Overview
To research, analyse and develop Group sustainability strategies and policies to reduce the Group’s environmental impact whilst delivering business objectives.
Key Accountabilities:
- Conduct site inspections and visits to understand the Group’s operations and build relationships across the Group
- Identify and assess material sustainability risks and opportunities for the Group
- Coordinate Groupwide data collection to enable monitoring of the Group’s carbon footprint and other areas of sustainability performance
- Continuous improvement of data collection process and validation of underlying assumptions and methodology, to ensure material sustainability areas are well understood
- Analysis of data to identify areas where businesses could improve their sustainability practices
- Research the latest technologies to reduce carbon emissions and produce reports with research-backed recommendations
- Work with the Sustainability Forum and Group management to develop sustainability strategy and goals that align with the Group’s operational and business objectives
- Collaborate across the business to implement measures to support of sustainability goals and drive sustainability improvements
- Develop frameworks, metrics and internal reporting
- Monitor and evaluate progress, collecting feedback from colleagues, and refreshing policies to ensure the Group remains on track
- Keep up to date with relevant environmental and sustainability legislation and best practice, advising where necessary, to ensure Group compliance
- Collaborate with Group finance and third party service providers to fulfil the Group’s sustainability-related external reporting requirements
- Work with relevant teams on marketing strategies to promote the Group’s sustainability projects
Key Experiences and Skills Required:
- Environmental science and sustainability
- Communication and presentation skills
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Data analysis and MS Excel proficiency
Desirables Skills, Qualifications and Experience Required:
- Project management
- Knowledge of environmental legislation and standards
- Knowledge of sustainability standards and frameworks e.g. SBTi