Carbon Impact Analyst

Who are we?

At Cogo, we're on a mission to help millions of people and businesses worldwide to understand and reduce their carbon footprint and create a fairer, more sustainable world. We believe in a new ‘impact economy’ where all businesses are a force for good. We build solutions that help businesses and consumers measure and improve their impact on people and the planet. 

Our pioneering technology and data helps people better understand the impact of their daily decisions and take climate action. We support and encourage people on their journey to becoming more conscious consumers and living a sustainable lifestyle. If you want to use your skills to help address some of the major challenges facing humanity, such as climate change, come join us!

Join our Impact Team

We are looking for a UK-based recent graduate with an understanding of sustainability science (in particular carbon footprinting) and familiarity with interpretation and application of data models to join our growing Impact team. Our Carbon Impact Analyst will be supported by our UK-based Carbon Impact Manager, and report directly to our Head of Impact, located in New Zealand. Graduate applicants from the UK are encouraged to apply. 

Your work will focus on strengthening Cogo’s ‘Personal Carbon Model’ - a core element of Cogo’s science-based approach that helps power our personal products and solutions in multiple markets. Our model includes our approach to footprinting and reduction measurement, and helps simplify sustainability for individuals - enabling them to achieve more impact. As part of a small team you’ll have a large influence on enhancing the credibility of Cogo’s measurement and delivery of impact, and play a big part in supporting the future growth of Cogo. We are looking for a passionate recent graduate who is excited to join our mission driven team and help fight climate change! 

Role Responsibilities

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• Support the development and ongoing improvement of Cogo’s Carbon Models and Actions for individuals in our current active markets
  
• Investigate and respond to carbon data queries and issues raised by Cogo team members as well as external users and clients
  
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key Impact data partners and affiliates across our active markets
  
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to iteratively improve the quality and coverage of core sustainability data 
  

Experience and Skills

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• Understanding of carbon data and footprinting for households/individuals; desirable to have experience or understanding of consumption-based footprinting
  
• Understanding of how to leverage model outputs to meet applied requirements
  
  
• Understanding of key sustainability principles and how they apply to individuals, households, in order to provide solutions to real world problems, and quantify the impact
  
• Experience in working with and analysing environmental data for different audiences in order to affect change and create impact. Desirable to have understanding of approaches to carbon accounting and reporting
  
• Ability to quickly understand complex topics, and to communicate key concepts effectively to a broad and non-technical audience
  
• Awareness of ‘Environmentally Extended Input-Output’ (EEIO) Models is desirable, but not critical
  
• Ability to identify and synthesise key information to support models and content for climate action
  

What you bring to Cogo

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• You are a proactive problem solver and bring excellent interpersonal and communication skills and are adept at building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the organisation
  
• Strong academic background, and able to balance the inherent complexity of sustainability challenges, and the need to provide sufficient clarity and certainty of next steps to both internal and external stakeholders
  
• Comfortable working in multi-disciplinary teams and equally effective working in different environments (remote, office, etc)
  
• You have a high level of attention to detail, including a proven ability to manage multiple and competing priorities simultaneously
  
• Flexibility to commit to some meetings outside of normal working hours to engage effectively with our global team
  
• Have a pragmatic mindset, focused on understanding theory and encouraging others to take action
  
• Excellent business judgement, analytical, and decision-making skills
  
• Comfortable working in both technical and non-technical spaces
  
• Have a curious and self-starter mindset and seek to suggest improvements to our way of working as 
  
• Excited to work in a company that’s making a positive change in the world, and passionately engaged in the Cogo mission!
  

The salary for this role is £31,900, plus benefits. 

Applications for this position close on January 31, 2023. 

Life at Cogo

At Cogo, everything we do is embedded in our culture and values. To learn more about our company values and employee benefits, check out What you should know about: Benefits at Cogo. To learn more about our team culture, watch our brief video.

Our Cogo Values

Mission Driven: We are unified in our desire to create products that empower people to fundamentally improve the world. 

Trust and Transparency: We are open, honest and accountable and work hard to win trust.

Lead with Integrity: We are focused on the future and want to inspire others to join us there based on our purpose and principles.

Together we Grow: We celebrate our diversity and recognise that our impact is greatest when we act as one team and all move forward together.

Here's what you can expect from life at Cogo:

Dedication to sustainability and commitment to integrity:

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• Proud Certified B Corporation
  
• Active member of the Tech Talent Charter, committed to delivering diversity in the tech sector
  

Culture founded on transparency and trust:

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• Fully transparent pay scale across the entire business
  
• Equal pay opportunities for all team members
  
• Clear promotion pathways and competency framework each role
  

Commitment to our people:

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• Personal and professional development stipend
  
• Flexible and remote working options
  
• Teamwide wellbeing initiatives
  
• Generous leave options
  

We look forward to sharing more about these benefits and our Cogo culture with you during your interview.