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Sr. Sustainability Analyst - ESG

New York, NY · On-site

$131K - $151K/yr

CBRE is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Senior Sustainability Analyst to join our Americas Sustainability Advisory team. This person will support the delivery of sustainability solutions ...

Sustainability Analyst | Fort Worth, TX

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$105K - $121K/yr

The Sustainability Analyst is accountable for supporting the organization in fulfilling its global sustainability efforts (Environmental, Social and Governance) supporting key stakeholders (Customers ...

MD · On-site

$127K/yr

Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full-time Energy and Sustainability Analyst at the Central Services location in Rockville, Maryland. The work schedule is 40 hours a week, Monday ...

YOUR ROLE The Product Compliance & Sustainability Analyst (PCSA) at Stio ® operates from within the Centric PLM system as the central hub of the role, owning the integrity, infrastructure & daily ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for sustainability analyst in the United States is $122,624.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $120,500.00 and $138,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Sustainability Analyst evaluates a company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices to improve sustainability efforts. They collect and analyze data related to energy use, waste management, carbon footprints, and regulatory compliance. Their role often involves preparing sustainability reports, identifying areas for improvement, and recommending eco-friendly strategies. They may also collaborate with different departments to align business practices with sustainability goals and industry regulations.

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Sustainability Analysts often encounter challenges such as gathering accurate and comprehensive sustainability data from diverse departments, ensuring compliance with evolving environmental regulations, and communicating complex findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. They may also face the task of balancing short-term business objectives with long-term sustainability goals. Navigating these challenges requires adaptability, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to build collaborative relationships across the organization. Proactively addressing these issues helps Sustainability Analysts drive meaningful change while ensuring organizational objectives are met.

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Infographic showing various Sustainability Analyst job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 86% Full Time, 6% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 81% Physical, 9% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $122,624 per year, or $59 per hour.

Sustainability Analyst (Greenwood village, CO)

Cedent

Greenwood Village, CO • On-site

$40 - $60/hr

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision

Re-posted 11 days ago


Job description

Sustainability Analyst Responsibilities:
  • Develops methodologies and calculates complete Scope 3 emissions, particularly focusing on taking existing lifecycle assessments from internal analysis and external vendors and calculating them by GHG Protocol category.
  • Consolidating initial Scope 3 GHG inventory data in various formats (Excel, PPT, dashboards) and breakouts (by scope, by goal / targets and by business division) as requested by Sustainability or internal teams
  • Supports cross-functional stakeholders responsible for collecting activity data for Scope 3, including data validation and surveys from site managers as appropriate
  • Supports broader reporting of emissions by Sustainability team across Scopes 1, 2, 3, including performing initial cross-checks for accuracy and completeness of the data and emissions factors applied, including upload process to Salesforce Net Zero Cloud as requested
  • Supports process improvements, analysis, audits and reporting on GHG, climate and efficiency initiatives data collection methods
  • Research individual topics as requested on GHG protocol or climate data accounting methods for Scope 3, including benchmarking from available public / external reports (ESG reporting, SASB, CDP, TCFD)
  • Perform other duties as requested that support the success of Sustainability program

Sustainability Analyst Qualifications:
  • Data analytics, research or related functional experience 3+
  • Sustainability or greenhouse gas / carbon accounting experience 2+
  • Skills/Abilities and Knowledge
  • Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
  • Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with attention to detail
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to simultaneously manage several projects in a fast-paced, results-driven environment
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel: ability to consolidate tabs from different spreadsheets, use existing formulas and functionality such as VLOOKUP
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Experience using online content management and collaboration tools (i.e., SharePoint)
  • Familiarity and understanding of greenhouse gas emission accounting standards and guidelines (GHG Protocol) and sustainability reporting systems such as CDP
  • Education Bachelor's degree in sustainability, environmental sciences or related field

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience calculating Scope 3 emissions and/or conducting lifecycle assessments
  • Experience with Salesforce and/or Salesforce Net Zero Cloud
  • Knowledge of the telecommunications, technology and connectivity industries
  • Experience working directly for a large corporation
  • Public accounting or consulting experience
Compensation
Hourly Rate Range - $40-$60/ hr
Benefits Offered:
[Health, Dental, Vision Insurance]
Deadline: Applications accepted until 31st Oct 2025, 11:59 PM CST
We are an Equal Pay Employer. All employment decisions, including compensation, benefits, hiring, training, and promotions, are made based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. We are committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and regularly review our compensation practices to promote fairness, equity, and transparency across our organization.
Department: Preferred Vendors This is a contract position

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CEDENT strives to attract and retain the best people and provide an environment where they can all develop professionally and build a rewarding career. As a result, we create an inclusive environment that is rich in diversity, acknowledges each individual's uniqueness and promotes respect, personal achievement and stewardship. Our clients are global and so is CEDENT. We build and maintain a global workforce that includes people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience all united by a common culture and commitment to help our clients achieve high performance. Cultivating a diverse workforce and inclusive work environment makes business sense. Our peoples varied skills are the talent engine that powers CEDENT, enabling it in turn to deliver the innovative solutions that help our clients outperform competitors.

Industry

It services

Company size

11 - 50 Employees

Headquarters location

Plano, TX, US

Year founded

2008