Sustainability manager [h1.location_city]

Sustainability Manager

12 month FTC

Incendium Consulting is a global advisory firm dedicated to unlocking business value and transforming corporate real estate operations. With a team of over 100 seasoned consultants, we deliver impactful solutions across both public and private sectors, spanning a wide range of industries. Our expertise covers complex corporate real estate challenges, with a focus on Sustainability, Procurement, Operating Models, and Portfolio Strategy.

From a sustainability perspective, our mission is to accelerate our clients' journey toward leadership in sustainable practices. We aim to be the global partner of choice for driving meaningful, lasting change. Through close collaboration, we help organisations design, embed, and implement robust sustainability strategies-cultivating a mindset of transformation and long-term impact.

The role :

In this role, you will work with one of our high-profile clients, acting as an embedded extension of their in-house Sustainability Team. This role will support the AMER Regional Manager in the development & implementation of the regional sustainability and net zero strategy with focus on portfolio strategy, green leasing, and compliance to a multi-year carbon glidepath.

This role is remote within the AMER region however, you will have access to any of our IWG offices and can work on a flexible / hybrid / remote basis.

Key responsibilities include :

• Manage lease negotiations and renewals to incorporate sustainability requirements, including green lease provisions and energy performance clauses
• Conduct comprehensive site assessments to evaluate carbon footprint and decarbonization potential of existing facilities and potential new locations
• Develop detailed carbon reduction roadmaps for each site to ensure alignment with 2040 net-zero carbon commitment
• Create site selection criteria and evaluation frameworks that prioritize properties supporting decarbonization goals
• Collaborate with the Regional Manager to support the development and execution of the sustainability and net zero strategy across AMER. This includes a strong emphasis on real estate portfolio management.
• Lead the implementation of key sustainability programs in line with regional and global targets, ensuring all projects align with sustainability goals such as carbon reduction, energy efficiency, renewable energy adoption, and waste minimization.
• Work across cross-functional teams and influence change to ensure programs are integrated into business processes, particularly portfolio strategy.
• Standardize sustainability procedures, processes, and protocols at the regional level to ensure compliance with global frameworks and consistent implementation across all teams.
• Provide technical and strategic guidance to regional teams to ensure the effective adoption of sustainability practices.
• Work with Global leads defining global best practices aligned with sustainability strategy and setting implementation processes & procedures at the regional level.
• Focus on new and innovative technologies and processes to deliver alignment to long term glidepath through our portfolio management process including collaboration with landlords, industry experts, and others.
• Help to identify the best tools and mechanisms to measure, monitor and report sustainability data, projects and performance
• Assist in developing leading practice, market insights and emerging trends in all aspects of sustainability

Experience / skills required :