Scope 3 Lead, SBTi

In this role, you will be an instrumental part of the new Research Team within the Science Based Targets initiative. You will use your greenhouse gas accounting expertise to lead projects to continuously improve the scientific integrity and impact of the SBTi’s framework. You will be a project manager and lead research projects, manage stakeholder processes, and author publications related to science-based and net-zero target setting around incorporating value chain emissions (scope 3). You will be supported by the Research Team, including a Technical Officer, and the broader SBTi Technical Department. You will report to the Head of Research.

Research & Knowledge (80% time)

• Lead a comprehensive SBTi research project to update the SBTi approach to scope 3 target setting and ensure alignment with the goal of companies achieving net zero by 2050 or earlier.
• Manage the development of updated SBTi scope 3 target setting methods, target setting tools, and target validation criteria and guidance that cover 14 categories of scope 3 emissions (category 15 for investments is excluded)
• Manage an inclusive and balanced stakeholder process to ensure deliverables are aligned with climate science and strike the right balance of credibility and practicality
• Lead in authoring products of the scope 3 project including research papers, procedures related to scope 3 target setting and guidance on actions to meet scope 3 targets
• Develop communications material related to scope 3 research such as presentations, case studies, blog posts and other communication documents
• Present and represent the SBTi at internal/external meetings, conferences, events, etc.

Administrative (20% time)

• Manage relationships with external stakeholders, in particular collaboration with the GHG Protocol
• Organize internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other outreach activities
• Contribute to the development of the Research Team’s annual workplans and research agenda