EDF+Business OverviewThe food system accounts for around one-third of global climate impacts, and this will only increase as we work to feed a growing global population of 10 billion people. Methane emissions are a major part of these impacts but are mostly an under-realized strategy for climate action. The livestock sector must accelerate methane mitigation if the world is to slow the rate of climate change and avoid disastrous tipping points.Food and agriculture companies have the resources and influence to play a critical role in bringing methane emission solutions into widespread practice across their global dairy supply chains. EDF’s work with the food and agriculture sector aims to 1) inspire leading companies to take action to prove new business models; 2) scale progress through collective action across industry; and 3) shape the rules and standards to ensure climate action is achievable and has maximum impact. Overall FunctionDairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA) is a global initiative convened by EDF to spur action and accountability to drive down dairy methane emissions. With 8 major companies already signed on, it requires signatories to measure, report, and make a public action plan to reduce methane emissions, while providing the tools, resources and networks to unlock barriers and speed action.The Senior Analyst, Dairy will lead dissemination and uptake of technical guidance for dairy-sector companies to drive climate action, specifically around agricultural methane reductions. In order to deliver on the DMAA, this position will engage scientists, consultants, and other resources and conduct moderately complicated research and analysis to advance the development of business-ready technical guidance on reporting, supplier engagement, and action planning. They will help scale impact by developing and executing approaches to embed DMAA principles into existing standards and industry best practices, such as Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP). The Senior Analyst will be a critical part of the overall Food and Forests team and support the execution of the dairy strategy alongside peers. The Senior Analyst will report to the Manager, Dairy Industry, EDF+Business.Duration: This is a two-year fixed-term position with the possibility for extension.Location: This position may either be fully remote or hybrid out of one of EDF's U.S. offices.Key ResponsibilitiesWith guidance from Manager, Dairy Industry, support delivery of dairy strategy of the Food and Forests team focusing on the Dairy Methane Action Alliance (DMAA).Conduct relevant independent, rigorous research and analysis to support the development and execution of project and team initiatives and achieve goals.Evaluate projects, identify new opportunities, engage in thought-partnership, disseminate and communicate sector results, and support strategic refinement of plans as part of the broader Food and Forest team.Train and assist companies in actioning on DMAA technical guidance and ensure they are able to meet their commitments by conducting 1-1 and group engagements, answering questions, and providing overall technical support.Translate technical materials into compelling documents or slide decks to be easily digested by corporate audience and conduct engaging presentations to small groups as necessary.Landscape existing corporate climate standards and best practices, such as Climate Disclosure Project, GHG Protocol, and others, to determine overlap with DMAA guidance.Support key partnerships with technical bodies and/or consultants to align DMAA guidance with other corporate standards.Participate in advancing EDF DEI goals in which people from all backgrounds and experiences feel connected, included, and empowered to address the environmental and organizational challenges in alignment with EDF values.Lead dissemination of the DMAA guidance by creatively integrating it on EDF’s Net Zero Action Accelerator web hub and by developing and executing webinar and technical workshops.Build and maintain internal and external relationships that cultivate trust, generate ideas, and support with advancing relevant goals.Support the Manager, Dairy Industry to track deliverables and report against them.Forge strong internal collaborations with the Climate Smart Agriculture and Office of the Chief Scientist teams as a critical member of a cross-cutting team working on agricultural methane emissions.Work with internal team to identify corporate engagement goals and strategies to achieve overall EDF objectives.Work with key stakeholders to receive feedback and build consensus on the work to meet scientific and technical rigor while being able to provide practical and actionable guidance to companies.Additional relevant responsibilities as assigned.Qualifications4+ years of experience of relevant work experience and a Bachelor’s degree required. An advanced degree may substitute for up to 2 years of experience.Technical understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) accounti
Location: San Francisco, CA (+3 others)
Posted: Aug. 23, 2024, 8:17 a.m.
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