LCA Lead | Life Cycle Analysis Lead

About InPlanet

We are an impact-driven, remote-first, ClimateTech (CDR) startup headquartered in Germany and Brazil to reverse climate change and make tropical agriculture more regenerative, low-carbon, and sustainable. We are working with Enhanced Rock Weathering in tropical agriculture, focusing on Brazil. We do this to create a liveable planet for future generations and, specifically, to regenerate soils and ecosystems, grow nutritious food, and increase food security and sovereignty in the tropics.
People-first, Performance Culture: We believe that focus on people and performance can co-exist with the right cultural vision. Our philosophy is to blend these two essential components. The Rocket symbolizes our commitment to peak performance, excellence, and reaching new heights. The Heart represents our dedication to our people, fostering empathy, compassion, and genuine care for every team member's well-being.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to have an internationally growing team and we are designing our people practices to serve psychological safety, belonging, and authenticity.

Key Responsibilities LCA Development & Execution

• Conduct full Life Cycle Assessments (LCA) for mining, rock sourcing, transportation, and field spreading processes .
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards , GHG Protocols, IPCC guidelines, and relevant carbon accounting frameworks .
• Quantify the carbon footprint and co-benefits of InPlanet’s Enhanced Rock Weathering projects for emissions avoidance and reductions linked to changes in agronomic practices.

Scalability & Process Optimization

• Develop scalable LCA methodologies to streamline assessment processes across multiple projects.
• Integrate automation tools where possible to reduce manual data collection bottlenecks .
• Identify opportunities for emissions reduction in our supply chain and propose actionable sustainability strategies.

Carbon Reporting & Certification

• Produce Greenhouse Gas (GHG) statements and carbon accounting reports to support MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) requirements .
• Work closely with internal and external stakeholders to align LCA outputs with carbon credit certification needs .

Stakeholder & Data Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with mines and supply chain partners to facilitate accurate and timely data collection.
• Coordinate with farmers and supply chain teams to ensure high-quality input data .
• Troubleshoot data gaps when mines or other partners do not provide necessary information (e.g. secondary mine process data).

Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing

• Work cross-functionally to ensure that LCA insights inform strategic decision-making at InPlanet.
• Present findings to internal teams and external partners, communicating complex sustainability assessments in a clear and actionable manner .

Living Our Values

At InPlanet, we have a big vision of solving climate change, and we are looking for individuals who are genuinely passionate about making a positive difference in the world of Carbon Removal Solutions. Trust guides our actions, drive fuels our efforts, and impact is our goal.

• Trust : You believe in being kind and transparent in the workplace, fostering an environment where trust thrives and collaboration flourishes.
• Drive : You possess an innate drive to take action with a hands-on, can-do attitude, propelled by urgency.
• Impact: You dream big and are committed to making a meaningful difference in the world, aligning with our overarching mission to address climate change.

You can be a Rock-Star if you have

Core Skills & Experience

• Proven experience with LCA methodologies and tools (e.g., SimaPro, OpenLCA, GaBi , or equivalent).
• Familiarity with ISO 14040/14044 LCA standards and/or GHG accounting protocols .
• 7+ years of experience in carbon accounting and sustainability impact assessments .
• Knowledge of mining, agriculture, or supply chain sustainability is a strong plus.
• Ability to structure LCAs for scalability in a fast-growing company.

Key Qualities

• High attention to detail —accuracy in sustainability reporting is critical.
• Solution-oriented mindset —doesn’t just point out gaps, but proposes fixes and optimisations.
• Ability to build strong relationships with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Driven and resilient —pushes forward despite data collection challenges.
• Comfortable with uncertainty —navigates the evolving landscape of carbon markets with adaptability.

Bonus Points (but not essential)

• Certified LCA Practitioner (ACLCA)
• Greenhouse Gas Accounting Certification (GHG Protocol, ISO 14064)
• Certified Carbon Auditor
• ISO 14040/14044 LCA Training

Benefits

• Salary expectations and our comp philosophy are openly discussed in the first interview with the goal of managing expectations fairly. Competitive.
• Share options (ESOP) to make you feel like an owner.
• Home Office Budget
• Fully Remote: Join us from anywhere within the CET (- 4/5-hour time zones).
• Personal development budget
• Language Programme Monthly Allowance
• 34+ days annual leave
• The opportunity to be autonomous, make a huge difference, and belong to a vision.
• Occasional off-sites in Brazil yay
• Laptop to fuel your productivity

About the Role

Location: Brazil (Preferably near São Paulo)
Languages: Fluent in Portuguese & English

At InPlanet, we are pioneering the use of Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW) as a scalable carbon removal solution. To ensure the credibility and scientific rigor of our impact, Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) plays a critical role in evaluating the full environmental footprint of our operations—from rock sourcing to CO₂ sequestration.
As our LCA Lead, you will spearhead the development and execution of LCAs for our ongoing and future projects. You will work closely with cross-functional teams—including Science, Operations, Carbon Accounting, and Business Development—to navigate complex sustainability frameworks, structure LCA methodologies for scalability, and produce reliable greenhouse gas (GHG) assessments that feed into our carbon credit issuance process.
This is a high-impact role at the core of our mission. If you're passionate about climate solutions and have a track record of data-driven sustainability analysis, we’d love to have you on board.

The Impact You Can Make

• Develop and execute high-quality LCAs to quantify the environmental footprint of our supply chain, from rock mining to field application.
• Establish scalable methodologies and refine LCA frameworks that can be applied efficiently across multiple geographies and project types.
• Enable InPlanet to meet the strictest carbon market standards , ensuring credibility in the issuance of high-quality carbon removal credits.
• Strengthen our network by building trust with mining and farming stakeholders , optimising data collection, and improving transparency.
• Support the integration of LCA insights into business decisions , helping to shape strategic choices around material sourcing, transportation, and field deployment.

InPlanet Compensation Philosophy

At InPlanet, our philosophy revolves around ensuring fair and unbiased compensation and equitable equity pay, coupled with competitive benefits, across all regions where we operate.
The reason behind our salary range being wide or undefined at the first stages of the interview is because of our international presence and globally distributed workforce, we utilize geo ranges to account for varying pay differentials, forming a crucial part of our global compensation strategy to remain competitive across diverse markets as we expand our reach.
These ranges are determined by role, level, and location, recognizing the nuanced demands of each market. The actual base pay for the selected candidate is influenced by factors such as location, skills, experience, training, business requirements, and market dynamics, with the range subject to potential adjustments in alignment with our commitment to fairness and transparency.

Application Process

Roughly 8 hours across 3-7 weeks from CV screening.

• Interview with Talent & People Partner or Head of People (values & motivation)
• Interview with the Hiring Manager (required core skills and competencies)
• (optional third interview)
• Challenge with 3+ team members (specific task, preparation needed)
• Potential in-person follow-up interview.
• Verbal reference check & psychometric profiling
• Offer

How to Apply

• We kindly ask you to submit your CV in English, as this is the main language we use here at InPlanet (unless it is justified to be in Portuguese).

Being an equal opportunities employer is very important to us, and we are committed to ensuring that no applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions which cannot be shown to be justifiable. We design our processes to be fair and equitable, and we believe in continuous learning.

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