Junior ESG Analyst

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As a Junior ESG Analyst (Environmental, Social, and Governance) you will support research, analysis, and report on ESG factors to help companies, investors, or advisory firms integrate sustainability into their decision-making.

New entrants welcome.

If you're looking to transition into a Junior ESG Analyst role from another sector
, many transferable skills can make you a strong candidate and these are listed below.

• ESG Data Collection & Analysis
  • Gather and analyse ESG-related data from company reports, third-party sources, and regulatory filings.
  • Assess environmental impact (carbon footprint, water use, waste management).
  • Evaluate social factors (labour practices, diversity, human rights).
  • Review governance structures (board diversity, executive pay, ethics policies).
• Sustainability Research & Reporting
  • Conduct research on ESG trends, policies, and industry best practices.
  • Prepare ESG reports, presentations, and scorecards for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in writing sustainability disclosures (e.g., TCFD, GRI, SASB, CSRD).
• ESG Risk Assessment
  • Support risk analysis related to ESG factors, such as climate risks or supply chain issues.
  • Help evaluate companies' ESG risks for investment purposes (if working in finance).
• Stakeholder Engagement & Compliance
  • Assist in engagement with companies, investors, or regulators on ESG matters.
  • Support compliance with ESG regulations and frameworks (e.g., SFDR, EU Taxonomy).
• ESG Ratings & Benchmarking
  • Compare ESG performance of companies against peers.
  • Work with ESG rating agencies (MSCI, Sustainalytics, ISS) to improve scores.

• Strong analytical and research skills
• Basic understanding of ESG frameworks and regulations
• Ability to interpret sustainability reports and financial disclosures
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ESG data tools
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

From:
Finance, Market Research, Business Analysis, Engineering, Academia
Relevance: ESG roles require collecting, analysing, and interpreting data from sustainability reports, company disclosures, and regulatory filings. Example:
If you've worked with large datasets, financial modelling, or performance tracking, those analytical skills are valuable for ESG reporting.

From:
Finance, Auditing, Legal, Health & Safety, Supply Chain Management
Relevance: ESG analysis involves identifying risks related to climate change, governance issues, and social responsibility, similar to compliance and risk management roles. Example:
If you’ve worked in financial risk assessment, compliance audits, or due diligence, you can apply those skills to ESG risk evaluations.

From:
Environmental Science, HR (Diversity & Inclusion), Procurement, Operations
Relevance:
Knowledge of sustainability, corporate responsibility programs, or ethical sourcing aligns well with ESG analysis. Example:
If you’ve worked on corporate sustainability initiatives, supplier sustainability assessments, or DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) programs, those are directly relevant.