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A [Job Title] certified eco consultant is an individual who is certified to provide consulting services related to environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices. This certification signifies that the consultant has undergone specialized training and has demonstrated expertise in advising businesses, organizations, or individuals on how to reduce their environmental impact, conserve natural resources, and implement sustainable practices. The specific job title can vary, such as environmental consultant, sustainability consultant, or green consultant.

**Example Projects**1. **Carbon Footprint Analysis:** A certified eco-consultant undertakes an extensive review of your business operations to calculate your company's carbon footprint. This aligns with business goals because identifying carbon hotspots in the operation enables the company to establish targeted carbon reduction strategies. 2. **Resource Efficiency Improvement:** A project might involve assessing the efficiency of resource use within your company, from energy to raw materials. By improving resource use, businesses can significantly reduce costs and demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, contributing to brand value and market differentiation.3. **Environmental Impact Assessment:** The eco-consultant may conduct an environmental impact assessment. This project contributes to value creation by mitigating potential environmental liabilities, facilitating regulatory compliance, and potentially improving relations with local communities.4. **Capacity Building and Training:** A project relating to educating and training staff on sustainability practices at all levels of the business can help embed a culture of sustainability, fostering ideas generation and aiding compliance with environmental procedures.5. **Development of Sustainability Reporting:** An eco-consultant can deliver a project centred on the development of sustainability reporting methods following frameworks like Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) or Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). This type of project is crucial for communicating environmental stewardship to investors and stakeholders, becoming an instrument that adds value to the company�s brand reputation. **Who do they work with**An eco-consultant will ideally work closely with C-level executives to ensure the integration of sustainable strategies aligns with the business's overall objectives. They will also work with heads of departments such as operations, procurement, facilities management, HR, and marketing, allowing them to deliver effective sustainable solutions that are department-specific. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key to ensure holistic integration of sustainability measures across the enterprise.**Who should hire one?**Any medium to large enterprise in any sector that is seeking to improve its environmental and sustainability performance should consider hiring an eco-consultant. Industries with a significant environmental footprint like manufacturing, logistics, energy, construction, and food and beverage, however, could particularly benefit from the expertise of an eco-consultant. Given increasing public and regulatory pressure on sustainability, pretty much any business will find that ecology consultants can provide essential services.**ROI and Strategic Benefits**In hiring an eco-consultant, businesses can realise measurable ROI in the form of cost savings (e.g. through reduced energy use and waste), risk mitigation (such as avoiding fines for non-compliance with environmental legislation), and potentially increased revenue (through differentiation in the marketplace). On a strategic level, working with an eco-consultant can drive benefits including improved reputation with stakeholders, resilience to future regulatory changes, and the ability to attract sustainability-focused customers, employees, and investors. Hiring a certified eco-consultant also signals your business's commitment to sustainability, which can be an impactful part of your overall brand story and corporate social responsibility strategy.

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1. Job Title: Certified Eco Consultant2. Summary: The Certified Eco Consultant will play a crucial role in implementing and managing our sustainability initiatives. The hire will be responsible for ensuring our business practices align with global environmental guidelines, influencing positive ecological changes within our organisation.3. Key Responsibilities:- Develop and implement comprehensive sustainability strategies and action plans- Monitor, assess, and report on the effectiveness of our sustainability practices and the environmental implications of our operations- Identify areas for improvement and formulate innovative solutions to meet sustainability objectives- Stay abreast of emerging sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices- Lead workshops and training sessions to increase awareness and commitment towards sustainability across all levels of the organization4. Qualifications and Skills:Required Qualifications: - A degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, or related discipline- Certification as an Eco Consultant- Excellent command over both spoken and written EnglishSkills:- Proficiency in performing environmental impact assessments- Knowledge of best practices in sustainable business strategies- Solid understanding of global environmental policies and regulations- Strong project management skills- Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills5. Experience Requirements:- A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar role in the sustainability space- Proven experience in strategy development, project management, and training- Familiarity with ISO 14001 environmental standards is a plus6. Company Overview and Culture:[Insert your details]7. Application Process:[Insert your details]

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Good communication, flexible schedule and delivered exactly what was agreed and on time. Would work with her again!

Alexander Pfeiffer
CEO
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Terralytiq

Tom helped us with calculating our carbon footprint outputs from 2019 to 2023. He managed everything end to end with minimal client direction. It was seamless and effortless. He's an excellent professional.

Bolu
COO
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Miai

The support's been great from when we first started speaking, you wrote the brief for me and did all the sourcing. So that was fantastic. Communication has been great. The level of engagement has been brilliant.

Nick Anderdon
CFO
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Freddies Flowers

‍Working with Leafr has been a pleasure from the beginning. Leafr has a wide network of talented individuals, and they have been able to seamlessly connect us with strong candidates for our various projects.

Lara
Partner
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Xynteo

Leafr's marketplace boasts an extensive network of highly talented individuals. They have effortlessly connected us with great candidates. Leafr has become our go-to for skilled sustainability professionals.

Brenan Hodkinson
CRO
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Apiday

Whenever you hire consultants you worry whether they'll be as motivated or skilled as your team. Every Leafr consultant has been so impressive. We spoke to several sustainability agencies and this has been far better value.

Guadalupe Oliver
CEO
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Candoe

Our expert immediately became a seamless addition to our team. Her work showed a mastery of ESG and a strong understanding of the financial sector. We'd love the opportunity to work with her again.

Jess Katz
Director
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TRIPTIK

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