Sustainability Analyst – ERM (Environmental Resources Management)
ERM is the world's largest pure-play sustainability consultancy with 8,000+ consultants in 40+ countries, helping global corporations manage environmental risks, achieve sustainability goals, and comply with complex environmental regulations. ERM advises 50% of the Fortune 500 on sustainability strategy, ESG reporting, climate risk, and environmental compliance across energy, mining, chemicals, real estate, and technology sectors. We are hiring Sustainability Analysts in Chicago to support ERM's rapidly expanding corporate sustainability consulting practice.
Responsibilities
- Support corporate sustainability consulting projects including ESG materiality assessments, sustainability strategy development, and GRI/SASB reporting
- Conduct greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories and carbon footprint assessments (Scope 1, 2, and 3) for corporate clients using GHG Protocol methodology
- Prepare corporate sustainability reports and ESG disclosures meeting GRI Standards, SASB frameworks, TCFD, and emerging ISSB requirements
- Conduct ESG regulatory compliance analysis including EU CSRD, SEC climate disclosure rules, and state-level environmental reporting requirements
- Research sustainability best practices and benchmark corporate ESG performance against sector peers
- Support environmental due diligence assessments for corporate M&A transactions
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or related field
- Knowledge of GHG accounting, GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, and Scope 1/2/3 emissions
- Understanding of GRI, SASB, and TCFD reporting frameworks
- Strong project management and writing skills for client deliverable production
- Excel proficiency; Python or SQL for data analysis is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive salary with ERM profit-sharing and annual bonus
- Exposure to sustainability challenges at the world's largest companies across industries
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401(k) with ERM matching
- Flexible hybrid work and global project mobility opportunities across ERM's 40+ country network