Sustainability Consultant (Japanese Speaking)
Role and introduction
CSRWorks International is a boutique-style sustainability advisory, assurance, training and thought leadership firm headquartered in Singapore, working with clients across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. We support organisations on sustainability strategy, reporting, climate action, sustainability ratings, human rights, and assurance and verification.
We are hiring a Japanese-speaking Sustainability Consultant to join our consulting team. This is a manager-level role for professionals with 5–7 years of relevant experience who can lead client engagements end-to-end, provide technical and commercial leadership, and contribute directly to business growth.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, take ownership of engagement delivery and commercial outcomes, and play a key role in developing client relationships, growing accounts, and mentoring team members.
CSRWorks is a Certified Great Place to Work®, and a carbon neutral company.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver various sustainability consulting engagements across geographies, including Japan:
Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured interview process, which may include:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover note outlining relevant experience and motivation for applying.
Please send applications to hr@csrworks.com with the subject line “Sustainability Consultant (Japanese-speaking) – Application”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
CSRWorks International is a boutique-style sustainability advisory, assurance, training and thought leadership firm headquartered in Singapore, working with clients across Asia-Pacific, Europe, the Middle East, and North America. We support organisations on sustainability strategy, reporting, climate action, sustainability ratings, human rights, and assurance and verification.
We are hiring a Japanese-speaking Sustainability Consultant to join our consulting team. This is a manager-level role for professionals with 5–7 years of relevant experience who can lead client engagements end-to-end, provide technical and commercial leadership, and contribute directly to business growth.
You will act as a trusted advisor to clients, take ownership of engagement delivery and commercial outcomes, and play a key role in developing client relationships, growing accounts, and mentoring team members.
CSRWorks is a Certified Great Place to Work®, and a carbon neutral company.
Responsibilities
Lead and deliver various sustainability consulting engagements across geographies, including Japan:
- Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA), Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS), Climate and carbon services, including climate risk reporting (TCFD / ISSB S2), GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation roadmaps, and transition plans, Human rights and responsible business initiatives
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing clear technical guidance and strategic advice
- Own project planning, execution, timelines, resourcing, quality assurance, and delivery outcomes
- Review and sign off on technical analyses, calculations, disclosures, and client-ready deliverables
- Lead and support business development activities, including identifying opportunities, shaping solutions, and developing proposals
- Own or co-own engagement scoping, pricing, and commercial outcomes
- Drive account growth through cross-selling and long-term client relationships
- Participate in client pitches, proposal presentations, and closing discussions
- Provide mentoring, technical oversight, and coaching to Sustainability Analysts and Associates
- Stay current on evolving sustainability standards, regulations, and best practices, and guide their application in client work
- Contribute to internal knowledge development, practice improvement, and thought leadership initiatives
- 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in sustainability consulting, advisory, assurance, or in-house sustainability roles
- Native-level Japanese language proficiency (spoken and written) and at least working level of English proficiency is mandatory.
- Strong hands-on expertise in one or more of the following areas Sustainability ratings and assessments (CDP, EcoVadis, S&P CSA), Sustainability reporting (GRI, ISSB, ESRS), Climate risk and disclosure (TCFD / ISSB S2), GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2 and 3), decarbonisation strategies, and transition planning
- Human rights, social compliance, or responsible business practices
- Proven experience leading client engagements and engaging senior client stakeholders
- Strong analytical, writing, and presentation skills, with a high level of attention to detail
- Ability to balance technical rigour with commercial judgement
- Experience mentoring junior consultants and managing team delivery
- Professional certifications or advanced training in sustainability, climate, or assurance frameworks are an advantage
- Competitive salary with performance-linked bonus
- Strong learning and professional development support
- Exposure to complex, international client engagements
- Flexible work arrangements, including hybrid and work-from-home options
- Medical, healthcare, and wellness benefits
- Generous leave policies and supportive workplace practices
- Clear progression to Senior Sustainability Consultant (Senior Manager-equivalent) for high performers
- An opportunity to work in a collaborative, international, and multi-cultural consulting environment
Shortlisted candidates will go through a structured interview process, which may include:
- An initial discussion to assess experience and role fit
- A technical and case-based interview
- A final interview focused on leadership, client management, and commercial judgement
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a brief cover note outlining relevant experience and motivation for applying.
Please send applications to hr@csrworks.com with the subject line “Sustainability Consultant (Japanese-speaking) – Application”.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.