EY Consultant - Business Consulting Sustainability 

Switzerland, Zurich, Zurich 

992240122

Your key responsibilities

As a team member of EY Sustainability in Switzerland, you will support national and international clients on their way to new sustainable business opportunities and increased sustainability performance - with passion, flexibility, and a strong appetite for change. As part of the consulting practice, the focus lies on sustainable business transformation, which includes supporting clients with the following:

• Develop sustainability strategies and support in roll-out and implementation including governance, processes, technology and more
• Ensure compliance by staying ahead of regulatory market developments (CSRD/ESRS, EU Taxonomy, Swiss Regulations etc.) and integrate new requirements into the organization and its existing business processes
• Developing target operating models that serve sustainability aspirations and achievements of goals
• Determine corporate and product carbon/nature footprints and develop decarbonization strategies, implementation and transition plans (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ESRS, TNFD etc.)

Additionally, you will support EY teams in their go-to-market activities (incl. events, thought leadership, project proposals) and develop own activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• 2-4 years of professional experience in reporting, consulting, or a comparable position, all related to sustainability topics.

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, business economics, , environmental economics, sustainability or similar field

• In-depth understanding of climate change and nature impact and mitigation strategies, as well as sustainability regulatory landscape (from disclosure to due diligence)

• Strong technical skills, ability to analyze data by using different tools (e.g. Microsoft365, PowerBI, Alteryx, AI etc.)

• Proficiency in conveying complex information to clients in an easily understandable manner through PowerPoint presentations.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in German and English, French is a plus

• The position is available immediately and can be based in Zurich / Basel; travel might be required occasionally

What we offer

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