Associate - ESG & Sustainability

About the role

A Sustainability Services team in Kuwait is looking for a motivated ESG & Sustainability Associate. The role suits fresh graduates and early-career professionals with an academic background or relevant experience in Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG), sustainability or related fields, who want to build a career in sustainability advisory and consulting.

Key responsibilities

• Support the team in delivering ESG and sustainability advisory engagements for clients across various industries.
• Assist in preparing sustainability reports and ESG disclosures in line with international reporting frameworks.
• Conduct research and support data collection, analysis and reporting on environmental, social and governance matters.
• Assist with sustainability assessments, ESG performance evaluations and related consulting assignments.
• Support research and analysis on sustainable finance, climate change, social responsibility and corporate sustainability initiatives.
• Help prepare client presentations, reports and other project deliverables.
• Stay up to date on emerging ESG trends, sustainability standards and regulatory developments.

Required profile

• 0-2 years of relevant experience in ESG, sustainability, environmental consulting or related areas; fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Sustainability Studies, Engineering, Chemistry, Business Administration, Finance or another relevant discipline.
• Basic understanding of ESG principles, sustainability concepts and corporate responsibility.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as GRI, UN SDGs, SASB or others is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, research, communication, presentation and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail, willingness to learn and ability to work well within a team.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of ESG principles and sustainability reporting frameworks.