Analyst / Associate, Climate Science

Company Description 

Ahya Technologies (“ Ahya ”) is a sector-defining company, providing AI-powered software for the net-zero era. Ahya works at the intersection of climate science, data, and AI to help enterprises measure, analyse, reduce and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and purchase carbon offsets with accuracy, transparency and economic growth. 

Role Description 

At Ahya, your responsibilities will include supporting the Climate Science (CS) team in  conducting GHG accounting, reporting, and reduction efforts. Additionally, you will  contribute to enhancing Ahya's core product, AhyaOS - a carbon management and  accounting platform (CMAP) - by collaborating closely with the product and  engineering teams. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Provide technical assistance in GHG accounting (scope 1, 2 and 3) and sustainability reporting; 
• Apply knowledge of GHG accounting methodologies, standards, and reporting  frameworks such as GHG Protocol, Global Reporting Initiative Standards (GRI),  Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Science Based Targets  Initiative (SBTi), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), IFRS  S1 and IFRS S2; 
• Develop tailored sustainability strategies and net-zero transition plans for various  clients that align with their goals and regulatory requirements; 
• Support financial institutions to comply with SBP’s Green Banking Guidelines and ensure green banking and credit policies align with financial regulations and internal processes;
• Build data visualizations to communicate environmental impacts and future  emission forecasting; 
• Research and communicate key emerging information and trends relating to  GHG accounting, climate change policy and carbon markets; 

Requirements 

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental  Engineering, Sustainability, Economics or similar discipline;
• Prior work experience in sustainability consulting, sustainability departments, or  technology start-ups in climate, sustainability or development sectors; 
• Extensive knowledge of GHG protocol accounting methodologies including  Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) guidelines; 
• Understanding of key reporting methodologies including GHG Protocol, SBTi,  IFRS S-1, IFRS S-2, GRI, and CSRD; 
• General understanding of global and national climate frameworks including the  Paris Agreement, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), UAE Federal  Law No 11 of 2024, Saudi Vision 2030 et al.
• Experience in calculating GHG inventories across all scopes and reporting on the  various aforementioned standards; 
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills which include climate modelling and  advanced Excel; 
• Have an understanding of State Bank of Pakistan’s Green Banking Guidelines and Environmental & Social Risk Management (ESRM) Implementation Manual for Financial Institutions;
• Strong research, design and presentation skills; 
• Time management and organizational skills, including prioritizing and effectively  managing multiple tasks and assignments with competing demands. 

Join us at Ahya to contribute to meaningful climate-action!