Carbon Accounting Associate (Japan Market)

About Green Project Technologies 

 
Green Project is a SaaS-based carbon accounting and ESG data management platform, explicitly designed to support organizations earlier in their sustainability journey engage with, and improve upon, their environmental performance data. Under increasing pressure from regulators, investors, customers and employees, businesses—especially small- and medium-sized businesses—are becoming empowered to calculate and report on their GHG emissions and other key ESG KPIs, however, many lack the resourcing, budget, and expertise to stand up a data-driven ESG program in-house. 

Using Green Project’s platform, businesses of any size can begin tracking and monitoring their sustainability data via our streamlined onboarding processes, flexible data collection tools & automation, and accessible analytics & reporting features. Ultimately, our platform provides the intuitive launchpad that many companies need to begin tracking and reducing their corporate footprint, then consistently strengthen their commitment to decarbonization as their ESG ownership, education, and accountability grows over time. 

Green Project Technologies is part of ACT Group, who is the world’s leading provider of market-based sustainability solutions with over 70 products in 40 plus countries including Amsterdam, Shanghai, New York, Paris, Tokyo and Singapore. 

About the role 

Join Green Project as a Carbon Accounting Associate (Japan Market) and be a part of a fast-growing, remote-first climate tech company that's empowering businesses of all ESG maturities to kickstart or deepen their commitment to sustainability. As a crucial member of our Customer Success team, you'll be at the forefront of both (i) externally defining, quantifying, analyzing and reporting on our client’s GHG footprints, and (ii) internally bolstering our methodological rigor, breadth of disclosure, and data management processes. By overseeing clients’ GHG inventories end-to-end, offering targeted, right sized decarbonization advice, and shaping our growing practice at Green Project, this role provides unparalleled exposure to the burgeoning field of carbon accounting and opportunity for upward mobility and personal ownership. 

What you'll do: 

Client Communication: 

• Work with clients to set up their carbon accounting and reporting on our platform and advise on the most efficient path for data collection. 
• Collaborate closely with clients to facilitate their understanding of optimal data collection methods, sharing how they can effectively leverage the capabilities of our Green Project software given their existing ESG controls and stakeholder landscape. 
• Provide expert advice on defining operational boundaries to ensure accurate and meaningful data incorporation. 
• Communicate the far-reaching impact of our work, helping clients recognize the significance of their emissions generation and the key next steps they can take towards data-driven decarbonization. 

Data Ingestion and Analysis: 

• Manage data inputs with significant attention to detail, ensuring the completeness, accuracy, and documentation necessary for enterprise-grade, audit ready carbon footprints. 
• Utilize Excel to calculate Scope 1-3 emissions in conjunction with our software, demonstrating proficiency in the GHG Protocol. Training opportunities are available for further skill enhancement. 
• Replicate and review prior emission inventories, ensuring alignment with the standards set by the GHG Protocol and other leading region- or industry-specific frameworks, where relevant. 
• Collaborate closely with your team to uphold data accuracy, fostering a culture of precision and excellence. 
• Produce compelling onboarding reports and presentations, leveraging strong presentation skills to convey complex information effectively. 
• Drive continual process improvement in Green Project’s data acquisition, cleaning, and conversion by cementing learnings from client onboardings into company best practices 

Methodology Improvements: 

• Maintain and expand databases housing GHG emission factors, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of our methodology. 
• Stay informed about emerging sustainability standards and protocols, embodying a product-oriented mindset that enables you to advise our developers on software refinements aligned with industry advancements. 
• Participate actively in continuing education opportunities, such as webinars, to stay at the forefront of sustainability trends and analytical techniques. 

To be successful in this role, we are looking for candidates with the following qualifications and attributes:

• 2 to 3 years in carbon accounting, GHG/decarbonization modeling, LCA analysis, or a related field strongly recommended 
• Business-level Japanese language proficiency (spoken and written) is required. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, or a related discipline 
• Strong working knowledge of carbon accounting methodologies and regulatory frameworks, including the GHG Protocol 
• Experience with a SaaS-based environmental or sustainability data management provider a plus, but not required 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a relentless focus on client success. 
• High adaptability and willingness to learn in a fast-paced, independent startup environment 
• Strong excel skills 
• Excellent communication skills - comfort describing your work at varying levels of sophistication 
• Proven research ability to solve problems and continue to expand your knowledge 

If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute your expertise to a dynamic and challenging environment, we encourage you to apply.