ESG Consultant Jobs

ESG Consultant jobs are open across financial services, asset management, corporate consulting, and energy, from analyst to director level, with specializations in ESG reporting frameworks, climate risk, and stakeholder engagement. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.

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Overview

Open roles30
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerWolters Kluwer
Top citySan Mateo, CA
Work type50% Hybrid
Top industryInsurance

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ESG Lab Technician
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ESG Lab Technician
SAMTEC, INC
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Maintenance & Repair
Manufacturing Operations
Mechanical Engineering
Skilled Trades
High school diploma or GED
5,001-10,000

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ESG & Sustainability Manager
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ESG & Sustainability Manager
TAIT
Lititz, Pennsylvania
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
1,001-5,000

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Sr Business Sys Analyst Sustainability & ESG
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Sr Business Sys Analyst Sustainability & ESG
The Hershey Company
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Business Analysis
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
$91k - $114k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business
10,000+

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ESG Program Portfolio Specialist
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ESG Program Portfolio Specialist
North Carolina Coalition to End Homelessness
Remote
Business Operations
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$55k - $65k/yr
11-50

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2027 Summer Internship Program - ESG
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2027 Summer Internship Program - ESG
Gerald Group
Stamford, Connecticut
Accounting
Business Operations
Tax
$20 - $25/hr

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ESG Consultant Job Market

Who's Hiring

Wolters Kluwer2 open roles
Sony Interactive Entertainment2 open roles
DRiV1 open role

Top Industries Hiring

  • Insurance
  • Automotive
  • Electronics & Hardware

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in ESG consultant jobs.

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in sustainability, environmental science, finance, or a related field
  • Hands-on experience with ESG reporting frameworks including GRI, SASB, TCFD, or CDP
  • Ability to conduct materiality assessments and stakeholder engagement processes
  • Proficiency in ESG data management tools and sustainability performance measurement
  • Strong written communication skills for producing ESG disclosures and client-facing reports
  • Familiarity with SEC climate disclosure rules, EU CSRD, or other emerging regulatory requirements

Tips for Your ESG Consultant Job Search

Align your resume to reporting frameworks

Hiring managers scan for GRI, SASB, TCFD, and CDP familiarity before anything else. Call out the specific frameworks you've worked with and the reporting cycles you've owned, not just vague sustainability experience.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists esg consultant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Target openings by sector specialization

ESG priorities differ sharply between asset managers, industrial companies, and professional services firms. Filter your search by industry so your cover letter can address the materiality issues and regulatory pressures that actually matter to that employer.

Quantify your ESG project outcomes

Generic sustainability bullet points won't stand out. Tie each project to a measurable result: emissions reductions achieved, Scope 3 categories covered, or regulatory filings you prepared. Numbers anchor your experience in what hiring teams are evaluating.

Prepare a case study for the interview

Many esg consultant interviews include a live scenario asking you to assess a company's materiality issues or draft a disclosure approach. Practice walking through your reasoning on a past engagement so you can structure your answer clearly under time pressure.

Negotiate scope alongside compensation

ESG roles vary widely in whether you own strategy, reporting, or both. Before accepting an offer, clarify which standards the team is accountable to, who the internal stakeholders are, and whether the role has executive visibility, not just the title and pay band.

ESG Consultant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most esg consultants?

Wolters Kluwer, Sony Interactive Entertainment, and DRiV are hiring the most esg consultants right now, with openings concentrated in California, Colorado, and Pennsylvania, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is especially active at consulting firms and financial institutions responding to new ESG disclosure regulations.

How many esg consultant jobs are remote?

About 83% of esg consultant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based nature of much ESG reporting and analysis work. Roles focused on stakeholder engagement, site audits, or client advisory work tend to require more in-person presence than those centered on data and disclosure.

How do you become a esg consultant?

Start with a degree in sustainability, finance, environmental science, or public policy, then build hands-on experience through internships or in-house sustainability roles where you work directly with reporting frameworks like GRI or SASB. Earning a recognized credential such as the GRI Certified Sustainability Professional or CFA ESG Certificate strengthens your candidacy. Moving into consulting typically follows a few years of practitioner-side experience.

How can I get an esg consultant job with little experience?

Focus on roles titled ESG analyst, sustainability coordinator, or ESG associate, which are the common entry points. Build a portfolio by completing a voluntary ESG materiality assessment for a small organization or contributing to a nonprofit's sustainability reporting. Proficiency in a specific framework like TCFD or CDP, even from coursework or self-study, helps you compete against candidates who lack formal advisory experience.

What does the esg consultant interview process look like?

Most esg consultant hiring processes include an initial screening call, a technical interview covering frameworks and reporting standards, and a case study or take-home exercise where you assess a company's ESG materiality or draft a disclosure section. Final rounds often involve a presentation to senior staff or a cross-functional panel. Expect questions about how you handle conflicting stakeholder priorities and how you stay current on regulatory developments.

Where can I find and apply to esg consultant jobs?

You can find and apply to esg consultant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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