Freelance Esg Data Analyst Jobs (NOW HIRING)

TDi Sustainability is seeking a smart, curious, and detail‑oriented ESG Data Analyst to join our growing advisory and digital teams. This is a unique opportunity to combine a strong understanding of data, investigative research skills, and an eye for detail to support responsible sourcing, supply chain due diligence, and ESG risk assessments for some of the world’s leading brands. You’ll be working closely with the Data Analytics and Quality Manager and Data Systems Manager, to maintain existing datasets and develop new ones, conduct analysis and develop insights which inform decision making tools

TDi Sustainability is an advisory firm with a mission: to help businesses create long term value while driving positive change for people and the planet. Our work spans ESG advisory, supply chain due diligence, sustainable investment, and multi‑stakeholder engagement. Our clients include industry leaders in electronics, automotive, energy, and mining sectors. With TDi’s Digital Platform, we’re leveraging technological innovation to enhance traceability and accountability across complex global value chains.

As an ESG Data Analyst, you will lead research and exploratory data analysis, data collection and analysis, data maintenance, and support the creation of tools and dashboards to guide our clients in responsible business practices. You will play a central role in converting raw data and ESG frameworks into coherent, actionable insights, supporting TDi’s digital platforms, as well as consulting workstreams, product development, and client communications. We are looking for someone who is detail‑oriented and who takes pride in the accuracy and completeness of their work, while still being able to work efficiently in a fast paced consulting environment. You should have a natural affinity for working with data, be methodical and logical, and have a desire to develop both your technical data and subject matter knowledge to maximise the impact your skills can bring to TDi. We are a small team, and so curiosity, critical thinking and initiative are attributes we value very highly. We are more interested in your ability to perform the role and to develop within it, than having a perfect match with our list of experience and skills. So if you don’t match every criterion but think you sound like the right person for this role, we encourage you to apply.

• Support data acquisition, including through the conduct of qualitative and quantitative research to support dataset development and maintenance
• Ensure data quality and completeness, including data cleaning and structuring
• Conduct analysis in line with established TDi methodologies and support the continuous improvement and maintenance of these
• Build and manage ESG datasets using tools such as Excel (including advanced formulas) and Airtable
• Support the integration of ESG data streams into TDi’s digital platforms
• Support the development of insights, dashboards, scoring frameworks, and sustainability assessment tools
• Contribute to benchmarking of sustainability standards and corporate compliance frameworks
• Draft technical reports and concise summaries for client deliverables and internal tools
• Participate in client‑facing meetings and workshops to present data findings and tool functionality
• Contribute to internal knowledge sharing, learning materials, and documentation
• Represent TDi at conferences, industry events, and in thought‑leadership publications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (e.g. social geography, environmental sciences, international development, business, and human rights) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in an applied data and analytical capacity in a relevant area, such as ESG, sustainability, responsible sourcing, or standards initiatives, ideally in a relevant sector (e.g., mining, electronics, energy, agriculture, automotive)
• Strong analytical skills and experience with both qualitative and quantitative research methods
• Working knowledge of Relational Databases, including database design/data normalisation, formulas, and integrations
• Strong communication skills, able to communicate complex topics clearly and concisely
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills, with great attention to detail
• Specific relevant subject matter knowledge is an advantage, such as familiarity with leading ESG frameworks
• Ability to visualise data and present insights clearly using tools such as PowerPoint or Tableau
• Relevant coding or programming language knowledge is an advantage
• Excellent English fluency; Chinese (Mandarin) an advantage

This is a chance to work with and learn from a very experienced team and to lead and contribute to several fascinating, influential and potentially ground‑breaking projects in supply chain risk management, responsible sourcing, and impact investing.

• 40 hour per week contract
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 23 days of annual leave plus national holidays
• 3 – 5 days per annum for passion projects
• Training allowance
• Tenure based financial rewards
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Diverse, exciting, and high impact work across global supply chains
• A collaborative, international team committed to social and environmental impact
• Flexible, remote first working arrangements
• Opportunities for growth and involvement in digital product development

Our headquarters are in the UK, with hubs in the US, Germany, and South Africa. We are a remote friendly organisation.

Applicants must have the right to work in their country of residence, we cannot sponsor visas.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.