This position is remote-eligible and only for consideration within the United States where WRI is state registered. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
About the Program:
The Greenhouse Gas Protocol is the world’s leading authority and international standard setter on corporate greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions accounting. Over 92% of Fortune 500 companies that report emissions data to CDP use the GHG Protocol to do so. Building on a 20-year partnership between World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), GHG Protocol works with governments, industry associations, NGOs, businesses and other organizations. In 2016, 92% of Fortune 500 companies responding to the CDP used GHG Protocol to account for their emissions. The GHG Protocol also provides standards, tools and online training to help countries and cities track progress towards their climate goals. For Greenhouse Gas Protocol you can add a link to https://ghgprotocol.org/
Job Highlight:
Reporting to the GHG Protocol Land Sector Lead, you will support the finalization and implementation of the GHG Protocol Land Sector and Removals Guidance, which provides corporate GHG accounting guidance for the agriculture, forestry and other land use sector as well as emerging CO2 removal technologies. You will coordinate the development of guidance through an inclusive multi-stakeholder process. You will also develop and review sector-specific trainings, guidance, tools and other resources to support corporate GHG inventory accounting for the land sector and CO2 removals. You will work as part of a dynamic Greenhouse Gas Protocol team and support other initiatives of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol more generally as needs arise.
What will you do:
Support Land Sector and Removals Guidance development (50% time):
Review land sector-related tools, guidance and other resources (20% time)
Develop land sector-related training materials (20% time) :
Support Greenhouse Gas Protocol (10% time)
Potential Salary:
Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resume with cover letter by the date of 30 January. Applicants must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered.
What we offer
About Us:
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.
WRI is a rapidly growing non-profit organization searching for ways to connect with new talent. Our organization aims to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives in our seven focus areas: Our professionals come from diverse areas of study and from different roles in the private, government, civil society, and non-profit sectors.