Sustainability Analyst

Arva Intelligence•Houston, TX

2d•Remote

About The Position

Arva is an environmental intelligence engine linking agriculture and the corporations that depend on it - supporting profitable farms, resilient supply chains, and defensible reporting. Our AI optimization engine is fed by primary field-level data and grounded in foundational scientific models, helping global brands, biofuel producers, and carbon buyers turn regenerative agriculture into a supply chain advantage by reducing emissions, de-risking supply, and improving soil health. The result is verified, audit-ready outcomes for Scope 3 emission reductions, biofuel credits, and carbon dioxide removals (CDRs). From farmer enrollment and compensation, to measurement, verification, and audit-ready delivery, Arva runs the full program for the clients we serve. Since 2023, we've helped farmers regenerate more than 4.4 million acres across nine countries, reducing carbon emissions by 3.4 million metric tonnes of CO₂e and returning more than $100 million to the farmers who did the work. Founded by farmers, rooted in a decade of field research, and built on models co-developed with the US Department of Energy, Arva is uniquely positioned to turn regenerative agriculture into the global standard. The Sustainability Analyst will support Arva’s efforts in quantifying and documenting program outcomes that maintain rigorous standards inline with industry requirements.

Requirements

3-5 years experience in a relevant sustainability analyst, coordinator, consultant, or relevant role
High-level proficiency in Google Sheets/Excel — advanced formulas, pivot tables, and charts
Familiarity with industry standards– SBTi, GHG Protocol, and Scope 3 Standards
Experience working with GHG quantification and corporate carbon accounting standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and with stakeholders at multiple levels
Highly organized and able to balance competing priorities

Nice To Haves

Experience in food or agricultural industry
Experience working with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Experience supporting a third-party verification or assurance process
Experience or familiarity with agricultural land management emissions quantification, particularly IPCC Tier 1 equations and methodologies such as VM0042 and VM0053
Familiarity with industry stakeholder working groups and initiatives, such as the Value Chain Initiative (VCI), SAI Platform, etc.
Familiarity with emission factor databases, such as Ecoinvent

Responsibilities

Support the annual report end to end: content drafting, data QA/QC, and report creation
Perform research and develop briefs on a variety of climate topics including peer efforts, frameworks/standards, and regulation
Support business development by providing sustainability-related advisory (e.g. GHG quantifications) to sales team
Draft white papers and blog posts that translate methodology into plain language for a commercial audience
Build slide decks and supporting analysis for sales conversations, customer calls, and internal presentations
Assist with the continued development and execution of Arva’s MMRV methodologies
Lead data collection and analysis of Arva’s annual GHG inventory