U.S.-based Climate and Sustainability Advisory team. The Analyst will support client-facing sustainability consulting projects across industries and topics including greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, sustainability reporting, climate risk, decarbonization strategy, target setting, and sustainability program development. The role offers exposure to sustainability frameworks, corporate sustainability challenges, and a diverse client portfolio while building skills in project delivery, technical analysis, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability strategy. The position involves research and quantitative and qualitative analysis, preparation of client deliverables, and support for project execution. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly. This is a hybrid role based in Chicago, Washington, DC, or New York City. Limited travel of 0–10% is required, and the employee must live within reasonable commuting distance of their home office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Climate Science, Economics, Business, Public Policy, Data Analytics, or a related field.
0–3 years of professional experience in sustainability consulting, corporate sustainability, environmental consulting, ESG, climate, energy, or a related field.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and research skills, including the ability to organize, interpret, and communicate complex information with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, including experience working with large datasets and developing clear, client-ready presentations.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and work independently with appropriate guidance.
Demonstrated interest in sustainability, climate change, ESG, decarbonization, and related environmental or sustainability topics.
Ability to live within a reasonable commuting distance of the home office to meet hybrid role expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in Scope 1, 2, and/or 3 GHG accounting.
Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in sustainability target setting.
Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in climate risk and resilience assessments.
Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in voluntary and regulatory sustainability and ESG reporting.
Experience, coursework, internships, or demonstrated interest in decarbonization strategy and net-zero planning.
Familiarity with sustainability frameworks, standards, and regulations such as GHG Protocol, SBTi, CDP, GRESB, ISSB, GRI, CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, CA SB253 and SB 261, and TCFD.
Proficiency using AI tools to enhance productivity while critically evaluating and validating outputs.
Additional certifications, training, or coursework related to sustainability, climate, ESG, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

Support sustainability advisory projects involving GHG accounting, climate risk, sustainability strategy, sustainability and ESG reporting, target setting, decarbonization planning, and net-zero strategy.
Conduct quantitative and qualitative analyses of sustainability data, including GHG emissions, energy consumption, climate-related risks, sustainability metrics, and industry benchmarks.
Collect, organize, validate, and analyze client and industry data using Excel and other analytical tools.
Research sustainability regulations, reporting frameworks, industry trends, emerging standards, and best practices.
Develop client presentations, reports, technical memoranda, and other project deliverables, ensuring they are accurate, high quality, and consistent with project requirements and Arcadis standards.
Manage assigned tasks against project schedules and budgets, and communicate progress, challenges, and potential risks to project managers and technical leads.
Participate in client meetings, workshops, and stakeholder engagement activities.
Collaborate with Arcadis colleagues across sustainability disciplines, business units, and geographies.
Support proposal development, business development research, and sales activities as needed.
Participate in training, knowledge-sharing, and continuous learning opportunities to expand technical expertise.