GHG Life Cycle Assessment Scientist

We are a dynamic startup committed to revolutionizing environmental and sustainability reporting. Our mission is to digitize diverse reporting and assessments, ranging from Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. Join us in driving positive change towards a more sustainable future.

Position Summary

We are seeking a dedicated GHG LCA Assessment Scientist to contribute to our suite of products, covering a broad spectrum including agricultural goods (e.g., canola, wheat), fertilizers, crude oil, chemicals, and steels. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing accurate and repeatable Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) processes and quantifying carbon footprints for various products.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish robust LCA processes and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and repeatability.
• Quantify GHG carbon footprints across a diverse range of products
• Collaborate with prospective clients, farmers, and technology providers to gather operational data, analyze on-farm practices, and refine field boundary data to align with our carbon program.
• Evaluate and quantify soil carbon sequestration to provide comprehensive insights.

Qualifications

• University degree in engineering, and/or science.
• Knowledge of industrial chemical manufacturing processes (Nitrogen, Phosphate, Potash) Understanding of, and ability to follow technical diagrams (P&ID, PFD)
• Ability to develop complex mass and energy balances, and conduct product Life Cycle Analysis (LCA)
• Understanding of ISO 14000 (including 14025, 14040, 14044, 14064, 14067, 14071)
• Knowledge of product certification processes (e.g. ISCC+, Certifhy)
• Ability to understand/interpret reporting needs to identify data requirements, develop/work through complex calculations, and be able to successfully communicate this to a wide variety of stakeholders
• Experience with lifecycle analysis software (e.g. GREET, OpenLCA, SimaPro, Gabi)
• Familiarity with LCA emission factor databases (e.g. Ecoinvent)

Skills

• Proficient in handling quantitative data, including collection, cleaning, consolidation, analysis, and synthesis of large datasets to derive actionable insights.
• Strong passion and demonstrated understanding of environmental issues, frameworks, programs, and multi-stakeholder initiatives (e.g., ESG reports, CDP Climate, and the Science Based Targets initiative).
• Track record of working with greenhouse gas inventories, and familiarity with greenhouse gas protocols, accounting standards, and reporting regulations (Scope 3 experience preferred).
• Experience working in a cross-cultural/functional environment, with a track record of operational effectiveness, innovation, and collaboration with diverse teams and remote relationships.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas in a simple way that will impart detailed insights and build consensus that delivers results.
• Highly proficient in use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Experience with Power Query, Python and/or other data manipulation tools highly beneficial.

Join Us

Embark on a transformative journey with us to redefine sustainability reporting and assessment. Be a part of an enthusiastic team dedicated to making a positive impact. If you're passionate about the environment, possess the skills and knowledge outlined above, and are eager to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply.