Stellenbeschreibung
The Role
At Plan A, you'll be working with hundreds of companies to successfully manage their net zero journey and ESG reporting. We are looking for a curious and driven team member to help our Sustainability Team scale Plan A's software features, while keeping a close eye on the latest developments in carbon accounting and decarbonisation. We are looking for someone to:
- Conduct GHG accounting with special attention to Corporate Carbon Accounting
- Perform data management and analysis: primary or secondary activity and conversion factor data; scoping of (organisational and operational) boundaries
- Work closely with product/engineering teams to support the development of our Carbon Management, Decarbonisation and ESG Reporting software
- Create educational materials and toolkits on emission scopes and categories
- Support co-creation of software development projects with clients across industries (e.g. financial institutions, apparel) and conduct research, data collection and analysis
- Communicate methods, results and strategies to clients through reports and presentations
Requirements
- You hold a university degree and/or other equivalent training in a relevant field, preferably in environmental sciences, environmental engineering or other relevant technical background
- You have 3-4 years of working experience in a relevant field: technical implementation of carbon accounting; corporate sustainability, consulting, academia
- You have demonstrated experience in carbon accounting, specifically with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, and the Value Chain (Scope 3) Standard
- You have demonstrated experience in data management and proficiency in Excel or similar spreadsheet tools
- You have existing knowledge of the science of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- You are familiar with the structure, and use of databases and tools including EcoInvent, OpenLCA, Climatiq, Exiobase
- You have a strong command of the English language. You are able to communicate complicated technical topics both internally and to clients or other external stakeholders verbally and in a written form
- You have an understanding of the multiple dimensions of diversity and the ability to work with people from different backgrounds
What Makes You Stand Out (optional)
- Experience collaborating with large enterprise organisations
- Hands-on work in decarbonisation projects, particularly aligned with the Science Based Targets (SBTi) framework
- Proficiency in data tools such as Python, SQL, Tableau, or comparable analytics platforms
- Experience designing or implementing automated data management processes
- Practical experience with openLCA, SimaPro, and Ecoinvent databases
- Understanding of supply chain management
- Familiarity with reporting frameworks (e.g., GRI, CDP, TCFD)
- Sector experience in Fashion, Fleet Management, and/or Financial Institutions
- Professional proficiency in German or French; additional languages are a plus
Benefits
- Global Impact: Push the needle on climate action by contributing to the success of our carbon management and ESG software
- Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 28 days of vacation and a 30-day "Work from Anywhere" policy
- Growth Environment: A collaborative, mission-driven culture that values intellectual honesty and rapid professional evolution
