Job Description
Mission
The candidate will join the Technical Discipline “ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk” at RINA Consulting, delivering technical services on a global scale. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clients across industry, research and development, and the financial sector—supporting efforts to improve the sustainability rating of a Company, mitigate climate change risks, improve climate resilience of the assets implementing effective adaptation strategies.
This role will involve providing technical expertise across a wide range of sustainability-related areas, including Climate Change, Carbon Markets, Energy Efficiency and Management, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting, Product Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Finance, ESG, and Sustainability Management.
Key Accountabilities
Lead projects across a range of sustainability and climate-related domains, with special focus on:
Energy Efficiency Audits and ISO 50001 Implementation
GHG Accounting & Reporting
Decarbonisation Studies and GHG Target Setting
Carbon Footprint of Products and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
Climate Change Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
-Climate Adaptation Planning
-Lead and implement Research & Development activities for ESG and climate risk-related projects funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe 2021–2027 programme.
-Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals for ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk related topics.
-Manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
-Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and support the achievement of the Discipline team objectives.
-Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in sustainability, with deep expertise in climate change, ESG principles, and sustainability reporting frameworks. #LI-IG1
Education
Qualifications
-Postgraduate studies focused on sustainability or the climate-energy transition are considered a strong asset.
-At least 3 years of solid experience in one or more sustainability-related domains listed above.
-Familiarity with relevant frameworks and regulations such as GRI, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, SBTi.
-EGE (Esperto in Gestione dell’Energia) Certification according to UNI CEI 11339 is a plus
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian (C1 level); proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is a plus.
-Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
-Demonstrated passion for driving environmental and social impact through business practices.
-Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive attitude and the ability to stay current with evolving developments in the field.
Competencies
- WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
- PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
- INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
- DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
- FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.