Senior Associate I - Sustainability

At PwC, our sustainability team is dedicated to embedding environmental, social, economic, and governance (ESG) considerations into business strategies and operations. We support organizations by managing sustainability risks, uncovering opportunities, and promoting positive social and environmental outcomes. As a sustainability generalist, you will leverage your expertise across ESG topics to analyze client needs and deliver consulting services throughout the sustainability lifecycle, including strategy development, transformation initiatives, and reporting.

A. F. Ferguson & Co strives to be the employer of choice for professional talent. We operate in a dynamic environment that presents exciting opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. Our goal is to attract and retain top talent from a broad spectrum of experiences, reflecting the diversity of society. We foster a culture where employees can be authentic and are valued for their unique strengths. We are currently seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in climate-related risk assessments and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions calculation aligned with the GHG Protocol.

Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive climate-related risk assessments, covering both transition and physical risks. This includes identifying material risks and opportunities across an entity’s value chain.
- Evaluate the likelihood of these risks under various climate scenarios and assess their potential financial and operational impacts.
- Calculate greenhouse gas emissions in accordance with the GHG Protocol standards.
- Collaborate with business teams to review data and communicate key findings clearly and effectively.

Required Qualifications
- Practical experience in climate risk assessment and GHG accounting and reporting.
- Proficiency in climate data analysis, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and spatial data techniques.
- Strong understanding of leading climate frameworks, such as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) climate scenarios.
- Familiarity with climate modelling tools and technologies relevant to climate science.
- Excellent analytical, reporting, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and explain complex data insights in an accessible manner.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Sustainability, Climate Science, or a related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills
- Skills in carbon accounting, carbon footprint analysis, and understanding of carbon pricing, offsets, taxes, and incentives.
- Experience with climate change adaptation program design, climate finance, climate policy, and climate reporting.
- Competence in digital tooling, data analytics, and AI-human collaboration.
- Strong interpersonal skills including active listening, empathy, creativity, and emotional regulation.
- Openness to feedback and embracing change.
- Fluency in multiple languages is a plus but not mandatory.

This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful sustainability initiatives within a respected global firm, working alongside diverse teams to drive impactful climate action. Candidates who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about integrating sustainability into business strategy will find this position rewarding.