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Carbon Accounting Analyst / Sustainability Data Architect - CBAM Reporting (m/f/d)
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Key facts
- Start
- 11/2026
- Duration
- 4 months
- Work mode
- Remote
- Location
- Germany (remote)
- Workload
- 100 %
- Contract type
- Freelance · Expert
Project description
We are seeking an experienced Carbon Accounting Analyst or Sustainability Data Architect to support CBAM reporting requirements for an international industrial company focused on manufacturing and global supply chains.
Responsibilities
- Preparation and quality assurance of the official EU CBAM reporting templates based on the requirements set forth in Annex IV of the EU CBAM Regulation
- Conversion of raw operational data (fuel quantities, coal consumption, grid electricity consumption) into accurate emissions values (tCO2e) in accordance with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (Scope 1 & 2)
- Development and maintenance of consistent emission factor models for various production and energy sources
- Structuring of incomplete or heterogeneous raw data from various plants/sites into a uniform, audit-ready data format
- Technical conversion of the processed data into compliant XML files in accordance with the current requirements of the European Commission
- Ongoing alignment of reporting logic with current implementation guidelines and regulatory updates from the European Commission
- Close coordination with internal functional areas (Purchasing, Production, Finance) to validate data sources and calculation bases
- Documentation of the methodology used to ensure traceability for external audits
Requirements
Must-have
These criteria are required for the project.
- In-depth knowledge of the EU CBAM Regulation, particularly Annex IV, as well as the European Commission’s current implementation guidelines
- Practical experience in applying the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard (Scope 1 and Scope 2)
- Proficiency in emission factor calculations and converting physical consumption data to tCO2e
- Experience in structuring complex, unstructured datasets for regulatory reporting purposes
- Knowledge of working with XML data formats for regulatory reporting
- Very strong Excel and data processing skills in the context of sustainability or energy data
Nice-to-have
Not required, but a plus for your application.
- Experience with other ESG/sustainability reporting standards (e.g., CSRD, ESRS)
- Knowledge of Python or comparable tools for automating emissions calculations
- Industry experience in manufacturing and energy-intensive sectors
- Experience collaborating with international, decentralized site structures
Skills
- CBAM
- GHG Protocol
- CO2-Bilanzierung
- ESG-Reporting
- XML
- Excel
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