Partner, Decarbonization Strategy

Lead the Value-Creating Climate Transition for Global Enterprises

Are you ready to help Fortune 500 companies unlock competitive advantage, reduce cost, and accelerate profitable growth through sustainability? At ERM—the world’s leading sustainability consultancy—we work with executive teams to embed climate and sustainability strategy into core business models, improving resilience, operational efficiency, and long‑term value creation.

We are seeking a Partner to join our North America leadership team and drive the next wave of growth in our Corporate Sustainability & Climate Change (CS&CC) practice.

Why This Role Matters

Climate and sustainability are no longer standalone ESG topics—they are profit levers that influence market positioning, cost structures, investor expectations, and enterprise value. ERM is at the forefront of this evolution, guiding global organizations in capturing business value from climate transition—operational cost reduction, energy efficiency, supply‑chain resilience, decarbonization planning, and new sustainable product or market opportunities.

What Your Impact Will Be

• Shape and lead ERM’s value‑creation approach to sustainability and climate strategy.

• Advise Boards and C‑Suites on how climate and sustainability priorities influence capital allocation and operational efficiency.

• Drive commercial growth through offerings that reduce client costs and unlock new revenue.

• Develop high‑performing teams with both technical and commercial sustainability skills.

• Strengthen ERM’s position as the most trusted partner for business-led sustainability transformation.

What You'll Bring

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, engineering, science, business, or related field; advanced degree preferred.

• 15+ years’ experience in consulting or corporate sustainability leadership.

• Proven success advising global companies across major sectors.

• Demonstrated ability to win and deliver multi-million‑dollar portfolios.

• Deep expertise in climate strategy, carbon accounting, risk assessment, and disclosure frameworks.

• Strong business acumen and ability to link sustainability to cost savings and enterprise value.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client relationships and expand ERM’s impact across North America.

• Develop sustainability strategies that drive measurable business value.

• Originate and deliver high-impact engagements including decarbonization, climate risk, and investor-focused disclosure.

• Drive commercial strategy and significant revenue growth.

• Collaborate with global teams to deliver integrated sustainability solutions.

• Recruit, mentor, and inspire high‑performing teams.

Why Join ERM as a Partner?

• Meaningful equity ownership and significant financial rewards.

• Influence ERM’s strategic direction and shape the future of sustainability consulting.

• Opportunities to provide thought leadership on critical climate challenges.

• A global platform to leverage your expertise and client relationships for meaningful impact.

For the Partner, Decarbonization Strategy & Implementation position, the anticipated annual base pay is $181,000 to $244,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!

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