Consultant

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated and technically sound Consultant to support greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting, corporate carbon footprint assessments, energy audits, decarbonization strategy development, and sustainability advisory assignments. The candidate will work across multiple industry sectors and support organizations in measuring, managing, and reducing their environmental impacts in line with global standards and best practices.

The role requires strong analytical capabilities, understanding of industrial energy systems, and practical knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies, energy efficiency opportunities, and sustainability reporting frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

A. GHG Inventory and Carbon Accounting

       Conduct organizational and operational boundary assessments for GHG accounting.

       Identify and map Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emission sources across business operations and value chains.

       Develop GHG data collection templates and coordinate data collection from client stakeholders.

       Validate activity data and assess data quality.

       Calculate GHG emissions using recognized standards and emission factors.

       Support preparation of corporate carbon footprint reports.

       Assist clients in developing GHG management frameworks and data management systems.

       Conduct emissions hotspot analysis and identify major contributors.

       Support external assurance and verification activities.

       Standards and Methodologies

       GHG Protocol Corporate Standard

       ISO 14064 Series

       PCAF (for financial institutions)

       IPCC Guidelines

       DEFRA Emission Factors

       CEA Emission Factors

       Ecoinvent / Exiobase databases

B. Energy Audits and Energy Management

       Conduct preliminary and detailed energy audits at industrial and commercial facilities.

       Analyze energy consumption patterns and identify inefficiencies.

       Review utility bills, energy balance data, and operational practices.

       Perform equipment-level assessments covering:

       HVAC systems

       Boilers

       Compressed air systems

       Motors and drives

       Pumps and fans

       DG sets

       Lighting systems

o   Renewable energy systems

       Develop energy-saving opportunities and estimate potential savings.

       Conduct techno-economic feasibility assessments.

       Prepare audit reports and implementation roadmaps.

C. Decarbonization and Sustainability Advisory

       Support development of net-zero and decarbonization roadmaps.

       Evaluate renewable energy procurement opportunities.

       Assess carbon reduction interventions and mitigation measures.

       Support Science-Based Targets (SBTi) assessments.

       Assist in climate change and sustainability-related consulting assignments.

       Conduct benchmarking and sectoral analysis.

D. Data Analysis and Reporting

       Analyze large datasets related to emissions, energy consumption, and sustainability performance.

       Build emissions calculation models and dashboards.

       Prepare client presentations, technical reports, and workshops.

       Develop executive-level insights and recommendations.

       Maintain project documentation and knowledge repositories.

Desired Qualifications

Education

Mandatory:

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical, Electrical, Energy, Chemical, Environmental Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred:

M.Tech / MBA in Energy Management, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Climate Change, or related disciplines

Professional Certifications (Preferred)

One or more of the following:

       Certified Energy Auditor (BEE)

       Certified Energy Manager (BEE)

       ISO 14064 Lead Verifier

       ISO 50001 Lead Auditor / Internal Auditor

       GHG Protocol Training Certification

       GARP Sustainability & Climate Risk (SCR)

       IGBC Accredited Professional

       Carbon Accounting or Life Cycle Assessment certifications

Experience

2–4 years of relevant experience

Experience in:

       GHG inventory development

       Carbon footprint assessments

       Energy audits

       Sustainability consulting

       Industrial energy efficiency projects

       ESG and decarbonization projects

Technical Skills

Essential

       GHG accounting methodologies

       Energy audit techniques

       Carbon footprint modeling

       Emission factor databases

       Advanced Microsoft Excel

       Data validation and analytics

       Report writing and presentation development

Preferred

       Power BI / Tableau

       Python / R

       Life Cycle Assessment tools

       Energy modeling software

       ESG reporting frameworks

Soft Skills

       Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

       Excellent stakeholder management

       Effective communication and presentation skills

       Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

       Strong attention to detail

Team-oriented with consulting mindset