Senior Consultant - Climate & Nature: GHG & Net Zero

Senior Consultant - Climate & Nature: GHG & Net Zero

Department

Climate & Nature Solutions : Advisory

Employment Type

Permanent - Full Time

Location

• Germany - Frankfurt
• Description

This role is open to candidates based in Frankfurt or Munich.

Lead one of the defining transitions of the decade.

We are seeking a highly motivated technical senior consultant to join EMEA Climate & Nature team.

This is a delivery role engaging directly with the market to support major sustainability projects to our clients.

It will involve collaborating with global Anthesis sustainability experts and with other consultants not only to deliver great projects but also to develop new innovative ways of approaching sustainability.

You will have the opportunity to own market‑leading projects in areas such as GHG inventory development, target setting (SBT’s and Net Zero), transition plans, climate risk management, internal carbon pricing and much more.

You will be supported by a large team of experts both in the UK and across our global analytics teams.

We are seeking someone with personal passion for sustainability, eager to learn with a drive to have impact.

You must be a self‑starter with initiative who can flex across client sectors and services areas to deliver excellence and value for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing detailed calculations for greenhouse gas emissions and other environmental metrics, ensuring robustness and consistency.
• Preparing high‑quality technical reports, drawing on expertise from across the wider team and the broader organisation.
• Writing proposals for new business, in collaboration with the existing team.
• Be independent in engaging with a wide variety of clients, often in senior roles within their business.
• Attending and, where appropriate, leading client meetings to support project delivery and business development.
• Managing multiple projects and workstreams independently, delivering to tight deadlines with limited supervision.
• Continuously developing technical expertise, supported by senior colleagues, while mentoring and guiding junior team members, including providing training and support where needed.
• Key Requirements: Skills, Knowledge, Location & Expertise
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, environmental science or business‑related disciplines (e. g. economics, finance), ideally with a focus on sustainability or climate.
• Ideally 5+- years of relevant professional experience in climate, ESG, or sustainability consulting.
• Excellent analytical skills, including advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e. g. modelling, large datasets); experience with other analytics and visualisation tools (e. g.

Power BI, Tableau) is beneficial.

• Experience with GHG accounting methodologies and frameworks (e. g. PCAF, GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO), including PCF.
• Strong understanding of key frameworks and regulations (e. g., GHG protocol, SBTi).
• Good understanding of value chains and Scope 3 emissions.
• Strong communication and consulting skills; particularly an understanding of the sustainability challenges that organisations face in today’s climate.
• Excellent project management skills: ensuring projects are delivered on time, to budget and to client expectations.
• Team player with a proactive, ownership‑driven mindset.
• Language capabilities: Fluency in German and English (both written and verbal) is strictly required for client delivery.
• Additional language capabilities are preferred to support global and regional engagements.
• Eligibility to work
• Applicants must already have the legal right to work in the country of employment.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Job Benefits

Why Anthesis?

Build and lead a global practice in one of the fastest‑moving areas of sustainability.

Take ownership of a portfolio with real scale, world‑class clients, and a mandate to grow it significantly.

Work alongside a talented, mission‑driven team that takes the work seriously and each other kindly.

Join a consultancy that’s growing fast, investing in AI and innovation, and thinking long‑term.

Have the autonomy to set a vision, make bold bets, and see them through.

• Your Benefits
• Work within a highly motivated team in an innovative and rapidly growing global company.
• Opportunity to have a direct impact and be a key part of the growth and development of the business and the team.
• Work solely on projects that have an impact on the sustainability and climate change goals/challenges for clients.
• Opportunity to work with, collaborate with and learn from sustainability SME’s who are passionate about the work they do and the impact Anthesis can have.
• Exposure to a wide range of clients and projects on a global basis.
• Competitive salary in line with education, experience and skills.
• Cooperative, supportive and open working atmosphere.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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