KPMG China provides multidisciplinary services from audit and tax to advisory, with a strong focus on serving our clients' needs and their industries. Not only do we have an overriding commitment to provide the highest quality services for our clients, but we also strive to become a responsible corporate citizen that has a positive impact on our environment and community. At KPMG, you'll translate insights into action and reveal opportunities for all—our teams, our clients and our world.
KPMG China is committed to creating a world of opportunities for our clients and our people. We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Consultant to join our Climate & Sustainability team within the Strategy & Operations practice. In this role, you will help our clients navigate their most critical ESG challenges and opportunities, from developing sustainability strategies to ensuring compliance with global reporting standards, ultimately contributing to a sustainable future .
Key Responsibilities
You will be a core member of our project teams, with responsibilities spanning client delivery, business development, project delivery, and knowledge management.
- ESG Strategy & Consulting: Provide expert advisory on ESG strategy development, decarbonization roadmaps, and net-zero transition planning . Assist clients in enhancing their international and domestic ESG ratings (e.g., DJSI, CDP) .
- Reporting & Disclosure: Support clients in preparing sustainability reports in accordance with regulatory requirements (HK exchange and A share sustainability disclosure) and global frameworks such as ISSB, ESRS/CSRD, GRI, SASB, and TCFD . Assist in the implementation of emerging standards like those from the ISSB.
- Carbon Accounting & Product Carbon Footprint: Offer consulting services on greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting following GHG Protocol and ISO 14064 standards. Develop analytics to help clients monitor and predict climate-related risks.
- Business Development & Project Execution: Contribute to business growth by participating in proposal development, client pitches, and maintaining key client relationships. Demonstrate strong project management skills and execution ability, ensuring the timely and quality delivery of engagements.
- Thought Leadership & Innovation: Conduct research on the latest ESG regulations, trends, and best practices . Share insights with the team and contribute to developing new service offerings and methodologies .
Qualifications & Experience
- Experience: A minimum of 2-5 years of professional experience, with at least 2 years in a consulting role, specifically within sustainability/ESG services . Proven track record in market development, bidding processes, and managing key client accounts is highly desirable .
- Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Economics, Business Administration, or a related field that combines technical and economic disciplines . A master's degree is a plus.
- Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of key ESG concepts, including GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, 3), decarbonization technologies, and global reporting frameworks (ISSB, CSRD, TCFD, GRI, SASB) . Experience with SBTi, carbon markets, and circular economy principles is advantageous .
- Soft Skills: Excellent logical thinking, strong numerical sensitivity, and superior verbal and written communication skills. Must be a proactive team player with a strong commitment to client and team success, high self-drive, and the ability to work under pressure .
- Language Skills: Full professional proficiency in English, with the ability to use it as a working language for direct communication, reading, and writing .
At KPMG China, we are an equal opportunities employer and are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and flexible working environment. We actively integrate ESG principles into our operations and empower our employees to become agents of positive change. You will have the opportunity to unlock your potential, grow on a personal and professional level, and help shape a sustainable world.
About KPMG
At KPMG China, we are committed to being an equal opportunity employer, with zero tolerance for any form of discrimination against any persons. It is important for us to create an inclusive, diverse and agile workplace for our people to develop and thrive at both a personal and professional level.
We strive to make ESG (environmental, social and governance) a watermark running through our organisation; from empowering our people to become agents of positive change, to providing better solutions and services to our clients to help them achieve their ESG goals. View Our Impact Plan to learn more about our ESG commitments and progress across four key pillars - Governance, People, Planet and Prosperity – and how we make a positive impact on our people, environment and society.
We encourage you to come as you are, and we welcome all qualified candidates to apply, and hope you unlock opportunities with us. Visit KPMG China website for more company information.
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