Carbon Accounting Analyst

Who we are

Our mission is to accelerate the world’s transition to net zero carbon. But we need to move quickly. Emitwise wants to ensure that every organisation across the world, big or small, is able to embark on a sustainability journey that culminates in net zero. The planet deserves more than just another tech company, and if you do too, then keep reading.

At Emitwise, we've built a team that has the skillset and desire to bring automated carbon accounting to life — saving businesses time, money, and emissions. We have built a platform which makes it significantly easier and faster for companies to calculate, track, and reduce their carbon emissions. This allows them to reduce costs, future-proof their business, and become sustainability leaders. Ultimately, we're a group of people disenchanted with business as usual and looking to make a real impact through creative innovation.

We’re backed by top-tier Silicon Valley investors who share our mission, including True Ventures, and ex-Uber CEO Ryan Graves, we are a well-funded Series A stage start-up. Read more about us in publications like Forbes, Business Insider, and Fast Company.

We are looking for Carbon Accounting Analysts to join the team and support us in delivering world-class carbon accounting to support our rapidly growing customer base.

What you'll be doing

We think in terms of impact. Here's how you will contribute when you join:

You'll deliver high-quality work as part of a team.
You’ll interpret environmental data and ensure the highest standards in inventory analysis are met which will empower the customer success team. 

You can build for the future. You’ll help us build, manage and maintain a high-quality database of emission factors that will quickly become one of the most comprehensive in the world

Efficiency is key. You’ll always be looking for ways to improve our playbooks and processes to ensure we can delight customers across a range of industries.

You’ll change the way our customers do business. Your understanding of carbon accounting, environmental consulting and project management, coupled with your commercial judgement and knowledge of real-world applications to carbon accounting, will ensure customers achieve their carbon goals.

What you'll need

- You have at least 2 years of relevant work experience. 
- You're deeply committed to tackling the climate emergency, have a sound understanding of the underlying science, and have proven experience in the workplace.
- You love analysing and interpreting data and are driven to solve challenging technical problems.
- You are positive and collaborative, and willing to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in when needed. You also bring constructive feedback and positive energy to the team, fostering a supportive and enjoyable work environment.
- You can concisely and accurately communicate complex, technical information, and are comfortable presenting ideas to customer audiences with varying degrees of knowledge.
- You are passionate about working directly with corporations on their carbon footprint and can demonstrate experience in GHG accounting in line with best practices (e.g. the GHG Protocol or ISO 14064)You are comfortable managing multiple project teams simultaneously.
- You're a free thinker who will identify opportunities for improvement and be confident in communicating these.
- You're flexible, adaptable, and thrive in a rapidly scaling company.
- You are passionate about our mission. "Does it get the world to net-zero carbon faster?" (Expect to ask yourself this question regularly when working at Emitwise.)
- Nice to have: great academic credentials, including a degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g. Environmental Science or Environmental Management) or a broader field focusing on environmental issues (e.g. Data Science, Engineering or Economics)

Whats in it for you?

- Accelerating the global fight against climate change through corporate sustainability
- Pension matching to 5% (on qualified earnings)
- Comprehensive health insurance policy including dental and mental health.
- £50 per month against gym or training costs, as well as an annual subscription to the enhanced Headspace app.
- Take mental health days, no questions asked.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Enhanced shared parental benefits and leave.
- Team socials. Be it celebrating company milestones, team days out, charity work or holiday parties.