Sustainability Advisor – Greenhouse Gas (GHG) - #450467

As a Sustainability Advisor, you’ll make an impact by guiding Fortune 500 companies as they advance toward net zero. With deep expertise in GHG emissions and leading ESG platforms, you’ll shape how organizations collect data, calculate emissions, and drive measurable reductions across global supply chains. You’ll encourage ESG teams to make informed decisions, improve reporting processes, and unlock new value through climate innovation. By flawlessly aligning climate strategy with ground breaking technology, you’ll embed climate action into core operations—creating lasting environmental and business impact. You will be a valued member of our IoT Sustainability practice and work collaboratively with our North America Sustainability Team.

In this role, you will

• Act as the GHG emissions subject matter expert on digital ESG transformation projects for large enterprise companies.
• Guide client teams in collecting transparent, traceable environmental data for accurate emissions estimates across Scopes 1, 2, and 3.
• Recommend standard methodologies for ESG data traceability, integrity, and compliance with emerging regulatory standards (e.g., CSRD, EUDR, California SB 261/253).
• Analyze client operations and identify strategic emissions reduction opportunities and net-zero pathways.
• Lead all aspects of workshops and collaborator discussions across ESG, operations, and technology teams.
• Partner with ESG software providers to integrate fit-for-purpose technology solutions.
• Contribute to the development of proprietary tools, accelerators, and frameworks that advance Cognizant’s market position in ESG and GHG strategy.
• Coordinate collaboratively with internal business development and sales teams to shape value propositions and pursue new opportunities.
• Encourage senior collaborators and support strategic decision making through persuasive insights and organized results.
  
  

What You’ll Need To Succeed (required Skills)

• A proven track record of 5 or more years of professional experience in sustainability, carbon accounting, or environmental consulting, with a focus on GHG emissions estimation and reduction strategies.
• Proficiency in estimating emissions in scopes 1–3 using the GHG Protocol, ideally within globally distributed food and agriculture supply chains.
• Detailed understanding of FLAG emissions modeling and sector-specific challenges in agriculture and food production.
• Outstanding knowledge of ESG data platforms such as Salesforce Net Zero Cloud, IBM Envizi, Watershed, or similar tools.
• Familiarity with global ESG frameworks and standards: GRI, SASB, TCFD, CDP, and CSRD.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or equivalent experience preferred.
  
  

What Will Help You Stand Out (preferred Skills)

• Proven success partnering with clients to align sustainability strategy with digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; able to influence collaborators from operations to the C-suite.
• Top-tier analytical approach and ability to translate data into business insights and sustainability outcomes.
• Flexibility for up to 15% of travel depending on client engagements.
  
  

At Cognizant, we're eager to meet people who believe in our mission and can make an impact in various ways. We strongly encourage you to apply even if you only meet the required skills listed. Consider what transferrable experience and skills make you a unique applicant and help us see how you'd be beneficial to this role.

Cognizant will only consider applicants for this position who are legally authorized to work in Canada without requiring employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.

Working arrangements

We strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a remote position open to qualified applicants in Ontario and/or Nova Scotia, where our hubs are located. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance though our various wellbeing programs.

Note: The working arrangements for this role are accurate as of the date of posting. This may change based on the project you’re engaged in, as well as business and client requirements. Rest assured; we will always be clear about role expectations.