ESG Consultant - Consultative Businesses

Job description / Role

ESG Consultant l Consultative Businesses l Sustainability Strategy & Transformation l Riyadh

Consultative Businesses | Talent Standards

Deloitte Middle East - Consultative Businesses - Sustainability Strategy & Transformation - ESG Consultant - Dubai, UAE

When you work for us, you commit to a career at one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the world. We have received numerous awards over the last few years, including Best Employer in the Middle East, Best Consulting Firm, and the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most—for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges, and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations, and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Lead the way.
• Serve integrity.
• Take care of each other.
• Foster inclusion.
• Collaborate for measurable impact.

Responsibilities

The Consultant will be part of the team delivering complex and fast-paced projects to the leading organisations in the Middle East with a focus on ESG, sustainability, and climate change. The role will be highly varied and will involve activities ranging from supporting business development and thought leadership activities to project execution.

• Support the development and growth of our practice and contribute to the delivery of our sustainability, climate, and ESG related services.
• Support the client in the development of ESG roadmaps and strategies on a variety of ESG related topics.
• Knowledge of relevant frameworks and standards including GRI, SDGs, TCFD, IFRS, and other relevant frameworks.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and implement ESG strategies, policies, and initiatives that align with sustainability objectives.
• Conduct comprehensive ESG research and analysis, evaluating a company's performance against industry-specific criteria and standards.
• Stay updated on evolving ESG regulations, industry best practices, and emerging sustainability trends, incorporating them into organisational strategies.
• Support the team with the development of client proposals for carbon and climate-related services.
• Preparation of thought leadership materials in collaboration with other team members and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in sustainability/environment-related disciplines or engineering, science, or similar.
• Master's degree in the above fields is an advantage.
• Total experience - 1-3 years.
• Technical skillset - ESG and sustainability related knowledge and understanding. Ideally in ESG strategy, net zero, SDGs, and reporting frameworks.
• Industry focus - Real estate, consumer goods, infrastructure, energy, oil & gas, chemicals, and others.

About the Company

Deloitte is the world's largest and leading professional services firm, providing audit & assurance, consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory and tax and services to public and private clients spanning multiple industries, whether they are in the energy, communications, oil and gas, financial services, family businesses, healthcare, public or education sectors among others.

With a globally connected network of member firms in more than 150 countries and territories, Deloitte brings world-class capabilities and high-quality service to clients, delivering the insights they need to address their most complex business challenges. Deloitte's more than 250,000 professionals are committed to becoming the standard of excellence.

Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte globally and is the first Arab professional services firm established in the Middle East region Deloitte & Touche (M.E.) is a member firm of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited (DTTL) and is a leading professional services firm established in the Middle East region with uninterrupted presence since 1926 with 26 offices in 15 countries to date. What distinguishes Deloitte member firms in the Middle East is the global and regional expertise and know-how offered through specialized and highly knowledgeable talent. Deloitte aims to offer the best services to its clients through a team with more than 3,300 partners, directors and staff in the Middle East which guarantees effective communication with clients and a deeper understanding of their needs. It is a Tier 1 Tax advisor in the GCC region since 2010 (according to the International Tax Review World Tax Rankings). It has also received numerous awards in the last few years which include best employer in the Middle East, best consulting firm, the Middle East Training & Development Excellence Award by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW), as well as the best CSR integrated organization.

Deloitte drives progress. Our practices around the Middle East support clients become leaders wherever they choose to compete. We invest in outstanding people of diverse talents and backgrounds and empower them to achieve more than they could elsewhere. Our work combines advice with action and integrity. We believe that when our clients and society are stronger, so are we.

Our Purpose

Deloitte makes an impact that matters. Every day we challenge ourselves to do what matters most-for clients, for our people, and for society. We serve clients distinctively, bringing innovative insights, solving complex challenges and unlocking sustainable growth. We inspire our talented professionals to deliver outstanding value to clients, providing an exceptional career experience and an inclusive and collaborative culture. We contribute to society, building confidence and trust in the markets, upholding the integrity of organizations and supporting our communities.

Our shared values guide the way we behave to make a positive, enduring impact:

• Integrity
• Outstanding value to markets and clients
• Commitment to each other
• Strength from cultural diversity