GHG Emissions & ESG Disclosure Specialist
Full-Time | D1 Percent Limited
Employment Type
Full-time
Function
ESG Delivery & Technical Review
GHG Experience
5–6 years minimum
IFRS S1/S2 Experience
1–2 years minimum
Location
Remote — GCC experience is preferred
Compensation: To be discussed
About D1 Percent Limited
D1 Percent Limited is an ESG consulting and advisory firm operating across the UAE, Qatar, the Netherlands, and India. We work with mid-to-large enterprises, financial institutions, and listed companies to help them measure, report, and act on their sustainability performance - across GHG accounting, ESG disclosure, regulatory compliance, and ESG software implementation.
We are currently delivering a major ESG and IFRS implementation engagement for Qatar-based insurance sector clients. The engagement covers IFRS S1 and S2 (ISSB standards), QCB ESG Supervisory Principles, GRI 2021, QSE disclosure requirements, and a full GHG emissions inventory including Scope 3 Category 15 (Financed and Insured Emissions) under the IFRS and PCAF methodology.
The Role
We are looking for a technically strong GHG Emissions & ESG Disclosure Specialist to join the D1 Percent team on a full-time basis. This person will be the primary technical owner of GHG emissions accounting across our client engagements — and will bring working knowledge of IFRS S1 and S2 to support disclosure review and quality assurance on sustainability reporting projects.
The role sits within our ESG delivery function. You will work directly on live client engagements, own the IFRS S1 and S2 implementation and GHG workstream end-to-end, and apply a reviewer's lens to climate and ESG disclosures before they reach the client.
This is a technical delivery role, not a generalist sustainability role. We are looking for someone who knows IFRS S1 and S2 and GHG accounting deeply and can apply that knowledge rigorously in a client-facing context.
What You Will DoGHG Emissions Accounting (Primary Responsibility)
– Lead GHG inventory design and data collection for client engagements — establishing organisational boundary, operational boundary, and base year in line with the GHG Protocol Corporate Standard
– Calculate and verify Scope 1, Scope 2 (location-based and market-based), and Scope 3 emissions across all relevant categories
– Lead Scope 3 materiality assessments — systematically evaluating all 15 categories, documenting exclusion rationale, and ensuring completeness
– Apply PCAF (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials) methodology for Scope 3 Category 15 — Financed and Insured Emissions — for financial institution and insurance sector clients
– Review and quality-assure GHG inventories prepared by junior team members or delivery partners — flagging gaps, methodology errors, and unsupported exclusions with specific standard citations
– Ensure GHG disclosures in IFRS S2 Metrics & Targets sections are consistent with standalone inventory figures and properly referenced to the GHG Protocol
IFRS S1 & S2 Disclosure Review
– Review prepared IFRS S1 and S2 disclosure content across the four core pillars — Governance, Strategy, Risk Management, and Metrics & Targets — for alignment with ISSB standards
– Assess completeness, technical accuracy, and appropriate structure for regulated-entity clients, particularly in the insurance sector
– Identify gaps, weak disclosures, and areas where standard requirements have not been fully met — and provide specific, actionable written feedback
– Flag inconsistencies between IFRS S1/S2 disclosures and the broader ESG report narrative
QCB & Regulatory Alignment
– Support review of ESG deliverables for alignment with QCB ESG Supervisory Principles across governance, risk management, internal controls, solvency, underwriting, investments, and market conduct
– Identify compliance gaps and flag areas requiring strengthening before client submission
ESG Report Quality Assurance
– Review ESG materiality assessments for rigour and alignment with IFRS S1/S2 and GRI 2021 requirements
– Assess ESG KPI definitions, data quality, and disclosure completeness across Environmental, Social, and Governance pillars
– Provide structured section-by-section written feedback on ESG reports with clear status flags — Compliant / Needs Revision / Gap Identified
Who We Are Looking ForMust-Have
– 5–6 years of hands-on GHG accounting experience — covering Scope 1, 2, and 3 across the full GHG Protocol Corporate Standard, including materiality assessment, boundary setting, and Scope 3 category-level analysis
– Demonstrated Scope 3 Category 15 experience — applying PCAF methodology for financed or insured emissions in a financial institution or insurance sector context
– 1–2 years of working exposure to IFRS S1 and/or IFRS S2 — including climate-related financial disclosure, scenario analysis, and financial materiality determination
– Ability to review and critique GHG inventories and climate disclosures — not just prepare them — with specific, citation-backed comments
– Familiarity with financial materiality (IFRS S1/S2) as distinct from double materiality (GRI / CSRD) — and ability to apply the correct standard in each context
– Strong analytical and written communication skills — technically precise, structured, and client-ready
– Excellent written English
Preferred
– Experience in the insurance or financial services sector — understanding of underwriting, investment portfolios, and solvency frameworks in the context of ESG
– Knowledge of QCB ESG Supervisory Principles or equivalent GCC regulatory frameworks for financial institutions
– Familiarity with GRI Standards (2021), TCFD, and QSE ESG disclosure requirements
– Experience with ORSA, insurance-specific climate risk frameworks, or ESG integration in underwriting
– Certifications in sustainability or ESG — GRI, SASB, CDP, CFA ESG, or equivalent
– Arabic language skills are an advantage
Key Technical Areas — At a Glance
Domain: Requirement Level
GHG Protocol (Scope 1, 2, 3): Core — 5–6 years required
Scope 3 Category 15 / PCAF: Core — financed and insured emissions for insurance sector
IFRS S1 & S2 (ISSB): Required — 1–2 years minimum
Financial Materiality (IFRS): Required — distinct from double materiality frameworks
QCB ESG Supervisory Principles: Required — Qatar regulatory alignment
GRI Standards 2021: Required — ESG report structure and double materiality
TCFD: Strong foundation — embedded within IFRS S2
QSE ESG Disclosure Standards: Required — Qatar Stock Exchange alignment
ESG Materiality Assessment: Required — methodology and output review
Climate Risk (physical & transition): Required — scenario analysis and risk disclosure
Insurance Sector ESG: Preferred — underwriting, investments, solvency context
Role Details
Detail: Specification
Employment type: Full-time
Team: ESG Delivery
Reports to: Partner / Head of Delivery
Client exposure: Direct — client-facing delivery and review
Location: UAE (preferred) / Qatar / Remote — GCC considered
Compensation: Competitive — to be discussed based on experience
How to Apply
Send your application to [email protected]. Please include:
1. Your CV — with GHG and IFRS experience clearly highlighted
2. A brief summary (one page or less) of your GHG accounting experience — specifically your Scope 3 work and any Category 15 / PCAF experience
3. 1–2 examples of ESG review, audit, or quality assurance engagements you have contributed to (client names can be anonymised)
4. Any relevant certifications or qualifications
5. Your availability and compensation expectations
Benefits:
Work Location: Remote
