Sustainability Consultant

Sustainability Consultant

Role and introduction

CSRWorks International is a boutique-style sustainability consulting, assurance, and training firm headquartered in Singapore, working with clients across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. We support organisations on sustainability strategy, reporting, climate action, sustainability ratings, human rights, and assurance.

We are hiring a Sustainability Consultant to join our consulting team. This is a manager-level role for professionals with 5–7 years of relevant experience who can lead client engagements end-to-end, provide technical and commercial leadership, and contribute directly to business growth.

You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, take ownership of engagement delivery and commercial outcomes, and play a key role in developing client relationships, growing accounts, and mentoring team members. CSRWorks is a Certified Great Place to Work®.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver sustainability consulting engagements across:

  • Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS)

  • Climate and carbon services, including climate risk reporting (TCFD / ISSB S2), GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation roadmaps, and transition plans

  • Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA)

  • Human rights and responsible business initiatives

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear technical guidance and strategic advice

• Own project planning, execution, timelines, resourcing, quality assurance, and delivery outcomes

• Review and sign off on technical analyses, calculations, disclosures, and client-ready deliverables

• Lead and support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and developing proposals

• Own or co-own engagement scoping, pricing, and commercial outcomes

• Drive account growth through cross-selling and long-term client relationships

• Participate in client pitches, proposal presentations, and closing discussions

• Provide mentoring, technical oversight, and coaching to Sustainability Analysts and Associates

• Stay current on evolving sustainability standards, regulations, and best practices, and guide their application in client work

• Contribute to internal knowledge development, practice improvement, and thought leadership initiatives

Requirements

• 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consulting, advisory, assurance, or in-house sustainability roles

• Strong hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas:

  • Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS)

  • Climate risk and disclosure (TCFD / ISSB S2)

  • GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation strategies, and transition planning

  • Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA)

  • Human rights, social compliance, or responsible business practices

• Proven experience leading client engagements and engaging senior client stakeholders

• Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with a high level of attention to detail

• Ability to balance technical rigour with commercial judgement

• Experience mentoring junior consultants and managing team delivery

• Professional certifications or advanced training in sustainability, climate, or assurance frameworks are an advantage

What we offer

• Competitive salary with performance-linked bonus

• Strong learning and professional development support

• Exposure to complex, international client engagements

• Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and work-from-home options

• Medical, healthcare, and wellness benefits

• Generous leave policies and supportive workplace practices

• Clear progression to Senior Sustainability Consultant (Senior Manager-equivalent) for high performers

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative, international, and multi-cultural consulting environment

Interviews

• Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured interview process, which may include:

  • An initial discussion to assess experience and role fit

  • A technical and case-based interview

  • A final interview focused on leadership, client management, and commercial judgement

How to apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover note outlining relevant experience and motivation for applying.

Please send applications to [email protected] with the subject line “Sustainability Consultant – Application”.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.