Principal Consultant: ESG Reporting & Disclosure

Anthesis Group

87d • $102,000 - $131,000

About The Position

Anthesis is the sustainability activator. Proud to be a B Corp, we seek to make a significant contribution to a world which is more resilient and productive. We do this by working with cities, corporates, investors and other organisations to drive sustainable performance. We develop financially driven sustainability strategies, underpinned by technical expertise and delivered by innovative collaborative teams across the world. At Anthesis Group, we are truly committed to putting people and our planet at the heart of all we do. We are an innovative leader in corporate sustainability reporting, helping companies navigate the evolving reporting landscape and stakeholder needs. We produce top-tier sustainability reports and related disclosures aligned with external standards and regulations, advise on strategies to enhance disclosures and optimize ESG ratings, and create communications to credibly share our clients' stories and performance with diverse stakeholders.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a sustainability practitioner, with direct experience leading or supporting corporate sustainability reporting and disclosure efforts.
• Knowledge and understanding of sustainability/ESG issues and related reporting trends, drivers, and frameworks.
• Proficiency in some or all of the following disclosures: CDP (Climate, Water, and/or Forest), S&P Global CSA (DJSI), MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS, and EcoVadis.
• Proficiency in the following reporting standards or frameworks: GRI, IFRS/ISSB, SASB, and TCFD.
• Familiarity with existing and pending ESG disclosure requirements, including CSRD, SFDR, ISSB, California Climate Disclosure Rules.
• Experience using Workiva for report development is a plus.
• Self-directed and highly motivated with an ability to work collaboratively and flexibly with virtual teams.
• Strategic thinker with strong communication skills and a client service ethos.
• An ability to manage a variety of projects at any one time with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of reporting strategy and report development client engagements, largely independently.
• Develop content – including writing and editing reports, disclosures, and other related materials.
• Conduct strategic analysis, benchmarking, and research to develop actionable short- and long-term recommendations for clients’ reporting ambitions.
• Lead project delivery teams, reviewing and refining team members’ work products.
• Deliver tasks on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality.
• Manage several projects simultaneously, including managing timelines, workstreams, and budgets.
• Convey an understanding of voluntary and mandatory disclosure strategies, various reporting frameworks, raters, regulatory requirements, and reporting best practices.
• Advise clients on reporting strategy projects via rater and framework gap analysis.
• Support clients in gathering data and information and translating key sustainability messages.
• Support and help advise clients in developing and implementing assurance readiness processes for their sustainability reporting.
• Integrate and utilize ESG data management tools and software solutions.
• Contribute to and develop proposals for potential clients and projects.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive group health, dental, and vision insurance plans for you and your dependents.
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) benefit (US only).
• 100% Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance benefit.
• 100% of Short & Long‐Term Disability Insurance benefits.
• 3% contribution into retirement plans.
• Employee Assistance Program and Travel Insurance.
• Annual allotment of PTO, in addition to 56 hours of sick leave, paid company paid holidays, and more.
• Opportunity to participate in the Anthesis Employee Participation Plan (EPP).
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work collaboratively on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work alongside of, collaborate with and learn from sustainability Subject Matter Experts (SME).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees