Do you want to make a difference when it comes to tackling climate change? Do you have an interest in renewable energy and how companies source this?

We are looking for somebody with a passion for corporate renewable energy sourcing and reporting. You will work with CDP’s global climate team to deliver a program of activities which largely include working for the RE100 initiative. Reporting to the Senior Manager (Renewable Energy), You will have excellent data presentations skills and the ability to communicate across a range of levels. As you will be working with companies on their electricity usage you will have knowledge of GHG protocol scope 2 reporting and guidance as well as a strong interest in the electric power industry.

About RE100 initiative:

Led by The Climate Group in partnership with CDP, RE100 is a collaborative, global initiative uniting more than 350 influential businesses committed to 100% renewable electricity, working to massively increase demand for - and delivery of - renewable energy. As the technical partner in the initiative, CDP manages technical criteria and reporting, among other things. Please visit www.there100.org to find out more.

About CDP  

CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts. The world’s economy looks to CDP as the gold standard of environmental reporting with the richest and most comprehensive dataset on corporate and city action. In 2021 we launched our new five-year strategy: Accelerating the Rate of Change - find out more here. Visit  https://cdp.net/en or follow us @CDP to find out more.   

Key responsibilities include:  

• Analysis of disclosures submitted by RE100 member companies for RE100 annual disclosure reports;
• Delivery of technical support to companies applying and interpreting the RE100 technical criteria and its credible claims principles and in their annual reporting to the RE100 initiative; 
• Help write RE100 annual disclosure reports and other technical documents to support the initiative 
• Help in any other technical tasks that might be necessary within various teams at CDP; and 
• Support the team with general admin.

You will have the following skills and experience: 

• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience;
• Previous knowledge/experience of renewable energy markets and/or market-based scope 2 emissions reporting;
• Familiarity with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard;
• Highly organized, fast learner and strong attention to detail;
• Strong interest in renewable energy markets;
• IT literate with excellent knowledge of MS-Excel; experience in data analytics and management is required;
• Bachelor’s degree in sustainability, energy studies, energy engineering, energy economics, energy policy or related field is required. Master’s degree is preferred; and
• Excellent written English and an ability to communicate technical details to different audiences.

This is a full time role based at CDP’s London or Berlin office reporting to Senior Manager - Renewable Energy.

Salary and benefits: Salary and benefits are dependent on location. In London GBP £30626 - £38283 per annum, 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, generous non-contributory pension provision, Employee Assistance Programme, life assurance, training and development, flexible working opportunities and other benefits. In Berlin the local equivalent salary and benefits are available.

Interested applicants must be eligible to work legally in the UK or Germany. We cannot sponsor this role.

Before you apply

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How to apply:

Please upload your CV in the application form along with a covering letter as an additional document setting out how you meet the required skills and experience or key responsibilities, which should be no more than two pages. The deadline is 15 August 2022 but applications will be evaluated as they are received so early applications are encouraged.