Consulting Associate, Sustainability

Make an Impact on the Future of Sustainable Business

Are you passionate about helping organizations solve complex sustainability challenges and create meaningful environmental and social impact? Whether you're a recent graduate or an early-career professional, this is an opportunity to work alongside industry-leading experts, support global organizations on their sustainability journeys, and build a career at the intersection of business strategy, climate action, and corporate responsibility.

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, Sustainability to join our Corporate Sustainability team.

In this role, you'll collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and multinational clients to develop sustainability strategies, reporting programs, and measurable solutions that help organizations create long-term value.

Why This Role Matters

Organizations around the world are facing increasing expectations from investors, customers, employees, and regulators to demonstrate their sustainability performance.

As a Sustainability Consultant at ERM, you'll help clients navigate these challenges by transforming sustainability goals into practical, measurable actions that drive business and environmental outcomes.

Your work will help organizations improve transparency, strengthen sustainability performance, reduce environmental impacts, and make informed decisions that support a more sustainable future.

What Your Impact Is

In this role, you will:


* Support the development of sustainability strategies and ESG initiatives for leading organizations across multiple industries.


* Contribute to sustainability reporting and disclosure efforts that help clients communicate progress and build stakeholder trust.


* Assist clients in identifying and prioritizing key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) issues.


* Help organizations establish sustainability goals, metrics, and programs that drive measurable results.


* Collaborate with experienced consultants to deliver high-quality solutions that address climate, energy, and corporate sustainability challenges.


* Support projects that influence business decisions and contribute to meaningful environmental and social outcomes.

What You'll Bring

Required


* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Sustainability, or a related field, or equivalent experience.


* 0–2 years of relevant experience in consulting, corporate sustainability, industry, government, or a related environment.


* Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to develop clear and professional reports and deliverables.


* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.


* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating across teams.


* Willingness to travel as needed to su...