Chief Consultant – ESG, Sustainability & Carbon Markets (Globally) Full Time

Location: Global / Remote / Market-Based

The role is open globally and may be aligned based on the consultant’s location, market network, and project availability.

Engagement Type: Commission-Based / Project-Based / Business Unit Partnership

Company Description

At Aeiforo, we are devoted to fostering a more sustainable planet by embedding innovative technologies into core organizational operations. Our mission is to simplify the green transition for partners, using cutting-edge tools such as AI and digital product passports to measure, monitor, and lower greenhouse gas emissions effectively. As a trusted advisor, we deliver innovative and informed solutions to help organizations navigate the complexities of sustainability. We aim to drive systemic change, enabling businesses to mitigate environmental impacts for a better future.

Role Overview:

Aeiforo is looking for an experienced Chief Consultant to lead and develop ESG, Sustainability, and Carbon Markets advisory opportunities across global markets.

This is not a fixed-salary employment role. It is designed as a commission-based and project-based leadership opportunity for senior professionals who can independently generate business, build client relationships, lead consulting engagements, and support the growth of Aeiforo’s ESG and sustainability advisory services.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, carbon accounting, decarbonisation, net-zero planning, carbon markets, and client advisory. The candidate should also have an established professional network and the ability to convert market opportunities into consulting projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead business development for ESG, sustainability, carbon markets, and climate advisory services
• Identify and convert project opportunities across corporates, industry associations, government bodies, investors, and international markets
• Build and manage senior-level client relationships
• Develop proposals, consulting scopes, project plans, and commercial models
• Lead ESG strategy, sustainability transformation, and carbon advisory projects
• Support clients with ESG reporting, materiality assessment, sustainability roadmaps, and disclosure frameworks
• Advise clients on carbon accounting, Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions, carbon reduction pathways, and net-zero strategies
• Support carbon market-related services including carbon credit advisory, offset strategies, market research, and climate finance opportunities
• Collaborate with Aeiforo to build ESG products, services, frameworks, and market offerings
• Represent Aeiforo in client meetings, industry discussions, partnerships, and business development conversations
• Manage project delivery with a focus on quality, commercial success, and long-term client value

Required Experience:

• 8+ years of experience in ESG, sustainability, carbon markets, climate advisory, environmental consulting, or related fields
• Proven experience in consulting, business development, client acquisition, or advisory leadership
• Strong understanding of ESG frameworks and sustainability standards such as GRI, CDP, TCFD, ISSB, CSRD, SBTi, or related global frameworks
• Experience in carbon accounting, GHG emissions assessment, decarbonisation strategy, net-zero roadmaps, or carbon credit advisory
• Existing professional network across corporate, consulting, sustainability, climate, investor, or policy markets
• Ability to independently generate leads, develop proposals, and close consulting projects
• Strong commercial mindset with the ability to build a business unit or service line
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

Commercial Model:

This role is structured as a commission-based and project-based consulting opportunity.

The selected consultant may earn through:

• Commission on projects generated or converted
• Project-based consulting fees
• Revenue-sharing model based on business contribution
• Business unit or service-line partnership model
• Product and services sales commission where applicable

Final commercial terms will be discussed based on the candidate’s experience, network, market access, and project contribution.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

We are looking for a senior ESG and sustainability professional who can operate like a business leader, not only as a consultant. The right candidate should be capable of opening doors, building partnerships, leading client conversations, and converting opportunities into profitable ESG, sustainability, and carbon market projects.

This role is suitable for independent consultants, senior advisors, former consulting leaders, ESG professionals, sustainability experts, carbon market specialists, and business development-driven professionals with strong market access.

Application Note:

Experienced candidates only. Applicants should have a strong background in ESG, sustainability, carbon markets, consulting, business development, or advisory services.

Interested candidates can apply with their profile, relevant experience, key market network, and expected commercial model.