Senior Analyst, Sustainability Advisory

Cushman & Wakefield • United States • Added on Oct 1, 2026
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As a Senior Analyst in the Sustainability Advisory team, you will serve as the primary greenhouse gas accountant for a global real estate leader. You will own the end-to-end emissions inventory process, from collecting raw activity data across diverse business units to calculating Scope 1, 2, and 3 outputs. Beyond the math, you are responsible for maintaining audit-ready documentation and ensuring that every data point aligns with the GHG Protocol to support the firm’s ambitious Net Zero program.

This role is a linchpin in the company’s decarbonization journey. By transforming complex datasets into actionable insights, you directly influence progress toward Science Based Targets in a sector, commercial real estate, that is critical to the global energy transition. Your work provides the methodological backbone for regulatory disclosures and the firm’s consulting practice, making sustainability a measurable reality rather than just a corporate commitment.

This suits someone who possesses a rigorous analytical mindset and deep technical fluency in carbon accounting platforms and Excel. You should be comfortable navigating large, messy datasets and have the communication skills to explain technical ESG metrics to non-expert stakeholders.

Job FAQs

What are the main missions and responsibilities of this role?

The primary mission of this role is to serve as the technical lead for greenhouse gas accounting, overseeing the entire lifecycle of emissions data. This includes the collection and validation of activity data across all three scopes and the precise calculation of carbon footprints using standardized methodologies. You will be responsible for maintaining audit-ready documentation and ensuring all reporting aligns with the GHG Protocol. Beyond data entry, you will analyze trends to provide strategic insights that inform the company's broader decarbonization roadmap and Science Based Targets.

Key learning opportunities for this job

Candidates will gain deep expertise in enterprise-grade GHG accounting platforms and advanced environmental data modeling. This role offers a front-row seat to how a global corporation operationalizes a Net Zero program across a complex, multi-national value chain. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with third-party assurance providers, learning the nuances of ESG auditing and regulatory compliance. Exposure to the 'Occupier' sustainability consulting practice will further broaden your understanding of client-side sustainability challenges in the real estate sector.

How does the ideal candidate look like (experience, skills)?

The ideal candidate brings 3-5 years of experience specifically in carbon accounting or ESG analytics. You should have a mastery of the GHG Protocol and be highly proficient in Excel for complex data modeling, with additional experience in Power BI being a significant advantage. Educational backgrounds in Environmental Science, Finance, or Engineering are preferred. We are looking for a meticulous professional who values data integrity and has the problem-solving skills to improve existing data collection systems within a global, cross-functional environment.

Advice to stand out and make a successful application

To stand out, emphasize your technical experience with Scope 3 emissions, as these are often the most complex to calculate in real estate. Demonstrate your familiarity with specific carbon accounting software and your ability to manage the 'audit-ready' aspect of reporting. Highlight any experience you have in process improvement, showing how you have turned manual, fragmented data collection into a streamlined, scalable system will be very attractive to the hiring team. Tailor your resume to reflect a balance of technical rigour and strategic thinking.

What aspects of the company's sustainability is this role likely to focus on?

This role is centrally focused on climate action and carbon transparency. You will be the steward of the data that tracks the company's progress toward its Science Based Targets and global Net Zero commitments. Furthermore, you will contribute to regulatory ESG disclosures and support the sustainability consulting arm. This ensures that the environmental impact of the firm's extensive real estate portfolio is accurately measured and mitigated.

What are the main challenges someone in this role might face?

The most significant challenge will be data fragmentation across a global organization with over 50,000 employees. Coordinating with diverse stakeholders to ensure timely and accurate data collection can be difficult and requires persistence. You will also need to stay ahead of rapidly evolving ESG regulations and reporting standards. Maintaining high levels of accuracy while managing large volumes of complex information under tight reporting deadlines will test your organizational skills.

How could a typical day look like for someone in this position?

A typical day might begin with validating energy data received from regional facilities managers followed by a meeting with the Procurement team to refine Scope 3 supplier data. You may spend the afternoon building out emissions dashboards or updating emission factors within the firm's GHG platform. You will also spend time documenting methodologies to ensure they are compliant with the latest GHG Protocol updates. The day often concludes with collaborative sessions to translate your data findings into insights for the Corporate Sustainability leadership team.

What are the opportunities for professional growth and development in this role?

Growth in this role involves moving into strategic advisory positions within the sustainability team or taking on leadership roles in ESG reporting and compliance. As the firm's consulting practice grows, there are paths to specialize in client-facing sustainability strategy. High-performing analysts can expect to lead global sustainability projects or transition into specialized areas like climate risk modeling or sustainable finance. The role provides the high-visibility data expertise needed for long-term career advancement in corporate ESG.

The main stakeholders you might be interacting with

You will interact frequently with internal teams such as Controllership, Procurement, and Corporate Real Estate to gather and verify data. You will also report directly to the Corporate Sustainability function to inform global strategy. External stakeholders include third-party assurance providers and auditors who verify the emissions inventory. Additionally, you will support the Sustainability Services team in providing data-driven insights to the firm's external occupier clients.

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