EIT Climate-KIC
About EIT Climate-KIC
EIT Climate-KIC is Europe’s largest public-private partnership dedicated to climate innovation and entrepreneurship, focused on tackling climate change through systemic innovation and promoting sustainable growth. Established by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), it fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment designed to leverage a myriad of perspectives. The organization is headquartered in Amsterdam and has offices across Europe, operating in 39 countries. It partners with cities, governments, and enterprises to catalyze climate-oriented transformations. Historically funded by EIT, Climate-KIC is now transitioning to a multi-funder model to ensure a diverse financial foundation for innovation endeavors.
About this Role
EIT Climate-KIC is seeking a Climate Impact Advisor with extensive knowledge in carbon footprint assessments for early-stage innovations. The role mainly involves collaborating with entrepreneurship teams internally and with startups and Entrepreneur Support Organisations (ESOs) externally, across the globe. This position requires independent working, a methodical approach, and the ability to deliver promptly. The advisor will manage climate metrics for startups and help develop new impact measurement methods, contributing to EIT Climate-KIC’s agenda of accelerating climate action.
Responsibilities
- Deliver carbon footprint assessments for startups and their products.
- Train startups on conducting carbon footprint assessments.
- Facilitate virtual and in-person climate impact workshops.
- Provide mentoring sessions to ESOs and startups.
- Validate climate impact claims with established procedures.
- Develop climate impact measurement methodologies.
- Manage climate impact metrics for startup portfolios.
- Produce regular climate impact reports.
Requirements
- University degree in a sustainability-related field, preferably a Master’s or higher.
- At least 5 years of experience in climate impact measurement.
- Expertise in GHG accounting methodologies.
- Ability to facilitate virtual and group sessions independently.
- Fluent in English and French/Spanish.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with collaborative IT applications.
Benefits
- High degree of job flexibility to accommodate diverse working patterns.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Work in a diverse and inclusive environment committed to sustainability.
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