Scope 2 Lead, Science-Based Targets initiative
| Posting date: | 25 June 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £55,000 to £80,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Very attractive package, flexible working, supportive, mission-driven culture |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 25 July 2025 |
| Location: | London, London, bh48ex |
| Company: | Climate17 Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57077659 |
Summary
Scope 2 Lead, Science-Based Targets initiative
Location: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain
This is a senior role responsible for the development of technical outputs related to Scope 2, contributing to the Corporate Net-Zero Standard and other cross-sector resources. The Scope 2 Lead ensures that all outputs are technically robust, aligned with best practices, based on balanced stakeholder feedback and support SBTI’s organisational objectives. The role serves as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and contributes as a lead author or primary contributor to significant technical outputs and publications. It also exemplifies respectful behaviour, open communication, and integrity, embodying SBTi’s values and supports a positive, healthy work culture.
This position will report to the Head of Corporate Standards, based in the UK.
This role plays an important part in determining what constitutes credible corporate sourcing of zero-carbon energy and integrating this into SBTi Standards.
You are a great fit for this role if you: are a dedicated, mission-driven individual with expertise in relevant concepts and standards around renewable and zero-carbon energy.
About the SBTi:
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies worldwide to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.
For more information, please visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org
Key responsibilities include:
● Provides in depth technical expertise to inform the development of SBTi’s technical outputs related to Scope 2 and energy sourcing
● Serves as lead author or primary contributor to key outputs and publications and is responsible for technically correct, up-to-date, high-quality content.
● Leads preparation for and delivery of meetings with expert advisory groups (Scope 2 Expert Working Group)
● Ensures successful delivery of assigned projects / outputs by using resources effectively, considering workload distribution, and operational efficiencies, collaborating with the project management team.
● Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with the assigned scope of work.
● Facilitates decision-making processes that are informed, timely, and aligned with organisational priorities.
● Drives collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team, the Technical Department and across the organisation to maximise impact.
● Role models respectful behaviour, open communication and integrity as vital pillars of SBTi’s culture.
Essential skills and experience:
● 10+ years of professional experience, including senior roles managing individuals and complex projects or programmes.
● Demonstrates solid knowledge in standard-setting, GHG accounting, science-based target-setting and decarbonisation of the corporate sector.
● Clear specialisation in zero carbon and renewable energy
● Fluent in global corporate renewable energy sourcing strategy (e.g. PPAs, vPPAs)
● Developed or has in-depth of knowledge of frameworks related to corporate energy sourcing (e.g. GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, RE100, 24/7 CFE technical criteria)
● Expert knowledge of market instruments for renewable electricity, and their role in driving a clean, efficient energy system
● Understands the latest developments around Scope 2 emissions accounting (including 24/7 carbon-free electricity, consequential accounting and the role of project-based methods for quantifying emissions impacts from electricity sector interventions)
● Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, with proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder consultation processes and a demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse internal and external audiences.
● Strong project and people management capabilities, with a track record of leading collaborative eff orts in a culturally diverse environment.
Desirable skills and experience:
● Experience in standards development and writing, working within a formal standard-setting organization, and knowledge of ISEAL Codes of Good Practice.
This is a full-time role, based in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, or Spain. The salary for this role will depend on location and experience level. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Interested candidates should be legally allowed to work in the countries specified. The SBTi cannot sponsor any working visas.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Kris Kobi at Climate 17: kris@climate17.com
What we offer:
● Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action;
● Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team;
● Training and development;
● Attractive holiday package
● Salary Range: competitive, depending on location and experience
SBTi is an equal opportunity employer - committed to building an inclusive workplace and diverse staff , where all can thrive. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Science
Based Targets Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales (1205768) and a limited company registered in England and Wales (14960097). Registered
address: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London, England, EC4R 1BE. SBTI Services Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales (15181058).
Registered address: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London, England, EC4R 1BE. SBTI Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Science Based Targets
Initiative. © SBTi 2024
Location: UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, Spain
This is a senior role responsible for the development of technical outputs related to Scope 2, contributing to the Corporate Net-Zero Standard and other cross-sector resources. The Scope 2 Lead ensures that all outputs are technically robust, aligned with best practices, based on balanced stakeholder feedback and support SBTI’s organisational objectives. The role serves as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders and contributes as a lead author or primary contributor to significant technical outputs and publications. It also exemplifies respectful behaviour, open communication, and integrity, embodying SBTi’s values and supports a positive, healthy work culture.
This position will report to the Head of Corporate Standards, based in the UK.
This role plays an important part in determining what constitutes credible corporate sourcing of zero-carbon energy and integrating this into SBTi Standards.
You are a great fit for this role if you: are a dedicated, mission-driven individual with expertise in relevant concepts and standards around renewable and zero-carbon energy.
About the SBTi:
The Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) is a global body enabling businesses to set ambitious emissions reductions targets in line with the latest climate science. It is focused on accelerating companies worldwide to halve emissions before 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions before 2050.
The SBTi defines and promotes best practices in science-based target setting, offers resources and guidance to reduce barriers to adoption, and independently assesses and approves companies’ targets.
For more information, please visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org
Key responsibilities include:
● Provides in depth technical expertise to inform the development of SBTi’s technical outputs related to Scope 2 and energy sourcing
● Serves as lead author or primary contributor to key outputs and publications and is responsible for technically correct, up-to-date, high-quality content.
● Leads preparation for and delivery of meetings with expert advisory groups (Scope 2 Expert Working Group)
● Ensures successful delivery of assigned projects / outputs by using resources effectively, considering workload distribution, and operational efficiencies, collaborating with the project management team.
● Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with the assigned scope of work.
● Facilitates decision-making processes that are informed, timely, and aligned with organisational priorities.
● Drives collaboration and knowledge sharing within the team, the Technical Department and across the organisation to maximise impact.
● Role models respectful behaviour, open communication and integrity as vital pillars of SBTi’s culture.
Essential skills and experience:
● 10+ years of professional experience, including senior roles managing individuals and complex projects or programmes.
● Demonstrates solid knowledge in standard-setting, GHG accounting, science-based target-setting and decarbonisation of the corporate sector.
● Clear specialisation in zero carbon and renewable energy
● Fluent in global corporate renewable energy sourcing strategy (e.g. PPAs, vPPAs)
● Developed or has in-depth of knowledge of frameworks related to corporate energy sourcing (e.g. GHG Protocol Scope 2 Guidance, RE100, 24/7 CFE technical criteria)
● Expert knowledge of market instruments for renewable electricity, and their role in driving a clean, efficient energy system
● Understands the latest developments around Scope 2 emissions accounting (including 24/7 carbon-free electricity, consequential accounting and the role of project-based methods for quantifying emissions impacts from electricity sector interventions)
● Exceptional stakeholder engagement and communication abilities, with proven experience in managing multi-stakeholder consultation processes and a demonstrated ability to convey complex concepts clearly to diverse internal and external audiences.
● Strong project and people management capabilities, with a track record of leading collaborative eff orts in a culturally diverse environment.
Desirable skills and experience:
● Experience in standards development and writing, working within a formal standard-setting organization, and knowledge of ISEAL Codes of Good Practice.
This is a full-time role, based in the UK, Germany, Netherlands, France, or Spain. The salary for this role will depend on location and experience level. This role is a fixed-term contract for 12 months with the possibility of extension.
Interested candidates should be legally allowed to work in the countries specified. The SBTi cannot sponsor any working visas.
How to apply:
Please send your CV and Cover Letter to Kris Kobi at Climate 17: kris@climate17.com
What we offer:
● Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate action;
● Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team;
● Training and development;
● Attractive holiday package
● Salary Range: competitive, depending on location and experience
SBTi is an equal opportunity employer - committed to building an inclusive workplace and diverse staff , where all can thrive. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age. Science
Based Targets Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales (1205768) and a limited company registered in England and Wales (14960097). Registered
address: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London, England, EC4R 1BE. SBTI Services Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales (15181058).
Registered address: First Floor, 10 Queen Street Place, London, England, EC4R 1BE. SBTI Services Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Science Based Targets
Initiative. © SBTi 2024