Remote Business Engagement Manager Opportunity with Action Speaks Louder – Apply by September 18, 2026
Are you an experienced professional passionate about corporate climate action, business engagement and environmental advocacy? A new international opportunity with Action Speaks Louder (ASL) is inviting applications for a Business Engagement Manager, Corporate Standards.
The position is a fully remote contract/freelance opportunity that can be performed from anywhere in the world, making it potentially attractive to professionals seeking international work without relocating.
About Action Speaks Louder
Action Speaks Louder is a not-for-profit organisation working to hold major corporations accountable for their climate commitments. The organisation focuses on persuading businesses to turn climate promises into meaningful action that contributes to international climate goals.
The successful candidate will join a team working across multiple countries and will help build relationships with companies, business networks, NGOs, investors and other stakeholders to strengthen corporate climate accountability.
About the Business Engagement Manager Role
The Business Engagement Manager, Corporate Standards will play an important role in developing a coalition of climate-leading businesses that support stronger corporate emissions reporting.
Corporate emissions reporting standards are currently undergoing significant development and review. The organisation believes this presents an important opportunity to address weaknesses in emissions accounting and improve corporate accountability.
The successful candidate will therefore combine business engagement, strategic advocacy, partnership development and climate policy knowledge.
The role is expected to start on October 18, 2026, with applications closing on September 18, 2026.
Where Can You Work?
One of the most attractive aspects of this opportunity is its flexibility.
The position is advertised as:
- Fully remote
- Work from anywhere in the world
- Flexible working arrangements
- Approximately 0.8–1.0 FTE
- Preference for candidates based in Latin America
However, applicants should note an important condition: Action Speaks Louder cannot provide sponsorship for a business visa or work permit. Candidates must already have the legal right to work in the country where they live.
What Will You Do?
The Business Engagement Manager will have a broad range of responsibilities focused on corporate climate engagement.
Key duties include developing campaign strategies designed to build a coalition of businesses supporting stronger emissions reporting and corporate accountability.
You will also identify and engage with important stakeholders, including:
- Business leaders
- Industry associations
- Investors
- Academic experts
- Legal experts
- NGOs
- Political stakeholders
- Multi-stakeholder initiatives
Another major part of the position will involve building and maintaining trusted relationships with corporate decision-makers and business networks.
The successful candidate will also analyse developments in corporate greenhouse-gas emissions reporting, including both voluntary and mandatory standards.
The role may involve organising networking events, roundtables and forums, supporting media outreach, preparing briefings and helping coordinate public commitments or joint statements.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals with experience in business engagement, corporate partnerships, climate advocacy or corporate sustainability.
Action Speaks Louder is looking for someone who can demonstrate experience influencing corporate practices and understands how corporate and industry ecosystems operate.
Candidates should ideally be able to demonstrate:
- Experience engaging senior business leaders
- Knowledge of corporate climate policy
- Understanding of emissions reporting
- Strategic thinking and campaign development skills
- Partnership-building experience
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to translate technical issues into clear business arguments
- Experience working with NGOs, businesses or multi-stakeholder initiatives
Existing networks within the corporate or civil society sectors would be valuable.
Language Requirements
Fluency in English is essential.
Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is desirable, particularly given the organisation’s preference for candidates in Latin America.
Salary and Working Conditions
The organisation states that compensation will be competitive and based on the candidate’s location.
As an indication, the equivalent full-time rate for someone based in Brazil is approximately R$12,000–R$13,500 per month.
The position also offers flexible working arrangements and opportunities for professional development and networking with climate organisations operating across approximately 20 countries.
Because this is an international role, candidates should be comfortable participating in calls outside their normal working hours. Some international travel may also be required.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit their application directly by email to:
Applications should include:
- A CV of no more than two pages
- A cover letter of no more than two pages addressing the selection criteria
The application deadline is September 18, 2026. Applications are being reviewed and interviews may take place on a rolling basis, so qualified candidates are encouraged to apply early.
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Final Thoughts
The Business Engagement Manager, Corporate Standards position offers an opportunity for an experienced climate and corporate-engagement professional to contribute to international efforts to improve corporate emissions reporting.
Its fully remote structure, international scope and focus on climate accountability make it particularly interesting for professionals with strong business networks, advocacy experience and knowledge of corporate sustainability.
If you have the required experience, strong English communication skills and the legal right to work from your current country, this could be an opportunity worth considering.
Application Email: hello@speakslouder.org
Deadline: September 18, 2026
Start Date: October 18, 2026
Work Arrangement: Fully Remote
Contract: Freelance/Contract
Location: Worldwide, with preference for Latin America
Language: English essential; Spanish/Portuguese desirable
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