ESG & Carbon Strategy Lead

About the job

Who are we:

Turbostart is not just a startup fund and accelerator, we are a catalyst for builders and a powerhouse of innovation. Our mission is to propel early-stage startups into the future by providing unparalleled support in technology, marketing, strategy, and beyond. We're in the business of building tomorrow's leaders - today. After 6 Years and 5 Funds we have supported over 50 startups, spanning sectors, stages and geographies - and this is just the beginning

Turbostart spans India, the Middle East, the US as well as Singapore - giving you the opportunity to gain exposure and see the impact of your work ripple across regions. Turbostart has also launched 5 Centers of Excellence across Tech, Marketing, Sales, UI/UX and Investment Banking to support the growth of our startup network.

Know more about us on https://turbostart.co/

Our portfolio company-Climaty AI is redefining sustainable advertising by building the worlds first carbon-aware media intelligence platform. We help businesses measure their Scope 3 carbon emissions, reduce them through advanced AI optimization, and offset the remainder via verified carbon credit projects. As part of our growth, we are now expanding into building a carbon credit exchange to enable transparent and scalable climate action for enterprises.

Your Role

We are seeking an ESG & Carbon Strategy Lead to spearhead our sustainability initiatives. This role will be responsible for strengthening our carbon measurement algorithms, building partnerships in the ESG ecosystem, scaling carbon offset solutions, and laying the foundation for Climaty AIs upcoming carbon credit exchange.

This is a strategic role at the intersection of sustainability, technology, and business partnershipsideal for someone passionate about climate action and innovation.

Location: India /Dubai/Remote

Key Responsibilities

1. Scope 3 Measurement & Methodology

- Upgrade and refine Climaty AIs carbon measurement algorithm with improved logic, global emission factors, and sectoral methodologies.

- Ensure alignment with global reporting standards (GHG Protocol, SBTi, ISO, CDP, etc.).

- Collaborate with product/AI teams to embed ESG logic into media measurement tools.

2. Carbon Offsetting & Partnerships

- Identify, evaluate, and onboard verified carbon credit partners (Verra, Gold Standard, etc.).

- Develop partnerships with climate-tech companies, sustainability consultants, and certification bodies.

- Build frameworks for clients to seamlessly offset Scope 3 emissions.

3. Carbon Credit Exchange Development

- Define the strategy and roadmap for Climaty AIs carbon credit exchange.

- Research global best practices and regulatory landscapes (UAE, India, EU, etc.).

- Work with legal, technology, and ESG partners to ensure compliance and scalability.

4. Thought Leadership & Client Advisory

- Act as the subject matter expert (SME) for ESG and carbon solutions with clients and stakeholders.

- Represent Climaty AI at sustainability forums, industry events, and with regulators.

- Provide insights on sustainability trends, carbon markets, and corporate climate commitments.

Ideal Background

Education: Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Policy, Economics, or related field. Advanced degrees/certifications (MBA, CFA ESG, GHG Accounting, etc.) preferred.

Experience: 4+ years in ESG, sustainability consulting, carbon markets, or corporate sustainability strategy. Experience in tech-driven ESG products is a plus.

- Strong understanding of Scope 3 measurement frameworks and emission factor databases.

- Experience with carbon offset projects and standards (Verra, Gold Standard, UNFCCC).

- Knowledge of voluntary and compliance carbon markets.

- Excellent partnership-building, negotiation, and communication skills.

- Ability to translate ESG strategy into scalable product solutions.

Mindset: Entrepreneurial, forward-thinking, and passionate about climate action and AI-driven innovation.

Why Join Climaty AI?

- Shape the future of carbon-aware advertising and carbon markets.

- Work at the intersection of AI, climate-tech, and sustainability.

- Be part of a fast-growing global startup expanding across MENA, India, EU, and USA.

- Opportunity to lead strategic ESG initiatives and build a carbon credit exchange from scratch.