Freelance Carbon Footprint Expert

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Ready to embark on a journey of opportunity? Join a team of 750+ employees in 21 countries in the first consultancy originating from CEE. We bring together digital and advisory as an international collaboratory where every talent can shine, every employee can become a partner, and every partner can become a shareholder. We are explorers at heart, powered by diversity, passionate for growth and united by integrity by our core organizational values.
At Civitta, our Sustainability team works with purpose-driven clients to shape ESG strategies, quantify environmental and social impact, and deliver high-quality reporting. We’re fueled by smart and passionate people who thrive on complex problems and are committed to driving measurable impact. Whether it’s through carbon footprint assessments, ESG strategies, or guiding clients on their net-zero journey, we love giving our best to projects that matter.
As demand for greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory assessments continues to grow, we’re looking for a Freelance Carbon Footprint Expert to join our mission.
As a Freelance Carbon Footprint Expert, you will collaborate with our consulting team to deliver robust, transparent, and actionable organizational carbon footprint assessments in line with international best practices. You will help our clients understand their climate impacts and develop strategies for decarbonization and net-zero alignment.

You will:

  • Collect, verify, and analyze emissions-related data from clients;
  • Apply standards and methodologies such as the GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, and SBTi guidance;
  • Select and apply appropriate emission factors from relevant international databases;
  • Develop bespoke methodologies and questionnaires to engage suppliers/customers in data collection;
  • Develop comprehensive emissions inventories (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) and identify key reduction levers;
  • Prepare clear, accurate, and actionable reports and presentations for clients;
  • Support climate strategy development and net-zero planning;
  • Collaborate remotely with our project teams and clients.

Requirements:

  • Experience building carbon footprint models independently, not limited to plug-and-play software use; strong understanding of underlying emission factors, activity data structures, and calculation methodologies;
  • Strong knowledge of international emissions factor sources (including ecoinvent, DEFRA and others), with ability to critically assess data quality, relevance, and applicability to diverse sectors and geographies;
  • In-depth understanding of GHG accounting standards (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064);
  • Familiarity with Scope 3 emissions methodologies and data challenges;
  • Minimum 2 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consulting or corporate climate action;
  • Strong analytical and data management skills;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;
  • Fluency in Polish, Lithuanian, Latvian, or Estonian is beneficial but not required;
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality;
  • Ability to work independently and manage project timelines;
  • Comfortable working in remote, international teams.

Benefits:

  • Flexible, project-based work with impactful organizations;
  • Collaboration with an experienced and mission-driven team;
  • Opportunities to contribute to real climate action;
  • Fair and competitive freelance compensation.

If you are interested in joining our Freelance Network of Carbon Footprint Experts, please submit:

  • Your CV- highlighting relevant experience and a sample of past carbon footprinting projects;
  • One professional reference (client, supervisor, or collaborator) who can speak to your experience in carbon footprinting.
    • We welcome applications on a rolling basis.

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