The Associate Director for Sustainability is a senior leadership role accountable for developing and driving our climate and environmental strategy advisory efforts for clients including guiding our clients in embedding climate-related risks, environmental impacts and opportunities into their enterprise risk management, strategic planning, and decision-making. The role translates evolving climate science, environmental management, regulation, and market expectations into practical actions that improve resilience, enable transition planning, and support operational performance.Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Sustainability and ESG consulting:Advise senior client stakeholders on sustainability strategy, translating ambition into actionable roadmaps (e.g., net-zero/low-carbon transition plans, sustainability operating models, and value-creation cases)Lead client-facing decarbonisation programmes across Scope 1, 2, and 3, guiding emissions baselining, abatement planning, implementation sequencing, and governance for deliveryDesign practical processes, controls, and data requirements aligned to leading frameworks and evolving regulation e.g., ISO14001, ISSB/IFRS S1/S2, GRI, SASB, TCFD/TNFD, and CSRD, where applicableWork with client’s sustainability, risk, finance, and strategy leaders to develop climate-risk and resilience approaches including scenario analysis and transition/physical risk considerationsIntegrate outputs into strategy, capital allocation, and enterprise risk managementAdvise procurement and operations leaders on sustainable supply chain transformation, embedding sustainability requirements, supplier engagement, traceability, and performance improvement across the value chainPartner with client leadership to embed sustainability into governance and decision-making (policies, incentives, KPI design, and performance management) to drive accountability and benefits realisationFacilitate executive and cross-functional client workshops to align on materiality, priorities, trade-offs, and implementation sequencingManages senior stakeholders to build buy-in and accelerate adoptionBuild sustainability pipeline through client conversations, insights, and repeatable assetsCollaborate across Deloitte capabilities to bring the right specialists to client opportunities and deliver end-to-end solutions.Client delivery and project engagement:Shape project approach, define problem statements, hypotheses, workplans, governance, and deliverable standards; align to client outcomesLead delivery execution across disciplines (strategy, operating model, process, technology, data, change), ensuring integration and quality controlEnsure scope clarity and delivery feasibilityManage engagement economics across scope, effort, budget, margin, and change control, anticipate issues and resolve proactivelyDevelop differentiating assets (point of views, accelerators, case studies) that support win rates and delivery consistencyOversee risk, independence/compliance obligations and delivery governance, escalate early and maintain audit trail of decisionsLead executive-ready storytelling, synthesise insights, craft recommendations and present to senior stakeholders.Business DevelopmentBusiness development and commercial managementBuild and manage a sales pipeline aligned to priority industries/offersDevelop account plans with measurable growth objectivesLead or co-lead proposals (solution design, resourcing model, pricing, risk review) and executive pitch preparationContribute to contracting and commercial negotiations in line with firm policies.People leadership and talent developmentLead, coach, and develop direct reports setting clear expectations and providing actionable feedbackOwn team performance management inputs (goal setting, mid-year/year-end feedback, promotion inputs) consistent with firm processesCreate an inclusive, safe and high-performing team cultureRole-model wellbeing, ethics, and professional standardsSupport recruitment including interviewing, candidate assessment, onboarding, and early performance support.Practice management:Contribute to offer development and continuous improvement of methodologies, templates, and acceleratorsPublish or contribute to thought leadership (articles, conference sessions, client events) to build market presenceCollaborate across Deloitte businesses to deliver integrated solutions (e.g., Consulting, Risk Advisory, Tax/Legal, Financial Advisory)Maintain compliance with independence, quality, and confidentiality requirements; champion ethical decision-making.Your role as a leaderAt Deloitte we believe in the importance of leadership at all levels. We expect our people to embrace and live our purpose by challenging themselves to identify issues that are most important for our clients, our people, and for society and make an impact that matters. In addition to living our purpose, Managers across our organization:Develop high-performing people and teams through challenging and meaningful opportunitiesDeliver exceptional client service; maximize results and drive high performance from people while fostering collaboration across businesses and bordersInfluence clients, teams, and individuals positively, leading by example and establishing confident relationships with increasingly senior peopleUnderstand key objectives for clients and Deloitte; align people to objectives and set priorities and direction.Key success measures (illustrative KPIs)Client outcomes achieved (benefits realised, milestones met, risk reduced) and strong client satisfaction feedbackEngagement performance: on-time delivery, quality review results, and healthy financial metrics (margin, write-offs, scope control)Business development contribution: qualified pipeline created, proposals led/co-led, revenue influenced/closedPeople outcomes: team retention, progression/promotion readiness, coaching effectiveness, and inclusive team culture indicatorsFirm-building: reusable assets created, thought leadership published, and cross-business collaboration outcomes.Key stakeholders and working patternExternal: client executives and senior leaders, programme sponsors, steering committees, vendors/partnersInternal: Directors/Partners, account leadership, solution specialists, delivery centres, risk/quality teams, and Talent/HRWorking pattern: project-based with periods of peak demand; travel may be required depending on client location and engagement needs.
