Emission Management Associate

TLDR

Support hundreds of companies in successfully managing their net zero journey and ESG reporting while working with a cutting-edge carbon management and decarbonisation software.

Plan A, a Diginex Ltd company, is Europe’s leading corporate carbon accounting and decarbonisation software provider, helping companies turn emissions intelligence into financial performance. Its AI-powered, TÜV-certified platform, coupled with expert support, simplifies emissions accounting, target setting, and reduction planning in line with GHG, and SBTi standards.

We're looking for an Emissions Management Associate for our Sustainability Solutions team, preferably based in Berlin. If our mission is aligned with your values and personal goals, we want to get to know you!

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.

Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Work-Life Flexibility: Hybrid work model with 28 days of vacation and a 30-day 'Work from Anywhere' policy.

Plan A develops a carbon accounting software that enables businesses to effectively measure, report, and reduce their carbon footprints. Designed for organizations committed to sustainability, our platform combines AI-enhanced functionality with scientific expertise to streamline the decarbonisation process and ensure compliance with global standards. By simplifying complex carbon accounting, we empower companies to turn decarbonisation efforts into tangible business advantages.

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