carbon accounting lead

Colt provides network, voice and data centre services to thousands of businesses around the world, allowing them to focus on delivering their business goals instead of the underlying infrastructure.

Short Description

Function : General Counsel

Reporting to : Sustainability Director

Set up : Hybrid

Location : Europe

Why we need this role

The Carbon Accounting Lead will be a key member of the ESG Team, responsible for ensuring the centralization, consistency, and integrity of carbon data across the organization. This role involves measuring, analyzing, and reporting on Colt’s global carbon footprint , requiring the management of complex data sets across multiple levels—global, country, site, and project.

The primary objective is to implement a structured, controlled, and integrated approach to carbon data management and Net Zero strategy execution across all Colt functions, embedding ESG principles into core business operations. A core focus of this position is to support and monitor our Net Zero strategy, making proven experience in carbon accounting and decarbonization monitoring essential . Strong data analysis, time management, and stakeholder engagement skills are critical to success.

Familiarity with ESG reporting frameworks—such as SBTi, CDP, TCFD, and TPT

• is highly desirable , as this knowledge will enhance our ability to meet upcoming EU reporting requirements, collect robust datasets, narratives, and evidence to support internal decision-making and external assurance processes.
• Science Based Targets Initiative ( SBTi )
• Carbon Disclosure Project ( CDP ),
• Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures ( TCFD ),
• Transition Plan Taskforce ( TPT )

What you will do

What we're looking for

Skills

NegotiationInformation ReportingEnvironmental ComplianceEthicsInfluencingEnvironmental Regulation

Education

A bachelor’s or master’s degree in business, human resources, or related field

What we offer you

Looking to make a mark?

At Colt, you’ll make a difference. Because around here, we empower people. We don’t tell you what to do.

Instead, we employ people we trust, who come together across the globe to create intelligent solutions.

Our global teams are full of ambitious, driven people, all working together towards one shared purpose : to put the power of the digital universe in the hands of our customers wherever, whenever and however they want.

We give our people the opportunity to inspire and lead teams, and work on projects that connect people, cities, businesses, and ideas. We want you to help us change the world, for the better.

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