Erin Knowles
New York,USA
Summary
Sustainability professional with 10 years’ experience leading ESG strategy, disclosures, and customer engagement across global industries. Expert in sustainability reporting and translating complex concepts into investor- and customer-ready narratives and reports. Skilled in stakeholder engagement, sales enablement, and ESG rater engagement, with a proven ability to build cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Marketing, IR, and Communications. Adept at program management, narrative development, and tailoring sustainability communications to diverse audiences in SaaS and technology-enabled environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Advisory
Position Green
01.2025 - Current
- Program managed global sustainability reporting projects end-to-end (CSRD, ISSB, GRI, TCFD, CDP), producing customer- and investor-ready disclosures that increased transparency and built client trust.
- Translated complex sustainability concepts into accessible reports, marketing material, explainer documents, and dashboards to support customer engagement and compliance readiness.
- Led client communications and trainings, including double materiality assessments, climate risk analyses, and decarbonization strategies, providing “white-glove” support for high-profile stakeholders.
- Partnered with Customer Success to optimize ESG data collection and reporting, creating user-friendly dashboards and how-to guides.
- Coordinated ISSB software solution development, ensuring functionality met user needs and evolving disclosure requirements.
- Strengthened U.S. business development through sales enablement materials, cross-team collaboration, and mentoring junior consultants.
Manager, Advisory
Position Green
11.2022 - 12.2024
Sustainability & Social Impact Manager
LB Equity
06.2020 - 11.2022
- Designed and executed the firm’s first sustainability strategy and authored its inaugural impact report, securing $500K+ in new investment.
- Developed narratives, disclosures, and presentations that aligned sustainability performance with investor and customer expectations.
- Partnered with portfolio companies to build GHG inventories, implement ESG reporting frameworks, and communicate sustainability progress through tailored customer-facing content.
Business & Communications Strategist
LB Equity
06.2018 - 06.2020
Communications & Outreach Associate
Restore the Earth Foundation
03.2015 - 05.2018
- Supported implementation of large-scale reforestation and restoration initiatives by engaging local stakeholders, operators, and corporate sponsors, and leading communications to advance the Foundation’s mission.
Education
M.Sc. - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
New York, NY01.2023
B.A. - Environmental Studies
Loyola University New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.2015
Skills
- Sustainability Expertise: DMA, CSRD, ISSB (SASB, TCFD), GRI, CDP, GHG Protocol, SBTi, CCDAA In-depth training on climate tech and sustainability SaaS solutions Working knowledge of PCAF, ISO, ASRS
- Professional Training: Sustainability Strategy & Roadmaps, Climate Strategy, Climate Risk Assessment & Scenario Analysis (IEA, IPCC, NGFS), Project Management, Data Collection, Stakeholder Engagement, Software Prototyping
- Certifications: AIPMM Product Manager; FSA I (Fundamentals of Sustainability Accounting, in progress)
Timeline
Senior Manager, Advisory
Position Green
01.2025 - Current
Manager, Advisory
Position Green
11.2022 - 12.2024
Sustainability & Social Impact Manager
LB Equity
06.2020 - 11.2022
Business & Communications Strategist
LB Equity
06.2018 - 06.2020
Communications & Outreach Associate
Restore the Earth Foundation
03.2015 - 05.2018
M.Sc. - Sustainability Management
Columbia University in The City of New York
B.A. - Environmental Studies
Loyola University New Orleans
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