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Job Description

The primary responsibility of this role is to assist in building and scaling services that enable companies to transition to low-carbon operations and achieve their Net Zero goals. The candidate will take an active role in evaluating and auditing sustainability projects, with a specific focus on Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) studies, Product Carbon Footprint (PCF) and Greenhouse Gas (GHG) assessments across various industries.

They will support the regional sustainability team by addressing market requests and participating in the entire process, from the pre-engagement stage to contributing to the growth of product sustainability and carbon services in both national and international contexts. As part of TÜV Rheinland’s India team within the Business Stream “Products”, the candidate will take responsibility for managing PCF and LCA projects across diverse product categories, such as textiles, hardgoods, electrical products, solar equipment, commercial goods, and medical devices, to meet the needs of TÜV Rheinland customers.

Project Delivery and Technical Support

• Perform LCA / PCF studies to evaluate the environmental impacts of materials, products and packaging
• Collect and analyse data related to energy, water, materials, and waste to support LCA / PCF studies
• Conduct on-site audits for data collection and data verification
• Prepare and present reports on LCA / PCF findings to stakeholders and clients
• Ensure strict adherence to the ISO 14040 / 44 (and 14067) and EU Product Environmental Footprint standards
• Develop comparative analyses of materials, processes, and supply chain alternatives to help customers execute their sustainability strategies
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather data, provide updates, and discuss LCA / PCF results
• Build complex LCA models in SimaPro and contribute to the development of standardized libraries / templates. Optimize workflows for data input, impact allocation, and scenario testing
• Lead critical review of LCA / PCF studies and verify / validate PCF assessments as per ISO 14064-3
• Contribute to the Carbon certification processes for customers, by adhering the guidelines or ISO 17029
• Partner with R&D, supply chain, and product teams of brands / customers to integrate LCA insights into their eco-design, circular economy initiatives, and decarbonization roadmaps

Experience & Further Qualifications

7 years professional experience in conducting ISO-compliant LCAs for manufacturing, energy, or consumer goods sectors,