Carbon Consultant
Measure, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for clients using GHG Protocol and SBTi.
This UK carbon consultant career guide covers what the role involves day to day, typical salary at each stage, the usual entry route, the skills employers expect, and related careers worth comparing.
Quick facts
- Starting salary
- £35,000 - £42,000
- Mid-career salary
- £48,000 - £60,000
- Senior salary
- £70,000 - £90,000
- Work environment
- Office or hybrid
- Time to entry
- 1 - 3 years
- Degree required
- Preferred
- Category
- Green Energy and Sustainability
What a Carbon Consultant does
Measure, manage and reduce greenhouse gas emissions for clients using GHG Protocol and SBTi.
How to become a Carbon Consultant
- Look up Carbon Consultant roles on LinkedIn or Indeed and read 5 real job ads
- Talk to someone already working as a Carbon Consultant - even a 15-minute call helps
- Find one beginner course or qualification used by people in this role
- Build one small piece of evidence you've explored this (project, shadowing, short course)
- Apply to one entry-level role or related opportunity within the next month
Key skills
- Carbon accounting
- GHG Protocol
- Data analysis
- Stakeholder engagement