Sustainability Analyst

Who We Are

Boston Consulting Group partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities. BCG was the pioneer in business strategy when it was founded in 1963. Today, we help clients with total transformation-inspiring complex change, enabling organizations to grow, building competitive advantage, and driving bottom-line impact.

To succeed, organizations must blend digital and human capabilities. Our diverse, global teams bring deep industry and functional expertise and a range of perspectives to spark change. BCG delivers solutions through leading-edge management consulting along with technology and design, corporate and digital ventures-and business purpose. We work in a uniquely collaborative model across the firm and throughout all levels of the client organization, generating results that allow our clients to thrive.

What You'll Do

As a Sustainability Analyst within BCG's Global Internal Sustainability Team (GIST), you will play a key role in supporting the firm's Net-Zero and ESG initiatives. Unlike pillar-specific roles, you will work flexibly across the team, providing support wherever needed to drive progress on sustainability commitments. Your responsibilities will evolve based on business needs but will typically include:

• Supporting net zero execution – Assisting in emissions tracking, reporting, and strategy development across business travel, SAF, carbon removals, and operational integration.
• Data analysis & reporting – Collecting, validating, and analyzing sustainability data to support strategic decision-making, leveraging tools like Excel, Tableau, and Alteryx.
• Project coordination & implementation – Helping execute sustainability initiatives across GIST's key focus areas, ensuring alignment with BCG's climate strategy.
• Stakeholder engagement & communication – Collaborating with regional teams, business functions, and external partners to drive adoption of sustainability programs and best practices.
• Research & insight development – Conducting market research and benchmarking on emerging sustainability trends, policies, and best practices to inform strategy.

YOU'RE GOOD AT

• Analytical & problem-solving Skills – Ability to work with complex data sets, extract insights, and communicate findings effectively.
• Project management & execution – Organized and able to manage multiple workstreams in a dynamic environment.
• Technical acumen – Comfortable working with Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, or similar tools for data analysis and reporting.
• Collaboration & adaptability – Able to work flexibly across different workstreams and engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong communication – Able to translate sustainability data and strategies into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Knowledge of corporate sustainability measurement (GHG Protocol), reporting frameworks (CDP, Ecovadis, GRI), voluntary carbon markets, and best practices (Science-Based Targets).

What You'll Bring

• 2-4 years of relevant experience in sustainability, data analysis, consulting, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sustainability, environmental science, business, or a related discipline.
• Strong data and analytical skills, with experience using tools such as Excel, Tableau, Alteryx, Snowflake or other reporting tools preferred.
• Understanding of sustainability and GHG accounting principles is a plus but not required.
• Passion for corporate sustainability and climate action.
• Ability to work effectively in a global team environment with multiple stakeholders.

Who You'll Work With

You will work with all members of the Global Internal Sustainability Team. You will have regular engagement with Senior Leadership Teams across BCG's Regions, Systems, Practice Areas and Operations and those working on the sustainability agenda within their teams. The role will may also include working closely with external vendors on our carbon accounting, reporting, carbon credits and SAF programs.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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