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Location: London, UKWork type: HybridContract duration: 3 monthsPayrate: TBC (PAYE/Umbrella, inside IR35)Client: Global biopharma conglomerateWorking closely with the Sustainability team and a Tech development team you will:Review and update our Client's consolidated database of Lifecycle assessment (LCA) impact factors including carbon emission factorsReview and cleanse existing emission factors in the datasetCreate an emission factor index to manage and prevent duplication of entriesDefine new data fields to capture metadata associated with each emission factor to show provenance and historyIdentify emission factors for materials used by our Client, and set up processes to download factors from external databases such as Ecoinvent and environmentally extended input-output (EEIO) database (EEIO) factor databases for annual maintenance of the Client's application.Perform an impact assessment for any proposed changes to emission factorsDevelop business processes for identifying and ingesting new emission factors developed by central LCA team, R&D LCA team or factors provided by suppliers through engagement with THE procurement team. Provide a feedback loop back to these teams to standardize which emission factors are used across the Client's companyA successful candidate has experience in:Lifecycle Assessment (LCA): Strong knowledge of LCA methodologies, impact assessments, and carbon footprint analysis.Data Management: Experience in managing large datasets, including cleansing, indexing, and metadata structuring.Familiarity with Databases: Understanding of tools like Ecoinvent or EEIO databases, and proficiency in integrating external datasets.Sustainability Expertise: A solid grasp of sustainability concepts, particularly related to emissions and environmental impact factors.Attention to Detail: Sharp focus on accuracy while reviewing and updating emission factors.Impact Assessment: Ability to predict and evaluate the implications of proposed changes.Process Development: Skills in designing workflows and feedback loops that enhance efficiency and standardization.