Nice to meet you!
We are Up2You, the greentech and B Corp certified startup that enables companies to reduce their impact on the environment. We offset their CO2 emissions and certify their commitment on blockchain. We support sustainable projects with social and environmental impact, capable of capturing CO2, preserving forests, protecting ecosystems and developing sustainable technologies.
Today, we are a true green team: a close-knit team of people who strongly believe in a more sustainable present and choose to work every day to have a positive impact on the world around us.
We are looking for a Senior Sustainability Consultant that will report directly to the Co-Founder and Chief Sustainability Officer in Up2You's Sustainability team, the team that holds and develops the company's technical know-how with respect to sustainability and climate change issues.
You will be responsible for coordinating complex projects for client companies, managing teams of consultants in the project, and collaborating on the development of Up2You's digital products.
You will have to interface with management figures and front lines of important Italian and international companies and you will be the reference for Up2You's internal teams on sustainability and carbon footprint issues.
In your typical day, you will
- Coordinate, manage and implement sustainability projects for Italian and international corporate clients;
- Coordinate and manage activities of consultant teams involved on the project;
- Conduct meetings, workshops, trainings aimed at corporate top management, sustainability managers or technical referees.
Requirements
We are specifically looking for you if you have
Technical skills:
- Carbon footprint;
- Sustainability reporting;
- LCA;
- Decarbonization and sustainability strategies;
- Adherence to international initiatives / certifications / industry standards (ISO 14064, ISO 14067, ISO 14068, CDP, SBTi, B Corp...).
Soft skills:
- Strong effective communication skills in dealing with senior level client executives;
- Ability to manage projects, client relationships, and business aptitude;
- Knowledge and continuous updating on ESG issues;
- Ability to develop documents to support effective communication in a consulting environment;
- Excellent knowledge of the English language (written and spoken);
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
Requirements:
- Minimum 2-3 years working experience in consulting, ESCo or corporate sustainability departments;
- Proficiency in Italian.
You are ideal for Up2You if
- You have a marked results orientation. We are extremely flexible and trust your ability to accomplish your goals without scrutiny. Likewise, we like to see our trust repaid;
- You have a strong interest in the subject matter. You are interested in issues involving innovation and the environment. Like us, you believe in the need to take concrete action for our Planet;
- You consider yourself smart and independent. You don't wait for detailed instructions to get to work. You are resourceful, independent and have initiative;
- You enjoy giving and receiving feedback. No one has all the answers and we all still have a lot to learn. You are open to both giving and receiving constructive feedback.
Benefits
Working with us means
- Flexibility. At Up2You there is no such thing as a time card. We work by objectives and trust you to achieve them. You choose how you work according to your needs and preferences;
- Remote working. Work wherever you want. Flexibility is also about where you work, so you can choose to work from the office or anywhere else you prefer. Although we assure you that office life with us is just as good;
- Green & dream team. We believe in the power of relationships. We are a young, competent and motivated team, and informality reigns in our offices. Support, collaboration and mutual respect are the basis for working together;
- Ownership. From day one you will be an active part of the team and you will be able to contribute concretely to the success of the startup. In addition, you will have the opportunity to receive shares in the company;
- Team building. Each year you will have two opportunities to unplug and have fun with us. You participate in a multi-day company retreat and a one-day team building event. The fun is guaranteed;
- Unlimited leave. You decide when to take leave: in the end, it's always about flexibility and trust.
Do you recognize yourself in this description?
Then we are waiting for you with open arms!
The future is up to you.
Up2You is an equal opportunity employer. We promote a work environment that values diversity: we don't care about ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation or identity. We care about who you are and what you value to Up2You, professionally and personally.