Sustainability Consultant

Posting Date: 15 May 2026

City: Genova

Location:

Genova, IT, 16129 Lecce, IT, 73100 Rozzano, IT, 20089 Roma, IT, 144 Napoli, IT, 80142

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 Genoa 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 improve the sustainability rating of a Company, mitigate climate change risks, improve climate resilience of the assets implementing 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, with special focus on:

Energy Efficiency Audits and ISO 50001 Implementation

GHG Accounting & Reporting

Decarbonisation Studies and GHG Target Setting

Carbon Footprint of Products and Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)

Climate Change Risk & Vulnerability Assessments

-Climate Adaptation Planning

-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. #LI-IG1

Education

Master’s Degree in Energy Engineering or Engineering General

MBA/Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Engineering

Qualifications

-Postgraduate studies focused on sustainability or the climate-energy transition are considered a strong asset.

-At least 3 years of solid experience in one or more sustainability-related domains listed above.

-Familiarity with relevant frameworks and regulations such as GRI, ESRS, EU Taxonomy, SBTi.

-EGE (Esperto in Gestione dell’Energia) Certification according to UNI CEI 11339 is a plus

-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.

Competencies

WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently.
PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally.
INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others.
DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise.
FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making.

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.