CARBON ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST JOB DETAILS | COLT TECHNOLOGY SERVICES

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.
Short Description Job Title.
Carbon Accounting Specialist Job ID.
Job Location.
Europe Working pattern.
Hybrid set up Why we need this role The Carbon Accounting Specialist will be an integral member of the ESG Team, focusing on the centralization and consistency of carbon data across the organization.
This role entails measuring, analyzing, and reporting on the global carbon footprint of Colt, requiring the management of complex data sets at various levels, including global, country, site, and project.
As such, strong time and stakeholder management skills, along with data analysis expertise, are essential.
The primary objective is to establish a structured, controlled, and integrated approach to carbon data management throughout all Colt functions and at the Group level, thereby embedding our ESG agenda across the business.
Additionally, your knowledge of ESG reporting frameworks—such as GRI, SBT, and CDP—will be vital in enhancing the collection of datasets, narratives, and evidence for auditing purposes.
What you will do Centralize Carbon Metrics.
Develop a structured approach to capture carbon metrics across all business functions, ensuring centralized reporting capabilities.
Lead Carbon Footprint Calculations.
Oversee the carbon footprint calculations for Colt Group in collaboration with our Carbon Consultants, ensuring adherence to best practice financial modeling techniques in alignment with the Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT).
Establish Data Governance.
Implement a robust internal carbon data governance framework to maintain centralized control over data inputs and outputs.
Create Sustainability Dashboards.
Develop centralized sustainability dashboards that provide insights into performance against targets and highlight areas for improvement.
Enhance Data Visualization.
Explore and implement innovative methods to visualize carbon data and narratives, generating new insights to support our global operations while adhering to best practices.
Validate Carbon Reductions.
Validate carbon reductions and data at both project and program levels, collaborating with consultants on science-based target roadmaps and managing global data systems.
Streamline Data Processes.
Identify opportunities to simplify and automate carbon data collection and reporting narratives, ensuring alignment with best practices in ESG reporting.
What we're looking for Carbon accounting experience is essential – we need to be able to translate our work into tangible carbon reductions Proven experience of ESG reporting, including understanding of key standards – GRI, CDP, Ecovadis, TPT Exposure to transition planning and the link between carbon accounting and financial planning is a significant advantage Advanced excel skills with the ability to carry out data analysis on environmental data Highly experienced in collecting, analysing and producing dashboards to measure ESG performance against targets Proven delivery of data visualisation and dashboards with regards to global decarbonisation programmes Skills Negotiation Information Reporting Environmental Compliance Ethics Influencing Environmental Regulation Education Some level of qualification or relevant industry experience What we offer.
Colt is a growing business that is investing in its people.
We offer skill development, learning pathways and accreditation to help our people perform at their best, regardless of role and location.
In addition to offering competitive salaries and incentive plans, a range of benefits and local rewards packages are offered to staff.
Colt recognises the importance of a work life balance.
Some benefit examples are.
Flexible working and relaxed dress code Two days annually to spend on volunteering opportunities Access to a virtual business school for on-going learning Business mentoring We strongly encourage candidates of all different backgrounds and identities to apply.
We are committed to making Colt an inclusive and supportive workplace