SBTi Measurement and Verification Manager – Interim
SBTi Measurement and Verification Manager – Interim
Location: Germany, UK and USA
Job Purpose and Background: The SBTi has enabled thousands of companies and financial institutions (FIs) to set climate
targets and have these targets validated in line with science. It is now essential that thesecompanies are held accountable for delivering on their targets.
By increasing the transparency of private sector climate action through improved
measurement and reporting requirements, the SBTi will bring further transparency to the
progress made towards science-based targets. To enable assessment of achievement of
targets, the SBTi will develop requirements related to target delivery that will define the
allowable approaches companies can take to achieve decarbonization and what constitutes
alignment towards net-zero transformation. The MRV Manager is responsible for
incorporating these topics into revisions of the Corporate Net-Zero Standard, engaging
internally and with external experts to consult on these topics. You will sit in the Corporate
Standards Team but work in close collaboration with colleagues in the Research Team.
For more information on the project, see here.
This role plays an important part in achieving:
- Integration of disclosure requirements for companies to enable transparent tracking
- Incorporation of a continuous improvement mechanism into the Corporate Net-Zero
- Alignment with and integration of the wider landscape of regulations, standards and
framework.
What we offer:
- Working in one of the most successful and fastest-growing initiatives driving climate
- Exciting and challenging tasks in a dynamic, international, innovative, and highly motivated team;
- Salary Range Competitive NGO Salary
- Training and development;
- Attractive holiday package.
You are a great fit for this role if you: want to harness your curiosity and enthusiasm
towards increasing the transparency of the progress of science-based targets and ensuringscience-based targets are having a real impact on the climate. You are passionate about
driving the change needed to transition to a net-zero economy.
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 onaccelerating 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 andapproves companies’ targets.
For more information, please visit www.sciencebasedtargets.org
About the team: The role sits within the Technical Department that leads the development and maintenance
of the key resources within the initiative to enable the adoption of climate targets in line withthe best-available science and following best-practice for standard-setting organizations.
The Standards Team is a key pillar of the Technical Department responsible for the
development and maintenance of cross-sector standards and guidance. The Standards
Team act as “product owners” for the key cross-sector standards, including coordination
across different teams to ensure their successful integration and implementation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Delivery of outputs comprising Measurement & Reporting approach and integration
- Collaborating with the Research Team to integrate research findings into the
achievement.
- Supporting an inclusive and balanced stakeholder process to ensure deliverables are
- Responsible for the integration of consultation feedback into draft standards related
- Collaborating with the Technology Team to ensure external disclosure of required
- Contribute to communications material related to the project, such as presentations,
case studies, blog posts and other communication documents as needed.
Essential skills and experience needed:
- 6+ years of experience in the below described areas, with independent technical
- Deep experience in science-based targets, greenhouse gas accounting in line with
- Strong understanding of the drivers for and practical challenges of implementing
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a mostly virtual environment
- Highly organized, fast learner and strong attention to detail.
- Results oriented, ability to handle multiple tasks and work in a culturally and
- Entrepreneurial, self-motivated, and able to work independently in an international
and multicultural remote work environment.
Desirable criteria:
- Experience in sustainability standard-setting processes.
- Excellent writing and communication skills, including the ability to make complex
technical subjects accessible to non-expert audiences
How to applyPlease send your CV and Cover letter to Kris Kobi, Director at Climate17 – kris@climate17.com or apply to this ad.
This is a full-time role based in Germany, UK or USA.The salary for this role will depend on location and experience level. This is a full-time, fixed-term interim role until January 2026. There is a possibility of extending the position due to the growth or offering another position to the candidate after that.
Interested candidates should be legally allowed to work in the countries specified. The SBTicannot sponsor any working visas.
SBTi a is an equal opportunity employer - committed to building an inclusive workplace anddiverse staff, where all can thrive. We welcome and strongly encourage applications from
candidates of all identities and backgrounds, and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.