Sustainability - Strategy & Operations Enterprise Strategy & Value Senior Associate

PwC•New York, NY

About The Position

At PwC, our people in sustainability focus on integrating environmental, social, economic, and governance considerations into business strategies and operations. They provide guidance and support to organisations by managing sustainability risks, identifying opportunities, and driving positive social and environmental impact. As a sustainability generalist at PwC, you will utilise your skills and experience across environmental, social, governance (ESG) topics and sustainability more broadly. You will analyse client needs and provide consulting services across different areas in the sustainability lifecycle, including strategy, transformation, and reporting. Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems. Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts. Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy. Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing. Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas. Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations. Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Sustainability team, you will play a pivotal role in helping clients measure and reduce their energy, water, waste and emissions, set ambitious sustainability targets, and build comprehensive decarbonization roadmaps. Your expertise will be instrumental in improving product sustainability and establishing enhanced data and technology capabilities to support both internal sustainability programs and external reporting needs. As a Senior Associate, you will lead complex projects, leveraging your knowledge to deliver impactful results and foster trusted client relationships to drive success across teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
3 years of experience working in sustainability consulting, corporate sustainability, or sustainability strategy

Nice To Haves

Master of Business Administration in Sustainable Resource Management, Organizational Management, Finance, Business Administration/Management, Economics, Public Policy Analysis, Risk Management, Environmental Science, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering preferred
Certification(s) Preferred: GRI or ESRS Accredited Sustainability Professional, IFRS – FSA Credential, Experience with ISO 14001, LEED, B Corp, or ESG verification frameworks
Demonstrating success in sustainability and non-financial reporting
Understanding emerging sustainability-related regulations globally
Engaging with stakeholders to drive sustainability initiatives
Proficiency in data visualization for sustainability strategies
Writing and presenting to industry audiences and clients
Contributing to a positive working environment
Experience with GHG Protocol, carbon foot printing, or climate risk modeling

Responsibilities

Support various business development efforts to help generate a pipeline of opportunities
Develop and implement strategies to achieve reduction targets
Develop and implement technology solutions that enhance clients' sustainability data management and reporting capabilities
Support clients in establishing improved data and technology frameworks to drive internal sustainability programs and meet external reporting requirements
Mentor and coach teams to address complex sustainability challenges and promote innovation in sustainability strategies
Effectively plan and manage complex client engagements, developing trusted client relationships and guiding teams to successful delivery.
Stay informed on the latest sustainability trends and technologies to provide cutting-edge advice and solutions to clients