Reporting to the Director of Investor Influence, the Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) Analyst will conduct data-driven research and analysis on NCS, carbon credits and carbon markets to help institutional investors and companies ensure optimal impacts. This role will help to inform and amplify the new “ESG By EDF: Actionable Insights for a Decarbonizing World” platform, which aims to leverage EDF’s world-leading expertise in climate science, economics, and public policy to inform rigorous assessment and constructive engagement with carbon-intensive industries. Through this platform, we intend to equip the financial community with the independent analysis and tools needed to manage climate risk, assess opportunities, and accelerate urgent action in the sectors that matter most.

Key Responsibilities 

As a member of the EDF+Business Investor Influence team, the position’s responsibilities will include:

• Compiling data and performing timely in-house analysis on the use of natural climate solutions and voluntary carbon markets as a tool in net zero plans of investors and carbon-intensive companies.
• Interfacing with the range of EDF experts specializing in NCS and carbon markets, and leveraging this work to develop actionable insights and recommendations that investors can use in evaluating and engaging companies on natural climate and sustainable finance solutions.
• Developing a deep understanding of global carbon markets, carbon regulation and ways investors can support their rapid and high-quality growth.
• Engaging with leading climate finance institutions including CDP, GFANZ, SBTi, ISSB and others to share learnings and encourage best practice.
• Supporting research and analysis for the “ESG By EDF” platform and the Investor Influence team. This entails translating complex, technical subject matter into language that resonates with and helps drive desired behavior by investor audiences. Products could include long form reports, blogs, digital/social media, reporter memos, and infographics.
• Participating 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.