CARBON ACCOUNTING ANALYST

Early to Mid-Career | Remote (U.S.-based) | Part-time Position Summary Pagitsas Advisors is seeking a Carbon Accounting Analyst — a consultant with 4 to 8 years of focused experience in corporate GHG accounting and emissions reporting. This is a technical, client-facing role embedded within our growing sustainability advisory practice, supporting clients across life sciences, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing and/or financial services in building credible, decision-ready emissions inventories and decarbonization strategies. The Carbon Accounting Analyst will work across multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality GHG inventory development, Scope 3 analysis and target-setting support — contributing technical expertise while collaborating closely with senior consultants and program managers to drive client outcomes. Key Responsibilities GHG Inventory & Emissions Analysis Develop and manage corporate GHG emissions inventories across Scope 1, 2 and 3, applying GHG Protocol standards and relevant sector-specific guidance. Conduct emissions data collection, validation and analysis — identifying gaps, assessing data quality and recommending improvements to inventory methodology and processes. Support clients in understanding and quantifying Scope 3 value chain emissions across relevant categories, including supply chain, business travel, upstream and downstream impacts. Prepare clear, well-documented emissions reports and presentations that communicate findings and recommendations to client sustainability and finance teams. Target Setting & Decarbonization Support Support clients in setting science-based targets and developing near- and long-term decarbonization roadmaps aligned with GHG Protocol and SBTi requirements. Assist in assessing reduction opportunities across client operations and value chains, translating technical analysis into actionable guidance. Help clients navigate voluntary and emerging regulatory disclosure requirements including CDP, CSRD and related frameworks. Supplier & Supply Chain Emissions Support Support supplier engagement programs focused on GHG data collection and emissions capacity building, working alongside program managers and senior consultants. Provide technical guidance to suppliers on GHG accounting methodology, data submission and target-setting processes. Contribute to the design and delivery of training and capacity-building resources for supplier audiences. Work as part of multi-disciplinary consulting teams, contributing technical analysis and deliverables across concurrent client engagements. Collaborate with program managers and senior advisors to ensure technical work is well-integrated into broader client programs and clearly communicated to non-technical stakeholders. Maintain organized project documentation and support internal quality review processes. Qualifications Required 4–8 years of professional experience in corporate GHG accounting and emissions reporting, in a consulting or in-house corporate sustainability role. Strong working knowledge of the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard and Scope 3 Standard, including emissions calculation methodologies, boundary setting and data quality assessment. Demonstrated experience developing Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions inventories for corporate clients or employers across multiple sectors. Familiarity with science-based target setting processes and SBTi guidance for corporate and supplier target setting. Experience supporting or preparing disclosures for CDP, GRI, CSRD or similar voluntary and regulatory frameworks. Strong analytical and data management skills with high proficiency in Excel and comfort working with large, complex datasets. Clear written and verbal communication skills — able to present technical content to non-technical client audiences. Bachelor's degree in environmental science, engineering, sustainability, economics or a related field. Strongly Preferred Experience with carbon accounting or ESG data management platforms (e.g., Watershed, Workiva, Sphera or similar). Experience supporting supplier GHG capacity building or Scope 3 supplier engagement programs. Familiarity with ISO 14064 and third-party assurance or verification processes. Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences or industrial manufacturing sectors. About Pagitsas Advisors & Who Thrives Here Pagitsas Advisors is a boutique management consulting firm that helps large, complex organizations translate sustainability into strategic programs that improve operational efficiency, de-risk supply chains and drive long-term growth. Our clients span life sciences, pharmaceutical, industrial manufacturing, financial services, technology and real estate. We are a firm where every team member has direct impact on client relationships and firm direction. The right candidate leads with curiosity, connects their work to tangible business outcomes, builds trust through consistent follow-through and holds a high standard for quality. Our five values — Think Systemically, Deliver Measurable Value, Prioritize What Matters Most, Build Trust-Based Partnerships and Lead with Integrity and Courage — guide how we think, decide and work every day. We are a certified Women-Owned Business (WBENC) and SBA-certified small business. 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