Partner, Decarbonization Strategy & Implementation

ERM • Houston, TX

1d • $181,000 - $244,000

About The Position

Lead the Climate Transition for Global Enterprises Are you ready to influence boardroom decisions and guide Fortune 500 companies through the low-carbon economy transition? At ERM , the world’s leading sustainability consultancy, we help organizations embed climate strategy into their core business models. We are seeking a Partner – Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (CS&CC) to join our North American leadership team and drive growth in one of our fastest-growing practices. Why This Role Matters Climate change is reshaping markets, investor expectations, and corporate strategies. ERM is at the forefront of this transformation, advising global organizations on climate risk, disclosure, and decarbonization. Our CS&CC practice is a clear market leader, providing innovative advisory services from Board engagement to operationalizing climate strategy across entire enterprises. With a target of reaching $50 million in North American sales and double-digit annual growth, this is a unique opportunity to lead a high-impact practice. ERM also “walks the talk”—we’ve committed to net-zero by 2025 and aligned our Science Based Targets to a 1.5°C pathway. What Your Impact Is Shape ERM’s CS&CC practice and influence the future of climate advisory services. Engage C-suite and Board leaders to integrate climate strategy into business strategy. Drive growth through innovative solutions for low-carbon economy transition. Mentor and develop the next generation of sustainability leaders. Position ERM as the trusted advisor for climate strategy and disclosure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, science, business, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting or corporate sustainability leadership.
• Proven track record with Fortune 500 firms including oil and gas, chemical, mining, power, infrastructure, technology and/or manufacturing sectors.
• Demonstrable success in delivering multi-million-dollar annual sales and winning strategic portfolios.
• Expertise in climate strategy, carbon accounting, risk assessment, and disclosure frameworks (e.g., TCFD, CDP, SASB).
• Strong business acumen and ability to engage senior executives on ESG priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Recognized thought leader with established marketplace reputation.
• Experience advising on net-zero and science-based target setting, decarbonization strategies, and investor engagement.
• Ability to lead large-scale transformation programs and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand strategic client relationships across North America.
• Originate and deliver high-impact climate advisory engagements, including: Climate risk and opportunity assessments Net-zero and science-based target setting Decarbonization strategy and implementation ESG disclosure and investor engagement
• Drive commercial strategies to achieve significant revenue growth.
• Collaborate with ERM’s global network to deliver integrated solutions.
• Recruit, mentor, and inspire high-performing teams.
• Ensure excellence in project execution, client satisfaction, and risk management.

Benefits

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees