Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced Carbon Projects & Environmental Attributes professional with strong hands-on expertise in carbon project development, GHG accounting, carbon quantification, MRV, verification, and credit issuance .
The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of international carbon standards and registries, including Verra, Gold Standard, GCC, CDM, Article 6, and I-REC , along with proven experience managing carbon projects from feasibility and methodology selection through validation, registration, monitoring, verification, and issuance.
Key Responsibilities
Carbon Project Development & Execution
- Lead end-to-end carbon project development and implementation from feasibility assessment to credit issuance.
- Evaluate project eligibility, additionality, baseline scenarios, emission reduction potential, and commercial viability.
- Select appropriate carbon methodologies and frameworks based on project requirements.
- Manage projects across Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Waste Management, Circular Economy, Transportation, Agriculture, Industrial Processes, and Nature-Based Solutions .
- Prepare and review Project Design Documents (PDDs), Monitoring Reports (MRs), Verification Reports , and supporting technical documentation.
- Coordinate project validation, registration, monitoring, verification, and issuance activities.
GHG Accounting & Carbon Quantification
- Perform GHG accounting, baseline calculations, emission reduction quantification, and carbon modelling .
- Apply relevant carbon methodologies in accordance with Verra, Gold Standard, GCC, CDM, Article 6 , and other applicable frameworks.
- Develop and maintain accurate Monitoring, Reporting & Verification (MRV) systems.
- Ensure data quality, integrity, audit readiness, and compliance with methodology requirements.
Registry & Verification Management
- Coordinate with Validation & Verification Bodies (VVBs), carbon registries, consultants, project developers, and project owners .
- Manage project registration, validation, verification, issuance, and registry submissions.
- Monitor credit issuance timelines and resolve technical or documentation-related issues.
- Coordinate credit transfers, retirements, cancellations, and other registry activities.
Business Development & Project Evaluation
- Provide technical support to Business Development and commercial teams for carbon project opportunities.
- Conduct technical due diligence and prepare project feasibility assessments.
- Support technical proposals, client presentations, project evaluations, and commercial discussions.
- Identify new carbon project opportunities and emerging environmental attribute products.
- Support development of the organization's carbon strategy across domestic and international markets.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure compliance with applicable carbon standards, methodologies, registry requirements, and climate regulations .
- Maintain high-quality project documentation and ensure audit readiness.
- Identify technical, regulatory, documentation, and project execution risks.
- Implement appropriate corrective actions to maintain project quality and compliance.
Market Intelligence
- Track developments in global carbon markets, carbon methodologies, Article 6 mechanisms, carbon pricing, CORSIA, CBAM , and national carbon market frameworks.
- Monitor emerging project methodologies and environmental attribute opportunities.
- Provide market and regulatory insights to support strategic project decisions.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong hands-on experience in Carbon Project Development and Carbon Markets .
- Strong knowledge of GHG Accounting, Carbon Accounting, Carbon Quantification, MRV, and Emission Reduction Calculations .
- Expertise in international carbon standards and registries such as Verra (VCS), Gold Standard, GCC, CDM, Article 6, and I-REC .
- Experience preparing and reviewing PDDs, Monitoring Reports, Verification Reports , and registry submissions.
- Strong understanding of project validation, verification, registration, and carbon credit issuance.
- Strong analytical, technical problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail and strong documentation capabilities.
- Willingness to travel for project and stakeholder requirements.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Engineering, Environmental Science,
Sustainability, Climate Change , or related discipline.
- Master's degree / MBA in Environmental Management, Climate Change, Engineering Management, Sustainability , or related field will be preferred.
- 5–6 years of relevant experience in carbon project development, carbon markets, sustainability, GHG accounting, or environmental attributes.
- Proven experience managing carbon projects through feasibility, methodology selection, PDD preparation, validation, registration, monitoring, verification, and issuance .
- Experience working with VVBs, carbon registries, consultants, project developers, and regulatory stakeholders .
- Certifications in ISO 14064, GHG Protocol, Carbon Accounting, LCA, Sustainability Reporting, Lead Auditor , or carbon markets will be an added advantage.
Software & Tools
- Carbon Registries: Verra Registry, Verra Project Hub, Gold Standard Impact Registry, GCC Portal.
- Analysis & Modelling: Advanced MS Excel for carbon calculations, emission quantification, project economics, forecasting, and data analysis.
- Documentation & Presentation: MS Word and PowerPoint for technical reports, validation/verification submissions, client presentations, tender documentation, and management reports.
Preferred Candidate Profile The ideal candidate should be:
- Technically solid in carbon project development and environmental attributes .
- Experienced in managing projects from concept through carbon credit issuance .
- Strong in GHG accounting, emission reduction calculations, and MRV systems.
- Comfortable working with international standards, registries, VVBs, and project stakeholders.
- Strong in technical documentation, project execution, and regulatory compliance.
- Commercially aware and capable of supporting Business Development teams.
- Proactive, analytical, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-changing regulatory environment.
- Willing to travel for project assessments, audits, client meetings, and stakeholder engagements.
Experience : 5 - 6 Timing : 10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Working Shift : Day Shift (Onsite)
Job Type : Full Time
Category : Indian Accounting
Salary : Best in industry
Skills : Excellent Communication
Keywords : Carbon Project Development | Carbon Credits | Environmental Attributes | Carbon Markets | GHG
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