Sustainability Consultant

Posting Date: 19 Jun 2025

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Roma, IT, 144 Napoli, IT, 80142 LECCE, IT, 73100 Bologna, IT, 40121 Rozzano, IT, 20089

Contract Type: Permanent

Division: Sustainability and Business Innovation

Level of experience: Intermediate

RINA is currently recruiting for a Sustainability Consultant to join its office in Bologna, Lecce, Milan, Rome, Genoa or Naples, Italy within the Sustainability and Business Innovation Division.

Mission

The candidate will join the Technical Discipline “ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk” at RINA Consulting, delivering technical services on a global scale. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with clients across industry, research and development, and the financial sector—supporting efforts to mitigate climate change risks and implement effective adaptation strategies.

This role will involve providing technical expertise across a wide range of sustainability-related areas, including Climate Change, Carbon Markets, Energy Efficiency and Management, Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Accounting, Product Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Finance, ESG, and Sustainability Management.

Key Accountabilities

Lead projects across a range of sustainability and climate-related domains, including:
- Climate Change Risk & Vulnerability Assessments
- Climate Adaptation Planning
- Carbon Markets
- GHG Accounting & Reporting
- Energy Efficiency Audits and ISO 50001 Implementation
- Decarbonisation Studies and GHG Target Setting
- Carbon Footprint of Products and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- ESG Due Diligence and Double Materiality Assessments
- Do No Significant Harm (DNSH) Analysis and EU Taxonomy Alignment
- Sustainability Reporting (GRI, ESRS) and Sustainability Policy Development
Lead and implement Research & Development activities for ESG and climate risk-related projects funded by the EU under the Horizon Europe 2021–2027 programme.
Contribute to the preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals for ESG, Sustainability & Climate Risk related topics.
Manage multiple priorities and complex projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality outcomes.
Collaborate with team members to share knowledge and support the achievement of the Discipline team objectives.
Stay current with industry trends, regulatory developments, and best practices in sustainability, with deep expertise in climate change, ESG principles, and sustainability reporting frameworks.

Education

Master’s Degree in Engineering General or Economics

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Law, or a related discipline.
Postgraduate studies focused on sustainability or the climate-energy transition are considered a strong asset.
At least 1-2 years of experience in one or more ESG, sustainability, and climate risk-related activities.
Familiarity with relevant frameworks and regulations such as GRI, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, SBTi.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Italian (C1 level); proficiency in additional languages (e.g., French, Spanish) is a plus.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated passion for driving environmental and social impact through business practices.
Self-motivated and eager to learn, with a proactive attitude and the ability to stay current with evolving developments in the field.#LI-AU5

Competencies

ADDRESS THE WAY - Have a big picture of different situations and reinterpret it in a perspective way
BUILD NETWORK - Forge trust relationships, across departments, and outside the organization
CLIENT INTIMACY - Embrace internal and external client needs, expectations, and requirements to ensure maximum satisfaction
EARN TRUST - Take everyone's opinion into account and remain open to diversity
MAKE EFFECTIVE DECISIONS - Structure activities according to priorities, actions, resources and constraint
MANAGE EMOTIONS - Recognise one's and other's emotions and express and regulate one's reactions
PIONEER CHANGE - Actively embrace change and benefit from the new circumstances
PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - Promote commitment by keeping promises as a Role Model
THINK FORWARD - Capitalise on experiences and translate them into action plans for the future

RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.

At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.