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Lyrae W.

Science Writer, Sustainability Research Analyst, ESG Report Writer

Alamogordo, New Mexico
$38 per hour
37 jobs
$60K+ total earnings

As an environmental scientist and a specialist in sustainability and native plants, I love to write about sustainable development, the environment, native and invasive plants, climate change, social justice, and renewable energy. I am impeccable with my research and a stickler for accurate facts, no fluff, and no BS. - I am a native English speaker with excellent spelling and grammar. I never use AI to assist in my writing, and all my work is 100% my own. However, I am happy to edit, fact-check, and add relevant references to AI work you have done. - I am proficient in Word, Google, Spreadsheets, WordPress, and more. - I am an experienced scientific researcher, conducting my own research as well as researching topics and analyzing data from others - I have up-to-date certifications in SDG, ESG, carbon tax, sustainable development, and social justice issues, with a passion for integrating the UN Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into community engagement plans and sustainability and ESG reports where relevant. - I can perform greenhouse gas emissions calculations, perform ESG analysis, and produce sustainability and ESG reports from scratch, with all your company information, logos, designs, etc. that you want, and including suggestions for reducing carbon footprint and improving energy efficiency. I am also happy to edit your ESG and sustainability reports to help fine-tune them for consistency and accuracy and to enhance your sustainability goals, projects, and outcomes.

Travis T.

Environmental Scientist | Climate, Energy, Agriculture & Aerospace

Omaha, Nebraska
$85 per hour
136 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

⭐️ 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁-𝗩𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗱 | 𝗧𝗼𝗽 𝟭% 𝗼𝗻 𝗨𝗽𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 Five years of government-focused positioning and technical communications for Spire Global. Ten years of consulting across energy, agriculture, climate tech, and corporate sustainability. I work with science and technology-led organizations on projects that require technical understanding and strategic judgment. The exact role changes with the project. Depending on the project, I might be developing a marketing strategy, writing technical content, assessing a program, or conducting research. Other assignments involve websites, reports, presentations, and funding materials. I can read the technical work, follow the assumptions underneath it, and build strategy that stays grounded in what the science actually supports. 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 My training and my center of gravity. My work in this area includes climate adaptation and resilience. It also covers emissions and carbon accounting. Other areas include environmental monitoring, ecosystem and natural-resource management, and science-to-policy translation. That training gives me judgment about which claims are worth leading with and which ones will not survive a hard question from a funder, regulator, or technical buyer. 𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝘆 One part of the practice, run through Boundless Blue, my ocean conservation consultancy. I work with marine technology companies, blue-economy ventures, research groups, conservation programs and NGOs. The work includes project development and research. I also support partnerships, funding strategy, positioning, and commercialization. The recurring questions are practical. Is the idea technically credible? Is the program ready? Which partners or funders fit? What needs to happen next? 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗜 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 Earth observation and geospatial intelligence • Satellite, aerospace and deep tech • Climate tech and environmental technology • Climate adaptation and resilience • Energy and renewable energy • Agriculture and land use • Sustainability and ESG • Government-facing technology markets • Ocean tech, marine conservation and blue economy • Sensing, monitoring and forecasting platforms 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗜 𝗗𝗼 • Marketing strategy, messaging and positioning • Technical and scientific writing • Environmental, climate and sustainability strategy • Research and strategic analysis • Market research, competitive analysis and opportunity assessment • Websites, reports and conference materials • Partnership development and ecosystem mapping • Program development and funding strategy • Government-facing research and communications • Commercialization and use-case assessment • Grant research and writing When a project needs design, I work closely with trusted designers and stay hands-on from strategy through final delivery. I can also draw on a strong network across science, technology, and conservation when specialized input would strengthen the work. I am especially useful on projects that need range because I can get inside a complex subject, test the assumptions, help define the direction, and carry that thinking through to the final material. ✅ Message me with the project, the audience, and the decision you’re currently working through.

Neesha B.

Sustainability Consultant: Writer, Editor, and Researcher

Rochester, Minnesota
$85 per hour
124 jobs
$300K+ total earnings

I'm an experienced sustainability writer, researcher, and consultant specializing in biology, sustainability, CSR, and ESG analysis and reporting. My educational background in Biology and Environment Science has helped ensure I will always write high-quality content sourced from peer-reviewed journals, government agencies, and reliable research groups. No greenwashing here! If you like a job done thoroughly, we'll get along well. I have been in the sustainability field for 9 years and love every part of it, from shoveling compost to calculating emissions to researching new credentials and standards in the industry. Projects I've worked on include: - ESG Reports for both public and private companies, government, and higher education aligned to GRI, SDG, IPCC, and SASB standards - B2C articles, web pages, product descriptions, books, and thought leadership posts - B2B white papers, internal reports, technical research, and data analysis - Providing feedback on new sustainability-related products and services such as carbon accounting platforms or decarbonization software - acting as a Sustainability Director-for-hire for small businesses, sitting in on investor calls, managing philanthropy and giving, and overseeing teams carrying out sustainability efforts and measuring ESG metrics and KPIs I've worked with clients in a variety of industries: manufacturing, energy, marketing, fashion, science, academia, travel, finance, and more. New to sustainability? No problem! Whether you've been around a while and need help with your ESG report, or are just getting your business off the ground and are looking for SEO-optimized content or a benchmarking analysis of your industry's sustainability initiatives, I'd love to help out! My passion is for science and sustainability, but if you're in need of a thorough researcher and editor I'm happy to research and write about all types of content :)

B. Francis H.

Sustainability Consultant | Carbon Accounting, Research, Grant Writing

St. Louis, Missouri
$75 per hour
11 jobs
$4K+ total earnings

I help organizations measure, reduce, and communicate their climate impacts through carbon/GHG accounting, life cycle assessment, and decarbonization strategy. I am a senior climate and sustainability consultant with 14+ years of experience advising corporate, nonprofit, and public-sector organizations on greenhouse gas accounting, environmental assessment, and climate strategy. My expertise includes Scope 1–3 emissions inventories, life cycle assessment (LCA), product carbon footprints, renewable energy analysis, ESG reporting, and sustainability planning. As the founder of an independent sustainability consulting practice, I have led projects ranging from carbon inventories and climate action plans to renewable energy feasibility studies and sustainability reporting. I have translated complex climate data into practical strategies that enable organizations to reduce emissions, improve sustainability performance, and make informed decisions. Selected accomplishments include: • Secured more than $15 million in USDA renewable energy funding across 80 awarded projects through energy analysis and technical documentation. • Appointed as an ISO standards technical expert contributing to international greenhouse gas accounting and life cycle assessment standards, including ISO 14064, ISO 14067, and ISO 14077. I bring technical expertise, scientific research experience, and practical consulting skills to help organizations move from sustainability goals to measurable climate outcomes.

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