Carbon Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

Qualifications and EducationBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, data science, quantitative agronomy, or similar fields. Master’s degree would be a plus.ExperienceMinimum 5+ years in carbon management or climate solutions, preferably in agriculture or coffee.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Carbon Carbon (Inventory) – 30%Oversee corporate carbon accounting to track Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in line with international standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO 14064).Develop and execute the company’s carbon transition roadmap, including verification & integrating it across operations and supply chains andCoordinate validation of methodologies and alignment of internal systems with evolving regulations and frameworks (e.g., EU CSRD, SBTi, emerging carbon regulations).Product Footprint – 40%Oversee product carbon footprint assessments led by the Data Analyst, leading methodology developments around IMPACT carbon survey design, developing manuals & training materials and capacity building team members.Oversee the verification and ongoing validation of the Sucafina Product Footprint Tool, ensuring methodological rigor and transparency.Conduct assessment of potential carbon measurement tools to track progress.Guide the formalization and deployment of the carbon forecasting methodology, integrating models developed by Global Agronomy Manager and ensuring consistency across origins.Conduct comparative assessments of MEO and other frameworks (e.g., CFT), analyzing migration effort and cost implications.Drive capacity building through manuals, training, and knowledge sharing on carbon footprint methodologies and data quality checks.Client-Focused Carbon Solutions (30%)Design and support client-focused carbon services, including carbon footprint assessments and decarbonization pathways in conjunction with the Global Agronomy Manager.Develop carbon insetting and offsetting strategies tailored to client needs.Collaborate with commercial teams to integrate carbon-related value propositions into customer offerings.Lead engagement with certification bodies and verification standards to verify projects (identify standards and methodologies, timelines-effort-cost, and execute implementation).

REQUIRED SKILLS

Environment law, Key performance indicators, Project management, Reporting

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree