Sustainability Consultant

Job title: Sustainability Consultant

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 2–3+ years

Employment Type: Full-time

About KarbonWise

KarbonWise is an end-to-end sustainability solutions company that blends human expertise with technology. We help mid to large-sized companies accelerate climate action and improve their sustainability and ESG outcomes through our proprietary platform and strategic advisory services. Our clients span sectors such as construction, manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceuticals, and financial services across India, the UK, UAE, and KSA.

Role overview

We are looking for a Sustainability Consultant with at least 2–3 years of relevant experience to join our growing advisory team. The role requires managing sustainability and climate-related projects end-to-end — from planning and execution to client engagement and delivery. You will work closely with clients to help them navigate GHG accounting, ESG reporting, climate risk assessments, and decarbonisation strategies.

This is a unique opportunity to work closely with and receive direct coaching and mentorship from KarbonWise’s founders, who bring deep experience from top-tier consulting firms and global sustainability engagements.

Key responsibilities

Project Management: Lead and manage sustainability consulting projects from scoping to delivery, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Client Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular updates, addressing queries, and ensuring high satisfaction levels.

Technical Delivery:

• Conduct GHG (Scope 1, 2, and 3) inventories in line with the GHG Protocol and relevant standards.
• Support clients with ESG reporting aligned to frameworks such as GRI, BRSR, CSRD, TCFD, and CDP.
• Perform climate risk assessments and scenario analysis aligned to TCFD.
• Assist in developing Net Zero roadmaps and decarbonisation strategies.

Analysis & Insights: Gather, analyse, and interpret sustainability data; prepare actionable recommendations for clients.

Stakeholder Collaboration: Coordinate with internal teams (technology, research, design) to ensure seamless delivery of projects.

Knowledge Building: Stay updated on emerging sustainability frameworks, regulations, and best practices to bring thought leadership to client engagements.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, Management, or related fields.

2–3+ years of experience in sustainability consulting, ESG advisory, or related roles.

Proven track record in managing projects end-to-end with client-facing responsibilities.

Strong understanding of GHG accounting, ESG frameworks, climate risk assessment, and decarbonisation strategies.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and presentation skills.

Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to simplify technical concepts for different audiences.

Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.

Other positives

Opportunity to work on impactful projects with leading companies across multiple geographies.

Direct coaching and mentorship from KarbonWise’s founders, with experience in top-tier consulting firms and global sustainability strategy.

Exposure to cutting-edge sustainability technology and analytics tools.

Collaborative, growth-focused work environment.