Sustainability Data Scientist

CBRE • Atlanta, GA

375d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

As a CBRE Data Scientist, you will play a crucial role in optimizing effectiveness and predicting outcomes through the analysis of business, operations, customer, and economic data. This position is focused on developing business intelligence and involves managing data related to greenhouse gas emissions, net zero programs, and sustainability reporting. You will collaborate with various teams to enhance data management processes and support corporate sustainability initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Data Scientist Certification preferred.
• Ability to analyze complex data sets and turn information into insights.
• Willingness to establish and maintain data risk management controls.
• Direct experience developing data visualization and reports using Power BI and/or Tableau.
• In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mindset.
• Understanding of the buildings and real estate sector.
• Advanced Smartsheet user.
• Experience manipulating data and drawing insights from large datasets using statistical computer languages (R, Python, SQL).
• Working knowledge of GHG emissions reporting fundamentals and experience with GHG accounting software.
• Familiarity with sustainability reporting standards and frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Manage data across three focus areas: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory, net zero programs, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting.
• Support the development of CBRE's GHG inventory by facilitating data collection, analyzing large datasets, and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Become a subject-matter expert in the company's GHG emissions reporting technology platform.
• Enhance processes to calculate and report service-based GHG emissions allocation to clients.
• Develop internal GHG emissions and sustainability data dashboards to inform decision-making and track progress toward net zero goals.
• Support data compilation and analysis for corporate sustainability programs, including office sustainability certifications and renewable energy procurement.
• Collaborate with the Director of Sustainability Reporting to improve data management and reporting processes for the Corporate Responsibility Report and regulatory filings.
• Enhance data visualization and explore AI opportunities to streamline reporting processes.
• Support auditable processes for climate change risk assessments and develop reports and dashboards for regulatory reporting.
• Provide program management support for the Corporate Sustainability team, maintaining project delivery plans and dashboards.

Benefits

• Discretionary bonus based on CBRE's applicable benefit program.
• Competitive salary range of $90,000 to $100,000 annually.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Real Estate
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree