We are a climate tech startup on a mission to drive climate action through data and insight. Our team of entrepreneurs, technologists, and scientists, who joined us from Google, MIT, PIK Potsdam and other backgrounds are building a tech platform to empower organisations to take action in tackling the climate crisis. We are building an open-data solution for developers to automatically measure greenhouse gas emissions and consequently act upon robust data and insight. Our flexible tracking API can be integrated into software that businesses already use to accurately calculate and continuously monitor greenhouse gas emissions. 

We're based in Berlin and backed by renowned VCs and advisors in the climate-tech and software sector. 

This is an amazing time to join Climatiq. Be part of real, technology-driven endeavour from the beginning. Work with an amazing team and help build something meaningful together with our community.
 

We are now looking for a Carbon Accounting Specialist to join our team.

You will be the go-to person for knowledge around carbon accounting standards and methodologies, and in charge of translating requirements into insights to define our products and services. You’ll use your knowledge and skills to define product strategies and craft narratives around new products and technologies with a positive impact on the climate. 

You will work closely with our science and data team to research and acquire relevant data, and liaise with external partners for research and assurance, e.g. CDP, GLEC and others. In collaborating with product and engineering, you will ensure Climatiq’s product suite reflects the latest developments in carbon measurement standards. Working with our sales team, you will use your expertise to support customers and prospects to ensure smooth onboarding and deployment of Climatiq’s services. 

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with clients to ensure Climatiq tools and services fit their emissions intelligence needs.
• Advise customers on the correct use of emission factors, consistency and compliance with GHG protocol and other applicable standards (HIGG, GLEC, GRESB etc). 
• Gather and feed customer insights to our product team to inform our roadmap and priorities
• Support Climatiq’s accreditation with key certification bodies
• Work closely with the science and data team, research, collect and add new emission factors to the Open Emission Factor Database, and analyse new and existing sources of data. Work on validation and quality assurance of the database. 
• Liaise with product, data & science as well as the scientific advisory board to prioritise data sets to ingress and maintain in the database. 

• Experience with applying GHG accounting reporting standards, such as TCFD, GHG Protocol, PCAF and others. 
• Previous work experience in consulting and/or auditing is desirable
• Deep understanding of corporate and product carbon footprinting methodologies and LCA frameworks. 
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role 
• Solid understanding of how different sectors (i.e. energy, transportation, buildings, water etc.) contribute to global emissions
• Genuine interest in the climate technology sector, sustainability, and a carbon-neutral economy
• Proactive, passionate and curious about solving big and complex problems
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Fluent English, additional languages a plus 

• Location: Berlin, or Remote (within +/- 2 hours of CET timezone)
• Starting date: As soon as possible
• Hours: Full-time, flexible working hours

Climatiq is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome and encourage candidates from all backgrounds and experiences to apply for roles on our team. Send us your CV and a short cover letter, highlighting your skills and experience, relevant for the role.