Head of Carbon Markets and Sustainability
GreenTrade.tech is a platform enabling to finance future nature- and tech-based carbon projects. Our role is to help companies decarbonize and to meet their net-zero goals by providing tailored impact projects that fit their operations. Our mission is to mitigate climate change by reducing 100m TONNES OF CARBON BY 2030.
Head of Sustainability and Carbon Markets
This is a leadership role in a purpose company that is tackling a multi-billion dollar market. You have the opportunity to combine your business knowledge with your
passion for sustainability. This is a great role for an entrepreneur that is looking for a new challenge in an impact environment or for an experienced and ambitious
professional with an entrepreneurial mindset, that thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Tasks / Where your expertise is needed
● Be instrumental to develop Greentrade’ Corporate strategy
● Develop and maintain an extensive overview of the high-impact carbon project
developer network with a focus on players able to deliver projects across nature-
based solutions, such as forestry, wetlands, and soil & agriculture
● Develop your knowledge of carbon project methodologies and standards, climate
initiatives, project certification and project monitoring
● Drive procurement and consulting/advisory services to customers including, but
not limited to RFP development, market assessments, contract negotiation,
contract management, education sessions and climate impact communications
● Develop thought leadership and science content to help advance education of the
broader audience on climate mitigation and ultimately enable more climate action
● Be point of contact to our international project partners and keep up to date on
the carbon market development
● Engage in proactive networking with relevant organisations including potential
project owners, technology providers, industry associations, multi-laterals,
government agencies and others
● Source new projects for carbon credits offtake agreements
● Design standardized due diligence process for listing of new projects
● Take on the commercial and operational responsibility for existing partners and
optimize and scale them
● Strategic decision-making: Be part of a purposeful entrepreneurship experience
with high decision power across strategic topics
Requirements / What we are looking for
● Passion and heart-centered professionalism with a desire to build a better future
for the generations to come
● An academic degree, e.g. in business administration, technology, environmental
management & science, engineering or a comparable qualification – a big plus
would be a Master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Forestry, Wood Technology, Environmental Sciences) or a broader field with evidence of eager interest in
environmental or sustainability issues throughout your academic experience
● You have expert knowledge and several years of professional experience in the
field of sustainability, relevant previous knowledge in areas such as project
development of carbon avoidance and reduction projects
● A big plus: a minimum of 3 years of work experience in carbon projects with a
focus on nature-based solutions carbon projects-project design, planning and
implementation, preferably with on-ground work experience in project sourcing,
stakeholder management, sustainable forest and land management etc
● A good understanding of Voluntary Carbon Market standards and methodologies,
and quality principles such as ICVCM-CCP, CCQI, Oxford Offsetting Principles,
GHG Protocol, etc.
● Proven skills in AFOLU Carbon management, nature-based solution project
assessment, sustainable forest management, and general project management
● Proven experience in conducting assessments, selection, monitoring, and
reporting of high-quality nature-based carbon projects
● Strong understanding of tropical forest conservation, restoration, and sustainable
use practices, including knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and best
management practices for tropical forest landscapes
● You have B2B experience with a strong customer & partner focus
● You speak fluent English (German and Spanish is a plus)
● Business oriented mindset and positive attitude, with the ability to work on
multiple projects which will include effective prioritization and timely completion
● You have a structured and independent way of working and work very detail-
oriented and carefully
● Strong written and oral communication skills in English
● Ideally, Berlin based or with frequent travel to Berlin / work can be done
remotely.
● This role can be a part-time role or full time role.
Benefits / What we offer
● Fast-growing climate tech startup with a great network of investors and partners
● Instant opportunity to drive impact
● We are a purpose-driven team with the ability to contribute directly to the
reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions
● We’re offering compensation in a combination of salary and equity (via ESOP).
If interested, please email Frederick Leuschner:
frederick.leuschner@greentrade.tech